Posting ID: 00068454-SY2627
Reports To: Executive Director of Boston Community Hub Schools
Academic/Non-Academic: Non-Academic
Location: Central Office – School Support
Job Category: Coordinator (BTU) (S21000)
FTE: 1.0
As part of the BTU/BPS Hub School collaboration, and under the direction of the Executive Director, the Citywide Hub Schools Coordinator will work in partnership with city and district leaders, lead agencies, intermediaries, and other community partners as a strategic collaborator responsible for further defining and developing the Boston Community Hub Schools strategy and contributing to the implementation of a seamless system of support services and opportunities for students and families, especially in the component of rigorous, community-connected classroom instruction.
The Citywide Hub Schools Coordinator is a facilitative leader who works to ensure that the strategy is consistently informed by the expertise and experiences of those most impacted, including students, families, community partners, and educators. The Citywide Coordinator will strengthen the capacity of school-based Coordinators, school staff, students, and families in embracing and championing the community school strategy in support of the City of Boston and Boston Public Schools' educational goals.
This role is complex and requires a dynamic individual who can effectively navigate and connect multiple systems to achieve positive outcomes for youth and families.
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Contribute to the development and implementation of the Hub School vision for rigorous, community-connected instruction in partnership with leadership and educators across the Hub School ecosystem.
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Contribute to the infrastructure supporting community school transformation through the convening of community leaders, development of strategic partnerships, and presentation of actionable data.
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Support school-based Coordinators in strengthening partnership systems and cultivating strategic partnerships aligned with the six key practices of Community Schools.
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Develop and advance education advocacy initiatives in partnership with students, families, and community leaders.
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Facilitate large- and small-scale community engagement events and training.
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Work collaboratively with the Executive Director, school-based Coordinators, school leadership, educators, the BTU, BPS central office, partners, and the broader BPS community to bring coherence and resources to support the growth and continuous improvement of the Hub School strategy.
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At the direction of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the BTU President or designee and BPS Government Relations, engage with city agencies to discuss strategic alignment.
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Represent the Hub Schools strategy in public forums and advocacy activities as needed.
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Support school-based Coordinators in understanding effective community schools implementation practices and monitoring progress toward Quality School Plan goals, especially related to instructional priorities.
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Develop and facilitate professional learning related to community-connected and project-based learning aligned with the Hub Schools strategy for principals, teachers, student and family support staff, and other union members.
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Build the leadership and organizing capacity of students and families to shape, lead, and sustain the Hub Schools strategy through shared ownership and collective action.
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Provide cross-departmental training and share best practices with staff.
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Identify and support the development of grant opportunities that advance the work.
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Assist the Executive Director in reviewing relevant Hub Schools budgets, grants, and stipends.
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Collect, analyze, interpret, and monitor implementation data to identify successes, develop new strategies, and support continuous improvement for the Hub School priorities.
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Collect, analyze, and monitor trends in student, educator, and school-level data to make strategic, data-informed recommendations.
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Promote data transparency by presenting key findings and fostering shared responsibility for both successes and areas needing improvement.
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Support evaluation of the Boston Community Hub Schools strategy through timely reporting and coordination of data collection efforts.
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Support collective efforts to establish and reinforce initiative goals, outcomes, and performance metrics.
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Share and document lessons learned and best practices.
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Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director, in consultation with the BTU President or designee.
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Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field.
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High degree of cultural awareness and demonstrated competency in cross-cultural practice with children and families.
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.
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Experience in collaboration, meeting facilitation, problem-solving, and team building.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities while functioning effectively as both a team player and self-starter.
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Strong written, verbal, organizational, and analytical skills.
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Teaching and coaching experience in urban public schools connected to rigorous, community-connected classroom instruction and project-based learning
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Bilingual speaker; proficiency in additional languages is highly desirable.
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Knowledge of Boston Public Schools and the operations of community-based organizations and institutions of higher education.
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Teaching or educator experience in urban public schools.
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Experience with community schools
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Experience with dual language instruction and/or programming
BTU Assignment Transfer Specialist (ST3) salary schedule.
The Citywide Hub Schools Coordinator will work:
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8 hours per school day
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223 workdays annually
The work year includes:
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180 student school days
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43 additional workdays outside the school year
The additional 43 days will be scheduled collaboratively between the Coordinator and their supervisor.
Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status. Boston Public Schools does not tolerate retaliation, bias-based intimidation, threats, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
