Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.
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ROLE SUMMARY
The Community Schools Coordinator is responsible for the implementation, integration, alignment, and coordination of the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) for a participating school site. The CCSPP leads the school’s efforts to partner with community agencies and local governments to align community resources to improve scholar outcomes. These partnerships provide an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement. The Community Schools Coordinator will ensure all scholars are successful through partnering both internally and externally to coordinate services and resources to support scholar well-being, academic exploration and remediation, and health. This role will report to the participating school principal and will work closely with the Director, Community Schools Initiative on the Alliance Home Office Equity Programs: Scholar Culture, Belonging, and Equity Team. This is a grant-funded role which is expected to last through June 30, 2029.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with school leadership, staff, families, and community stakeholders to assess needs and assets. Develop, implement, and regularly update a comprehensive Community Schools plan aligned to school goals and the four pillars, including progress monitoring and Annual Progress Report (APR) requirements.
Build, manage, and sustain relationships with community-based organizations, businesses, government agencies, and service providers. Establish MOUs, coordinate partner roles, and align external resources to meet the academic, social, emotional, and basic needs of scholars and families.
Coordinate and align wraparound services such as tutoring, mental health, healthcare, enrichment, food access, college preparation, and after-school programs. Ensure scholars and families are connected to appropriate supports that improve well-being, engagement, and academic success.
Strengthen authentic family and community participation by organizing workshops, events, and leadership opportunities. Promote shared decision-making, elevate family voice, and foster a welcoming school culture grounded in belonging, equity, and trust.
Oversee the design and execution of programs that advance the four pillars of Community Schools. Ensure initiatives are integrated into the school day and broader school culture in collaboration with administrators and staff.
Collect and analyze student, family, and program data to measure impact, identify gaps, and inform decision-making. Monitor partner performance, track outcomes, and adjust strategies to meet evolving needs and ensure effectiveness.
Serve as a key liaison between school leadership, staff, families, and community partners. Maintain clear communication, build strong relationships across stakeholders, address barriers to learning and equity, and contribute to a cohesive, school-wide Community Schools vision.
Identify and secure resources—including grants, donations, and partnerships—to expand services and ensure sustainability of Community Schools initiatives.
Create and implement the community schools plan, including tracking program activities, synthesizing the school’s goals, monitoring progress toward outcomes in a timely manner, and regularly collecting and updating information to inform the Annual Progress Report.
Serve as a bridge between the school and the community it serves by building and maintaining relationships with local organizations, businesses, government agencies, and community members to align the resources and services offered with the needs and aspirations of the community. Integrate effective education, college preparation, family engagement, enrichment, and recreation services into the existing school community in order to impact scholar achievement and ensure an impactful community schools model in collaboration with school staff.
Identify scholars' and families' needs and connect them with appropriate services, such as counseling, healthcare, tutoring, and after-school programs to improve overall well-being and ability to focus on learning.
Facilitate family involvement in their scholar's education through organizing workshops, meetings, and events, encouraging parents and guardians to participate in their scholar's learning journey.
Identify and secure school and community resources such as grants, donations, and partnerships with local organizations to enhance educational programs, provide essential services, and create opportunities for scholars and families.
Collect data on scholar and community needs and program outcomes to continually assess their effectiveness, make informed decisions, and adapt their services to meet changing needs.
Establish strong, productive, and trusting relationships with the administrative team, school personnel, staff, scholars, and community to seek input on needs and address barriers to learning, equity, and inclusion.
IDEAL CANDIDATES
Belief: Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
Social Justice: Desire to work in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles and be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission by integrating anti-racist, pro-Black, student-centered instruction.
Culture: Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
Data: Know how to use data, technology, and innovative methods to monitor the effectiveness of programs, and prepare all scholars to succeed in life after high school.
Expertise: Have strong community expertise and in-depth knowledge of effective techniques to bring in and provide resources to the community. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.
Mindset: Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft.
Relationship-Building: Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
3+ years of progressive professional work experience in a related field ( e.g. academic support, mental health, afterschool, youth development, or family support) including at least 1 year of school leadership experience in a public school or public charter school in an urban setting.
BENEFITS
In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is dedicated to promoting equity and transparency within our team, offering competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is Exempt.
We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.
Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff professional growth by providing substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.
Leadership Opportunities: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Alliance, and those interested in growing their leadership skills are invited to join our Emerging Leader Cadre program.
Recognition: Alliance provides special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.
COMPENSATION
$91,125.00 - $135,000.00
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit an application. If you advance to the next step, you will be contacted for a phone screen and/or interview. Only candidates who advance will be contacted.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.
Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.
This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].
