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About the Role

The Community School Director will lead our community school partnership in a Flatlands/Canarsie area High School. This role serves as the primary link between CIS, school leadership, families, and community partners, driving a coordinated approach to student support that elevates the whole child. You will build relationships, manage a team, steward data and budgets, and keep programming aligned with school priorities.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between Counseling In Schools, the NYCPS Office of Community Schools, and the school community.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with community-based organizations, subcontractors, vendors, and local stakeholders.
Create meaningful opportunities for family involvement through workshops, orientations, celebrations, volunteer opportunities, and community events.
Oversee daily operations of the school’s emergency resource systems, including the Food Pantry and clothing closet.
Support school-wide operations related to attendance initiatives, chronic absenteeism reduction, student engagement, school culture, and wellness programming.
Facilitate school support teams and support school leadership meetings to coordinate student interventions, tiered supports, and crisis response efforts.
Serve as a key thought partner to the Principal and School Leadership Team to advance school priorities and strategic initiatives.
Lead planning and implementation of school-wide projects, events, and partnerships while managing follow-up on action items, adhering to timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
Supervise and support on-site CIS staff.
Monitor team compliance with agency data systems and documentation requirements.
Oversee program budgets, purchasing, invoice processing, expense tracking, and fiscal reporting requirements.
Collect and analyze data including attendance, program participation, and community surveys to inform strategic decision-making and improve student outcomes.
Prepare high-level deliverables including presentations, data reports, spreadsheets, and strategic planning materials for school and CIS leadership.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in education, youth development, community schools, nonprofit leadership, school operations, project management, or a related field.
Experience managing budgets.
Experience working in a school setting is strongly preferred.
Experience supervising staff and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with school leaders, educators, families, community partners, and external stakeholders.
Commitment to educational equity, youth development, family engagement, and community partnership.

Skills

Strong relationship-building skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Proficiency with Google Workspace.
Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets.
Proficiency with Canva.
Proficiency with presentation development tools.

Location

Canarsie neighborhood, Brooklyn (11236)

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$75,000–$85,000 annually

Benefits

30+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid holidays.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Fully company-sponsored health insurance option.
Pre-tax transportation benefits.
Retirement savings plan available.
Employee referral bonus program.

About the Company

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is a dynamic community-based organization founded in 1986 with a mission to promote the emotional and social growth of children so that they can thrive in school and succeed in life.
CIS has created and fostered relationships with local schools, shelters, and communities to enable New York City’s children to thrive – academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our expert team includes licensed mental health and youth development professionals who fully integrate into the community, providing programs that equip children, families, teachers, and administrators with the right tools for preventing and coping with the challenges they face.
We envision and work toward a bright future, full of possibilities, where each child can flourish and reach their full potential.