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Good Shepherd Services · 2 months ago

Program Director, Community School P.S. 246

Bronx, NY

Part-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $72K/yr

2+ years exp

Good Shepherd Services is a community-focused organization, and they are seeking a Program Director to manage all aspects of the after-school program. This role involves overseeing the development and execution of the Community School Model, collaborating with school leadership, and maintaining partnerships with external stakeholders.

CharityConsultingNon Profit

Responsibilities

The Director will oversee all aspects of the development and execution of the Community School Model

Work with the Principal and school leadership to maintain a focus on results and tracking progress according to Comprehensive Education Plan goals

Work collaboratively with school administrators and staff to develop, implement, and assess the Community School initiatives within the school

Identify high-need students, coordinate with teachers to target interventions, and track and monitor the impact of interventions

Develop strong relationships with parents, students, and teachers

Identify the needs of chronically absent and high-needs students, apply interventions, track, and monitor the impact of interventions every week as part of weekly attendance meetings to determine the ongoing needs of students and families to address barriers to school attendance

Lead Community School Team/Supervise GSS staff members

Administer and co-create improved whole-school operations and systems in partnership with the Principal and key DOE staff

Supervise overall program development and implementation of mental health services, individual counseling, youth leadership activities, academic bolstering, parent involvement, and after-school activities

Meet contractual/funder requirements regarding statistical and written reports, database management, and accountability

Work collaboratively with central office support departments (HR, Fiscal, Government Contracts, IT, Development, and PEP) providing data and reports as needed in a timely manner

Represent the agency on relevant external committees, workshops and gatherings

Mange and conduct attendance outreach, recruitment, and retention services, including attendance monitoring/data review, data entry, conferences, attendance incentive activities, and phone calls

Take the lead in supporting partner schools in improving attendance by attending all school attendance meetings, developing metrics for analysis and communication, monitoring success in increasing attendance numbers, and analyzing attendance challenges through a strength-based and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Organize special events, including annual Community Forum, mini conferences, parent nights, performances, and other events

Qualification

Administrative Supervisory ExperienceRestorative practicesTrauma informed practicesBilingual (English/Spanish)Self-directCommunication skillsRelationship building skills