School and Community Engagement Coordinator

Description Job Summary/Objective This position at McCaskey High School plays a pivotal role in nurturing a positive and inclusive school environment conducive to the overall well-being and academic success of our students.
Reports To: High School Principal Supervises: Student Support Specialists Competencies Communication Makes Sound Decisions Developing and Training Others Drives Engagement Building and Managing Collaborative Relationships Delivering Results Critical Thinking Building a Team Culture Supervisory Responsibilities Manages/supervises employees, participates in hiring (recruiting, screening, interviewing), makes promotion decisions, conducts training of others, conducts performance appraisals, monitors work performance, coaches/mentors others, administers disciplinary actions, schedules others for work, directs others/assigns tasks and responsibilities, and develops budgets.
Essential and Marginal Functions The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Foster a supportive and safe school climate by implementing programs and initiatives addressing social and emotional needs.
Contribute to enhancing overall student well-being by actively engaging with students and stakeholders.
Develop and implement anti-bullying initiatives, including awareness campaigns and prevention programs.
Provide resources and support to students and staff to effectively address and prevent bullying incidents.
Cultivate positive relationships with parents, families, community partners and the broader community.
Facilitate parent/caregiver involvement in school activities and initiatives to foster a sense of community and enhance school culture.
Provide support and resources to navigate crises or challenges within the school community.
Develop and deliver training programs for staff and students on crisis intervention and resilience-building strategies.
Collaborate with the leadership team to conduct assessments and analyze data related to school safety and climate.
Utilize data-driven insights to inform targeted interventions and continuously improve the school’s inclusive and safe culture.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications Required Preferred Experience Minimum 2 years’ experience in school counseling, social work, or educational field related roles with a focus on student well-being and community engagement Education High School Diploma/GED Bachelor’s degree in Education field or related field Licenses/Certifications CPI trainer certified Additional Skills/Notes Proficiency with various office software and information systems Understanding of school safety process, planning and ongoing measures to ensure a safe learning environment for all stakeholders Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including conflict resolution skills Experience working in a collaborative community setting Proficiency in data analysis and assessment tools to drive evidence-based interventions Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles in education Bilingual English/Spanish The School District of Lancaster provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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The School District of Lancaster offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees which may include health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick leave.
Part-time employees are eligible for benefits based on hours worked.