Chief Outreach Officer for Family and Community Engagement

Chief Outreach Officer for Family & Community EngagementSalary: $132,318-$185,246QualificationsBachelors Degree from accredited college or university. Masters degree with a major in education leadership, communication, public policy, social work, or a related field. Doctorate preferred.Five (5) years or more of progressive experience in education, community organizing, and/or social service, preferably in an urban setting. Supervisory experience preferred.Proven track record building positive relationships with families and community.Experience in community capacity building and organizational collaborationExceptional interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to collect and analyze data to drive improvement.Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred).Such additional modifications or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.SummaryUnder the direction of the Deputy Superintendent, the Chief Outreach Officer for Family & Community Engagement is responsible for advancing the district’s vision, mission, and goals. The Chief Outreach Officer for Family & Community Engagement improves academic achievement for all students through partnerships and innovative programs. The Chief Outreach Officer for Family & Community Engagement is responsible for strategic partnerships, district events, and all aspects of the organization’s outreach work. The Chief Outreach Officer for Family & Community Engagement will have a laser focus on accelerating equity and organizational excellence by achievement of the overarching priorities of the Allentown School District:OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: Ensure that resources and initiatives minimize/eliminate redundancies intensify focus on priorities supporting excellent teaching and learning.TEACHING & LEARNING: Guarantee that students are provided rigorous instruction and the skills, knowledge, voice, and social-emotional support they need to succeed and thrive in and beyond school.FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Co-create trusting partnerships that recognize and promote families’ and community’s contributions to student learning.SYSTEMIC ACCOUNTABILITY: Data-driven continuous improvement processes and practices with clear metrics and performance indicators that report on progress toward improved operational effectiveness, teaching and learning, and student outcomes.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesSupports the Allentown School District’s strategic planning processDevelops alliances with community partners and elected officials to promote the success and opportunities for the school districtAssists the Superintendent and/or the Deputy Superintendent in communicating with constituentsCreates and implements annual outreach planGuides the development and execution of a framework to ensure that every school is a community schoolWorks with the Office of Communications and staff to develop marketing plans to recruit new volunteers and partners in line with district objectivesAttends relevant community meetings; participates in relevant councils, roundtables, and committeesMonitors outreach and community support involvementAssists the Superintendent and the Deputy Superintendent in communicating with parents, community members, and organizationsStudies school data and School Improvement Plans and assists with improving schools by building on each school’s strengthsProvides assistance to schools based on the priority of needs identified in the Model of Excellence PlanBuilds partnerships with community organizations to connect schools with appropriate servicesConnects schools to network for best practices that support the turnaround principalDevelops and oversees youth development and leadership initiatives that support district and school prioritiesOversees the implementation of School Governance Councils (SGC) and Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTO) at all school sites and works collaboratively with these committees to support school and district prioritiesWorks with ASD staff (principals and central office) to plan and implement innovative partnerships and best practices in alignment with school design specifications and improvement plansSupports direct reports and their teams with strategy development, goal setting, fund raising, and policy engagement activitiesCreates and facilitates the school design partnership audit process to evaluate the effectiveness of the Allentown Public Schools’ partnershipsWorks with the Superintendent of Schools and the Deputy Superintendent in advancing their district goals and major public policy issuesCreates a comprehensive program/resources gap analysis and tracks programs and contributions to better coordinate efforts for increasing the capacity of schoolsOversees the district’s collaborations with community-based organizations, including but not limited to, after school programming, youth empowerment with community partnerships, and other school supportsOversees events which celebrate and publicize student, staff, and district successesWorks with the Office of Talent Management in the development and support of employee appreciation programsServes as a clearinghouse for matching donations and school/program needsProvides support and informs school leaders on the role partners can play in improving academic achievement Supports development functions, including research, prospecting, and grant writing in support of district initiatives Develops and implements strategies to educate and inform the community about successes within Allentown Public SchoolsServes as a spokesperson for the Allentown Public Schools as directed by the SuperintendentDevelops and write speeches and presentations as neededCreates a culture of engagement and expectations with principals and other administrators Collaborates and/or leads the development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, which will support the district’s strategic planPerforms other duties as directed by the Superintendent and/or the Deputy Superintendent