Community School - Coordinator Grant-Funded

Job Details

Starting Date:Jul 29, 2026

Job Description

Release Date: May 1, 2026 Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

Requisition: 12054

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position: Community School - Coordinator Grant-Funded

Location: Ridge Elementary

Salary: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on the EASMC-ESP salary for eleven-month employees – Range 31. ($59,521-$90,023)

Effective: July 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than May 15, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK:

The Community School Coordinator (CSC) will lead the wraparound support efforts at specific school locations to meet the needs of the school’s population. Employs strong interpersonal and effective relations skills, tact, confidentiality, and diplomacy in receiving and responding to a variety of inquiries, communications, and correspondence. This position involves considerable coordination with school system, county, and the gene public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System
• Possess strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Possess data collection, analysis and reporting skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the Chair of the Community School Steering Committee, coordinating meetings and facilitating collaborative decision-making
• Conducts a comprehensive Community School Needs Assessment of the school, encompassing both student and community perspectives
• Leads in the development and execution of a detailed implementation plan based on the needs and asset assessment findings
• Uses data to inform partnerships and programming
• Follows and adheres to grant guidelines and expectations
• Provides equitable educational opportunities for all stakeholders
• Creates and aligns the community school strategy with School Improvement Plan and out-of-school-time (OST) programs
• Implements identified strategies and desired outcomes (e.g., biweekly meetings with OST partners) according to results from Community School Needs Assessment
• Coordinates and oversees the delivery of a range of wraparound services in the school, including health, and mental health services
• Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with community resources and organizations to support student achievement and well-being
• Reports progress and outcomes to school administration, LEAs and other relevant stakeholders regularly
• Works closely with school leadership and staff to integrate the community school strategy into the broader education framework
• Trains, supervises and leads school volunteers
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and requirements pertaining to community school operations
• Performs other related and nonrelated job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Public Administration, OR related field OR four (4) years of experience in education, community development, or program management

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience in working in a community school setting
• Knowledge of local community resources and networks
• Bilingual abilities
• Training in trauma-informed care and restorative practices

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time eleven-month position

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on the EASMC-ESP salary for eleven-month employees – Range 31.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP

Updated: 07.2024, 6.2025

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: 3014755511
• Email: hrd@smcps.org