Community Schools Specialist

NORWALK-LA MIRADA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
EVERY STUDENT. FUTURE READY. OUR PROMISE!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Bulletin #10 January 26, 2024

Applications will be accepted for the Management Position of:

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SPECIALIST
BASE SALARY: $95,106.00 – $100,936.00 (11 MONTHS)

Our Mission Statement:
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, in collaboration with our parents and our community, shall develop in our students the knowledge, understanding, skills, and attitudes to empower them to become life-long learners and successful, productive citizens in an ever-changing world. We will accomplish this by promoting a climate of high expectations, providing world-class opportunities, striving to meet individual needs, and valuing diversity.

The District
The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, whose enrollment is approximately 16,000, serves a diverse student population. We believe that all children can learn. Educators in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District must have the qualities and professional skills needed to help our children achieve educational excellence and enhance their foundation of lifelong learning.

General Description
Under the direction of the designated administrator, the Community Schools Specialist is responsible for implementing, coordinating, and monitoring school-site programs that aim to close the achievement gap. In partnership with the site administrator, the Community Schools Specialist will ensure the programs selected fulfill one or more of the following pillars: Integrated Student Supports; Family and Community Engagement; Collaborative Leadership and Practices for Educators and Administrators and; Extended Learning Time and Opportunities. The focus of the selected programs includes but is not limited to college and career exploration, academic support, support services and parent support.

Requirements

MINIMUM:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, education, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the State of California.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of experience with spearheading efforts in implementing services for children and families in a diverse urban education or social service setting.

Please see Job Description on Edjoin for a complete list of abilities, skills, knowledge, essential duties, experience, and responsibilities.

Application Procedures

Please apply via Edjoin at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1855239.

Along with your Edjoin application, include a Letter of Interest, Resume, and three (3) current (dated and signed within the last three (3) months) Letters of Recommendation. All letters should be addressed to: Michael R. Gotto, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources.

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Board of Education of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived age, ancestry, ethnicity, parental status, pregnancy status, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent of the District. School and District personnel will take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Complaints Concerning Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying:
The Governing Board designated the following person(s) as the Title IX Coordinators/Nondiscrimination Compliance Officers:

Title IX Coordinator Title IX, Title VI, and Title VII Coordinator
(Non-Student Issues): (Student Issues):
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services or designee.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,106.00 - $100,936.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person