Chief Community Builder

Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy (PreK-8); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Public Schools Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy (PreK-8) in Grand Rapids, Michigan seeks a Chief Community Builder to promote a safe, inclusive environment and support the School Renewal Cycle.

This grant-funded role collaborates with the principal, staff and families to advance the PN Grant initiatives and restorative practices. The ideal candidate will have experience working with urban families, a high school diploma, and a commitment to equity in education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with urban families.
• High school diploma.
• Experience in education preferred.
• College credits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist building principal, administrators, and teachers with PN Grant Project implementation.
• Assist with PN Grant Design Initiatives using the School Renewal Cycle.
• Document the school's current state and help create the desired state using data.
• Promote stakeholder understanding of PN Grant Design Initiatives.
• Support the SOAR process implementation.
• Support scholars with strengths-based academic, emotional, and behavioral decisions.
• Develop positive relationships with scholars and parents around PN Grant initiatives.
• Facilitate Restorative Practice conferences for scholars.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Grand Rapids Public Schools Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy (PreK-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Chief Community Builder

Grand Rapids Public Schools Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy (PreK-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Grand Rapids Public School District , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5866079
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

Chief Community Builder

Department: Instruction

Unit: Support Non-Exempt

Wage: Compensation range listed is based on an average 1-15 years of experience, as determine by Human Resources

Grade 210 – Specific salary based on experience

Direct Supervisor: Principal

***This is a Grant-Funded, non-tenured position continued employment under the terms of this grant is contingent upon continued funding***

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to promote a safe school environment that supports optimal learning. The Chief Community Builder will work directly with the principal, administrators, building staff, and scholars using an appreciative approach to implement the School Renewal Cycle.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist building-principal, administrators, and teachers with implementing all aspects of the PN Grant Project under the USDE
• Assist building principal, administrators, and teachers with implementing the PN Grant Design Initiatives utilizing the School Renewal Cycle.
• Assist building principal, administrators, and PN Facilitator with documenting the school’s current state and helping to create the school’s desired state using quantitative and qualitative data.
• Promote stakeholder understanding of the PN Grant Design Initiatives.
• Understand and support the implementation of the SOAR process.
• Support scholars throughout the school with strengths-based decision making academic, emotional, and behavioral.
• Actively develop positive and appropriate relationships with scholars and parents around the PN Grant Pipeline Initiatives.
• Facilitate Restorative Practice conferences for scholars.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• Experience working with urban families.
• High school diploma.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in education
• College credits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at [phone] or [e-mail].

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30.12 to $46.64 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]