Community Field Coordinator (CFC) - [NewComers Academy] (Temporary Vacancy) (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Part time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Boston Public Schools Newcomers Academy in Boston, MA is seeking a Community Field Coordinator (CFC) for a temporary vacancy to support school-wide community outreach programs.

The CFC will establish partnerships with community and corporate organizations, engage families, and coordinate events that celebrate the diverse heritage of our students while maintaining professionalism and collaboration with school staff.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
48 college credit hours or an associate's degree, or valid para-pro/workkeys assessment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong communication skills.
Experience building community partnerships and networks.
Experience working with youth.
Experience with community-based organizations, especially migrants/immigrant families.
Cultural sensitivity to diverse student needs.
Team player.
Ability to work in the United States on day one.

Responsibilities

Initiate and develop marketing plan for school communications (newsletter/brochures).
Establish formal/informal partnerships with community and corporate agencies.
Initiate community outreach using culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies.
Coordinate events and celebrations reflecting students' diverse heritage.
Develop strategies to ensure parent/family involvement.
Support coordination of parent/community advocacy and school support.
Make phone contact with students' parents/guardians.
Identify resources/ speakers for dialogues and student engagement.
Develop corporate partnerships for additional resources.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 credit hours / associate degree

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Community partnerships and networks

Experience working with youth

Community-based organizations experience

Cultural sensitivity to diverse needs

Team player

US work authorization

Job description

Community Field Coordinator (CFC) - [NewComers Academy] (Temporary Vacancy) (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920228
Application Deadline: Feb 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 09/22/2026. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

This position is a temporary vacancy covering for a paraprofessional on leave. The position is expected to end on 03/09/2027 when the current paraprofessional returns to work. At that time, the covering paraprofessional will be terminated from the position.

Community Field Coordinator (CFC) will assist with the implementation of the school-wide support and community outreach program. The CFC develops and implements programs and strategies that will establish partnerships and collaborations with community agencies, corporate organizations, and families.

The CFC will maintain high a level of professionalism, responsibility, consistency, and respect at all times.

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

Responsibilities

Initiate and develop a marketing plan for the school newsletter and brochures.
Establish formal/informal partnerships with community and corporate agencies.
Initiate community outreach using appropriate cultural and linguistic strategies.
Coordinate events and celebrations including culturally diverse activities that affirm the international heritage of all students and their families.
Develop strategies to ensure parent and family involvement in the school.
Assist in the coordination of parent/community advocacy and support for the school.
Make phone contact with students' parents/guardians.
Identify resources collaborators/speakers to facilitate dialogues and presentations for the student body.
Initiate and develop corporate partnerships that will provide additional financial and programmatic resources for the school.

Qualifications - Required

Education:High School Diploma or GED
Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment (http://www.ets.org/parapro/ ) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html ).
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated success in establishing community partnerships and networks
Experience working with young people
Demonstrated experience working with community-based organizations, particularly those that work with migrants and immigrant families
Sensitivity to student cultural and special needs
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Qualifications - Preferred

Associate's degree.
Computer literacy.
Proven experience in fundraising, grant writing, and report writing of projects.
Proven managerial expertise in an urban setting.
Experience working in urban schools.
BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Terms

BTU, Paraprofessional Unit, Contractual Hourly Rate

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

Position Information

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org .

Position Type: Traditional

Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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