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

TrulyHired; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boston Public Schools in Boston, MA, seeks a Community Field Coordinator to support school-wide outreach and partnerships. This temporary role covers for a paraprofessional on leave and focuses on developing collaborations with community agencies and families within Boston.

Reporting to the Principal, the CFC will implement programs, coordinate events, and help engage parents and guardians while promoting cultural inclusivity across the school community.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• 48 college credits or an Associate's Degree or passing ParaPro/WorkKeys.
• Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills.
• Experience building community partnerships and working with youth.
• Experience with community-based organizations serving migrants/immigrant families.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultures and special needs.
• Team player with collaborative abilities.
• US work authorization from start date.

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 cultural and linguistic strategies.
• Coordinate events and celebrations including culturally diverse activities.
• Develop strategies to ensure parent and family involvement.
• Assist in coordinating parent/community advocacy and support.
• Make phone contact with students' parents/guardians.
• Identify resources collaborators/speakers for dialogues and presentations.
• Initiate and develop corporate partnerships for resources.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Community partnerships

Experience working with young people

Community-based organizations (migrant

Cultural sensitivity

Team player

US work authorization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits or Associate's Degree or ParaPro/WorkKeys

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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.

The 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.

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 [e-mail].