Program Manager: Community School (Marley Elementary)

Marley Elementary

Glen Burnie (MD)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Marley Elementary in Glen Burnie, MD seeks a Program Manager for Community Schools to collaborate with school leaders and district offices to establish a comprehensive community school. The role connects families with wraparound resources across physical health, social, emotional, and academic enrichment pillars.

The position requires managing partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and business partners, plus developing family involvement and professional development

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field of education or equivalent.
Master's Degree preferred in related field.
Five (5) years relevant professional experience in social work, education, government relations, or related field.
Three (3) years related program management experience in a lead role.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, monitors and ensures compliance of the community school strategy.
Develops grant budget and monitors funds allocation.
Facilitates the Community School Steering Committee and conducts needs assessments.
Develops annual data-driven school community plan for supports and services.
Creates timelines, tracks progress, and drives project completion.

Skills

Relationship management

Public/Community engagement

Project coordination

Budgeting

Data analysis

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Video/Web Conferencing

Grant management software

Job description

Program Manager: Community School (Marley Elementary)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916215
Application Deadline: Sep 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Summary
In AACPS, the community school coordinator is called the Community Schools Program Manager. Collaborates with the school administration and the Office of Community and School-Based programming to establish a community school. Responsible for relationship management with all stakeholders including school leaders and district leaders, government agencies, and organizations to connect families with existing wraparound resources in the four pillars of physical health, social, emotional, and behavorial health, 2+ generational supports, and academic enrichment. Designs and implements programming that supports families in all pillars and increasing family and community engagement in the community school.

Additional Work Days/Hours

Ability to work flexible schedules
Evenings/Nights
Outside of normal business hours
Summer hours
Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops, implements, monitors and ensures compliance of the community school strategy in accordance with state grant specifications, current legislation, and AACPS requirements.
Develops grant budget and monitors compliance of school level grant allocation of funds in collaboration with the Office of Community and School Based programming. Collaborates with other offices to maximize the braiding of funds and efforts.
Facilitates the Community School Steering Committee. Conducts needs assessment involving multiple stakeholders, and identifies student and community needs and priorities.
Develops clear, data-driven annual school community plan for the coordination and delivery of supports and services for students and families.
Creates detailed timelines for each initiative; assesses and tracks project progress regularly using various computer programs and tools; and drives project completion, holding others accountable for responsibilities and deadlines and resolving complex obstacles.
Works with Title I and other offices to develop, adopt, and supervise of out-of-school time programming and other specialty services and projects.
Develops strong partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and business partners to maximize services to the school, students, and families.
Collaborates with others to organize and lead all aspects of family involvement, adult education, and professional development opportunities for multiple stakeholders.
Collects, maintains, and analyzes data to determine the impact of the community school plan, and prepare reports.
Develops and participates in professional development related to trauma-informed education, restorative justice practices, culturally responsible teaching, and community school strategies.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

Five (5) years relevant professional experience in social work, education, government relations, or related field required; and
Three (3) years related program management experience in a lead role required;
Three (3) years related experience working with grant programs preferred;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Demonstrated ability to independently implement, direct, and supervise a model program.
Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with external community agencies and programs.
Knowledge of budgeting is preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill, and experience to support their child's education experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of working with students of diverse backgrounds.
Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Language Requirements

Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish near native preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Hold or be eligible for professional educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.
Hold or be eligible for Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal licensure issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.
Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

First level supervisor

People Management

This position acts as the manager for 1 to 5 direct staff.

Management Duties/Responsibilities

Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
Sets/adjusts pay rate and work hours.
Directs the work of employees.
Maintains records for use in supervision.
Plans the work.
Determines the techniques to use.
Apportions the work among the employees.
Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.
Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
Plans and controls the budget.
Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Keyboarding: over 2/3 of the time
Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 of the time
Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Driving: under 1/3 of the time
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.