Community Engagement Specialist Coordinator SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

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NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES 765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 ROGER LE�N, SUPERINTENDENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST COORDINATOR (Civil Service Title: Community Liaison Officer Schools) Office of Federal Programs & Grants (Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval) The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Community Engagement Specialist Coordinator within the Office of Federal Programs & Grants. This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee. DEFINITION: Under direction, acts as liaison between school officials, community organizations, and the School Superintendent's Office in order to aid in the establishment of educational and related programs of benefit to the community; does other related duties. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional experience in community service work explaining the role of the local school system and related educational programs to residents of the community. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions. LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience working with community agencies, government affiliates, external affairs, nonprofit organizations, or other public-sector entities. 2. Serve as a liaison and interface with the community, community agencies, government affiliates, nonprofit organizations, or other public-sector entities. 3. Familiarity with external governmental affiliates, Title 1 programs, conferences, and community engagement. 4. Partner with NBOE staff to cultivate relationships with parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders. 5. Support the Office of Board Relations BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Arranges for the conducting of workshops for various community organizations in order to inform the community of the various education program's provisions, services, and other functions offered by the school system. 2. Conducts meetings with community agencies and interprets and explains the various educational programs provided by the school system and listens to community concerns regarding the educational school system for the purpose of bringing together the school administration and the community in a joint effort to create programs that will benefit the community. 3. Drafts correspondence to administrators, principals, staff, and community. 4. Makes recommendations to superintendent and administrative staff and community regarding educational programs. 5. Drafts resolutions as needed. 6. Confers and works with school principals, teachers, and other professional staff regarding the collection of data necessary for the preparation of required reports. 7. Represents the Superintendent and school district at various community meetings and functions. 8. Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 9. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. 10. Perform other duties and tasks assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 1. Knowledge of the procedures and policies of the local school system. 2. Knowledge of the needs, problems, attitudes, and behavior of members of the community with regard to the school system. 3. Knowledge of educational programs designed for socially and educationally deprived school children. 4. Knowledge of individual and group behavior. 5. Knowledge of individual and community health and social problems encountered by the local population as they relate to school age children, enrollment in the school system and class attendance by students. 6. Knowledge of the objectives and activities of a school system. 7. Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and regulations and apply them to specific situations. 8. Ability to identify and relate effectively to cultural and sociological differences as they exist in the local population. 9. Ability to collect and conduct appraisals of factual information and social relationships of individuals and families. 10. Ability to understand the significant facts in an individual or family situation and to evaluate such facts. 11. Ability to establish and maintain cooperating working relationships with coworkers and others involved in the work of the unit. 12. Ability to organize and conduct workshops and group meetings. 13. Ability to prepare reports. 14. Ability to maintain records and files. 15. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. 16. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. 17. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. REPORTS TO: Director SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION 1. Salary: $65,000 - $105,000 2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months 3. Union Affiliation: Non-Union In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees. For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/ HOW TO APPLY Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. OPENING AND CLOSING DATE Opening Date: October 16, 2026 Closing Date: October 29, 2026 or until filled THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER