Experienced Linkage Coordinator for Cleveland Metropolitan School District - Remote Opportunity with Competitive Salary

Transforming Education through Community Engagement and Student Support

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is on a mission to revolutionize public education, ensuring every child in Cleveland has access to high-quality schools and every neighborhood is equipped with a multitude of great schools. As part of this vision, CMSD is seeking an experienced and dedicated Linkage Coordinator to join their team. This role is crucial in fostering a supportive environment for students, staff, and the community, promoting academic success, and providing necessary resources to at-risk students.

About Cleveland Metropolitan School District

CMSD serves approximately 37,000 students across over 100 schools, with a strong commitment to reinvention and excellence in public education. The district's approach is guided by the Cleveland Plan, supported by Ohio House Bill 525, which provides the necessary flexibility and autonomy for schools to focus on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and measurable results. With a focus on equity and inclusion, CMSD aims to create a fair, just, and good system of education where every learner is presented with academically and intellectually complex tasks, fostering a joyful and adventurous learning environment.

Job Overview

• Location: Administration or As Assigned (Remote opportunities available)
• Reports to: Director, Diversity (Humanware)
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Salary Band: 12 ($45,900.00 - $64,260.00)
• Start Date: Immediate openings available

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison/advocate between principals, staff, and students, supporting the school's Student Support Team (SST).
• Provide mentorship, motivation, advocacy, and life coaching to students, linking them to necessary resources, agencies, tutoring services, and community supports.
• Prepare written reports to the Diversity Director, ensuring the grant's scope of work is executed effectively.
• Motivate eligible students to participate and engage in school activities, providing truancy and behavioral intervention supports.
• Monitor students' attendance, behavior, and academics, intervening when necessary to keep students on track for promotion and graduation.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor progress, maintaining open lines of communication with parents of targeted students.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in diversity, urban studies, education, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of related experience working in multi-ethnic/culturally diverse environments.
• A proven ability to build successful and effective relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to work collaboratively with students, administration, parents, and the community.
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication, and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish).
• Prior successful experience working in an urban educational environment with at-risk students.
• Familiarity with group (team) processes, including a commitment to group guidance and group counseling.
• Positive attitude, genuine desire, and passion to serve the community and its most at-risk students.
• High moral character and ethical standards.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• Computer literate and able to learn the district's student databases (SchoolNet, eSchool Plus).

What We Offer

CMSD provides a competitive salary ($45,900 - $64,260 per year) and a comprehensive benefits package. As a Linkage Coordinator, you will be part of a dynamic team committed to transforming education in Cleveland. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development, working in an environment that values equity, inclusion, and community engagement.

Work Environment and Company Culture

CMSD is an equal opportunities employer, committed to administering all terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability, or genetic information, age, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation or expression, socio-economic status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The district's Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Sexual Harassment is available on the District's Civil Rights Notices webpage.

Career Growth and Learning Benefits

As a Linkage Coordinator at CMSD, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students and the community. You will be part of a team that is passionate about education and committed to creating a fair and just system. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, including developing skills in student support, community engagement, and data analysis.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated professional looking to make a difference in the lives of students and the community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and application using Workday, our online human capital management system. An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen.

Seize this opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to transforming education in Cleveland. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding new role.

Join the CMSD Team

At CMSD, we believe that equity and inclusion are essential to our mission. We are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all employees. If you share our passion for education and community engagement, we invite you to join our team as a Linkage Coordinator.