Community School Coordinator (2025-2026 School Year)
Wichita Public SchoolsWichita, Kansas, United States
Posted January 15, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Wichita Public Schools, the largest district in Kansas, serves nearly 50,000 students across elementary and secondary grades, representing 11% of the state’s public school population and more than half of Sedgwick County’s school-aged children. The district’s mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for college, career, and life success through an innovative, rigorous curriculum and a culture of continuous improvement. With over 4,100 teachers, 3,400 support staff, and 226 administrators, USD 259 is a major employer in the region and a dynamic workplace for educators and administrators alike. The district’s commitment to student readiness, community partnership, and professional development distinguishes it as a leader in public education. Interested professionals can explore career opportunities at www.usd259.org.
Job Description
The Community School Coordinator plays a central role in transforming schools into hubs of opportunity that strengthen both students and the broader community.
Requirements
- Establish and convene the school's Community School/Site Council at least monthly with representative stakeholders
- Meet regularly with the Principal and other school leadership to assess progress toward shared, community-driven outcomes
- Conduct an annual comprehensive needs and assets assessment to inform strategies
- Utilize root cause analysis to identify underlying systemic factors impacting student and family well-being
- Collaborate with School Instructional Coach, Family Liaison, and any Student Success Advocate to ensure school wide strategic coherence
- Engage multiple stakeholder groups and build intentional strategic partnerships
- Design and facilitate data-informed programs and initiatives that support student achievement, family stability, and community vibrancy
- Align school-based services with a broader network of community resources
- Establish and track shared performance measures that assess progress toward the community-identified goals
- Identify and document anticipated and unanticipated outcomes to inform continuous improvement and policy advocacy
- Codify successful strategies by developing systemic policies, practices, and partnerships that can be scaled and sustained over time
- Document, replicate, scale, and sustain effective and successful transformative community school efforts