Community Partnership School Director

Children's Home Society of Florida 

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DIRECTOR 

Build partnerships. Strengthen communities. Help children thrive. 

Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) 

What if your next leadership role could help transform not just a school—but an entire community? 

At Children’s Home Society of Florida, we believe every child deserves a bridge to success. As our Community Schools Director, you’ll help build that bridge by bringing schools, families, community organizations, and critical resources together around one shared goal: helping children reach their full potential. 

This is more than program management. It’s community leadership with a purpose. 

If you’re a strategic thinker, relationship builder, and passionate leader who knows how to turn big ideas into meaningful results, we want to meet you. 

💙 WHY THIS WORK MATTERS 

Children do their best when the people and resources around them work together. 

As Community Schools Director, you’ll help create an environment where students and families can access the support, opportunities, and connections they need to thrive—in school and beyond. 

You’ll bring together school leaders, families, community organizations, service providers, and the CHS team to develop programs that strengthen educational opportunities, increase family engagement, and connect students with meaningful resources. 

Your leadership will help turn community partnerships into real opportunities for children. 

That’s how we build bridges to success.  

🚀 WHAT YOU’LL DO 

🤝 Build Powerful Community Partnerships 

You’ll be a connector—bringing the right people, organizations, and resources to the table. 

You will: 

• Develop, implement, and lead the Community Partnership School’s programs and support services. 

• Build strong relationships with school administrators, community agencies and service providers. 

• Identify community partners that can provide health services, extended learning opportunities, family engagement programs, and other needed resources. 

• Negotiate collaborative service agreements and contracts alongside school leadership. 

• Participate in strategic planning with school and community partners. 

• Represent CHS and the Community Partnership School at meetings, events, and community functions. 

🎓 Create Opportunities for Students & Families 

You’ll help turn community needs into programs that make a difference. 

You will: 

• Identify, develop and implement programming aligned with the Community Partnership School vision. 

• Create and promote programs that expand educational opportunities and social connections for students. 

• Strengthen parent and caregiver involvement through family activities, events, and community resources. 

• Help connect families with services and resources when needs arise. 

• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of services and work with partners to resolve challenges. 

📊 Turn Strategy Into Results 

Great programs need strong operations behind them. 

You will: 

• Ensure programs meet CHS, licensing, contractual, quality, and outcome requirements. 

• Monitor program data, statistics, and outcomes across service areas. 

• Develop and oversee budgets for funding sources and services. 

• Partner with CHS Finance on budgeting and billing. 

• Lead contract management activities and help develop strategies for long-term program sustainability. 

• Participate in fundraising and grant-writing activities. 

• Use information and results to strengthen programs and community impact. 

🌱 Lead & Develop an Amazing Team 

Leadership here means helping others succeed. 

You will: 

• Recruit, supervise, coach and develop team members. 

• Create an engaging, supportive and accountable team environment. 

• Establish annual goals and track progress toward results. 

• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance support. 

• Hold regular team and management meetings to keep communication strong. 

• Support professional development and knowledge sharing. 

• Help build the next generation of CHS leaders through succession planning. 

✨ YOU MAY BE A GREAT FIT IF... 

You’re energized by bringing people together around a common purpose. 

You can move comfortably between big-picture strategy and day-to-day execution. 

You know how to build trust with school leaders, families, community organizations, and your own team. 

You’re comfortable managing programs, partnerships, budgets, and outcomes—and you never lose sight of the children and families behind the numbers. 

Most importantly, you want your leadership to mean something. 

🎓 WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

• Master’s degree in Human Services, Education, or a related field from an accredited university, or the ability to obtain the degree within two years of hire 

• 5 years of experience in children’s services, education, or community health 

• Florida Driver’s License within 30 days of hire 

• Daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and deadlines 

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and community partnerships 

• Proficiency with general office productivity tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Teams 

Preferred 

• 2+ years of program development and administration experience 

• Established local connections with the School Board and/or school administration 

• Community engagement experience 

• Knowledge of community resources and networks 

• Familiarity with Community Schools Model principles, practices, and performance standards 

💙 WHY CHOOSE CHS? 

Since 1902, Children’s Home Society of Florida has worked alongside children and families to help create brighter futures. 

When you join CHS, you’re joining a team that believes meaningful change happens when communities work together. 

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to: 

🌟Make a meaningful impact — Your work directly strengthens opportunities for children, families, and communities. 

🌱Grow your career — Take advantage of professional development and opportunities to expand your leadership. 

🤝Work alongside purpose-driven people — Join colleagues and community partners committed to creating lasting change. 

💡Bring your ideas to the table — We value curiosity, innovation, and leaders who see possibilities where others see challenges. 

🏖️Enjoy a competitive benefits package — Including generous paid time off and holidays. 

🏆Become part of Florida’s history — Continue a mission that has served Florida’s children and families for more than a century. 

Every child. Every dream. Every future.

That commitment represents CHS’s focus on recognizing each child’s potential, nurturing opportunity and creating lasting impact.  

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com