Title:

Coordinator - Community Liaison Instructional Support

Work Unit:

Early College Opportunities High School (ECO)

Reports To:

Principal

Contract Length:

10 month

Pay Schedule:

Coordinators - 10-month

Overtime Status:

Exempt

Hours:

40 hours per week

Union Status:

Non-union

Licensure:

NMPED Teacher

Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.

General Function:

Works in collaboration with ECO leadership to support the educational experiences for students. Builds relationships with community members and organizations to work in partnership with ECO as ongoing partners with a shared goal of making the school and the community better places to live, work, and learn.

Education/Training/Experience:

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent proven performance. NM Teacher License Level 1CS, II or higher. Five years of teaching experience.

Preferred: Bilingual – English/ Spanish; NM Administrator’s License; Master’s Degree in education, social work, or related field. Experience in community engagement and marketing. Web design and social media experience/skills.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients and partners. Must have documented successful partnership cultivation experience and a keen understanding of fundraising/income development. Proven success in meeting and exceeding performance goals. Event planning, large and small. Excellent organizational abilities to locate, document information, and to coordinate meetings, conferences, or activities. Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including computer proficiency with email, the internet, and Microsoft Office and Google suite tools. Valid driver’s license or proof of valid transportation means required. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

Essential Job Functions:

Performs all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential functions include the following:

Curriculum Collaboration Planning – Links industry partners to develop a collaborative curriculum with teachers that includes planning, implementation, and developing real-world experiences. Also, identifies opportunities for cross-curricular opportunities between core and career tech educators.
Volunteer and Internship Opportunities – Establishes volunteer and internship opportunities for students aligned with the career pathways at ECO.
Manage Grants – Serves as a liaison between ECO and the state, federal, and private entities that administer grants to ensure grant requirements are met.
Guest Presenters – Connects teachers to community partners to present on teacher/student identified topics to enrich curriculum experiences in the classroom, as well as aid in developing life skills.
Service-Oriented Projects – Design curriculum projects containing aspects of service learning opportunities to connect students to leadership opportunities.
Exhibitions – Identifies and coordinates community professionals as judges during student exhibitions where students demonstrate their mastery of career pathway topics.
Dual Credit Enrollment – Assists in the implementation of Dual Credit classes in the school and informs ECO students about dual credit classes at our partner community colleges.
Recruitment - Identifies and implements the school’s recruiting strategy to ensure we meet the projected enrollment of students, including but not limited to summer middle school programming, middle school recruitment visits, and open houses for parents and the community.
Family Engagement – Works in collaboration with ECO Staff to create family engagement opportunities, including, but not limited to, entrance interviews and the commencement ceremony.
Partnership Development and Data Collection- Collects data every year regarding partnership development, partnership maintenance, community projects, community feedback, and community engagement in buildings.
Communication – Oversees the school’s communications, website, and social media.
Fundraising – Periodically assists in fundraising to support the programs and activities.
Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

Based on education, experience, and level of NMPED Teacher license.

(Level 1 License: $55,000+ - Level 3 License: $75,000+)

Resources Used in Performing the Job Include (but are not limited to):

A wide variety of instructional materials and resources, including electronic/digital equipment. Standard office and classroom equipment, including computers, tablets, apps, copiers, and phone systems. District and/or personal vehicle.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

Regularly required to stand; move throughout a room and/or facility. Communicate verbally and electronically. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, and drive. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and private automobile. Some evening or weekend work and travel may be required.

Environmental Conditions:

Duties performed in typical school settings that may include offices, classrooms, gym, and auditorium. Community Liaison will be subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, noise, and hazards. Work is often performed in an office setting with long periods of sitting or standing and extensive computer and phone usage. Work is also performed in non-traditional shop environment settings around heavy and hazardous equipment such as welders, lathes, automotive lifts, and greenhouses at SFPS facilities, both inside and outside, and in various other settings in the community.

Personal Accountability:

Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment, including its capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/special applications
Protects the district’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

Santa Fe Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, medical/genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

2026-2027 SY: Community Liaison