Anticipated SY26-27 IB Coordinator

Position Summary

serve as a key liaison by working with schools, parents, community members, faith based organizations and sister agencies to cultivate a culture of communication that links home/school/community while representing CPS in a positive manner.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop partnerships and establish communication with appropriate sister agencies (CAPS, CPD, CYFS and CHA. etc.)
  • Introduce Community and Faith Based Organizations to their local schools; encourage CBOs and FBO to support their local school
  • Provide timely, credible and accurate responses to community stakeholders; reinforce the CPS message that the School is the Center of the community
  • Maintain regular contact with CBOs and, FBOs through site visits, written correspondence, technical assistance and telephohe contact
• Schedule meetings with sister agencies to brief each other on new initiatives
• Identify opportunities to partner with sister agencies on initiatives that will benefit CPS
• Listen and pro-actively address community concerns that affect the Chicago Public School system
• Identify within each community, after-school, weekend program gaps
• Work with schools to help provide a friendly and welcoming environment where parents and community members feel they are wanted and welcomed
• Affiliate with schools at the loco! level with effective programs to increase parental involvement
• Affiliate with coordination:of activities associated with CPS special projects
• Attend and support CPS press events
• Affiliate with Back-to-Sch(jol Campaign
• Affiliate with recruitment of Local School Council (LSC) candidates
• Affiliate with school opening and closing projects
• Affiliate with special initiatives from other central office departments
• Maintain a database of CBOs and FBOs

Skills

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with CPS parents, CPS employees, community organizations, faith-based organizations, appointed and elected officials;
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently;
• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written;
• Ability to make persuasive public presentations;
• Ability to listen and respond to internal and external customers on a number of issues;
• Ability to accomplish goals using sound analytical and decision-making skills, and to creatively problem-solve complex issues;
• Knowledge of Chicago Public Schools, community and faith based organizations;
• Experience And Number Of Years Experience managing volunteer initiatives and developing strategies related to, volunteerism, community leadership and community relations programs;
• Knowledge of public relations and public involvement techniques and strategies;
• Experience in working with community and faith based organizations to support their involvement with Chicago Public Schools;
• Active participation with community organizations.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
• CPS Is Committed To Providing Comprehensive Health Coverage To Our Employees And Their Eligible Dependents.
• You'll Have Access To a Variety Of Choices To Best Fit Your Needs
• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
• We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
• CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays
• Leaves