Community Relations Rep

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

33d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the school principal, functions as a liaison between the school, community, parents, and students to improve school/community relations and student attendance problems and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited educational institution with an associate's degree or the successful completion of two years of college-level coursework at an accredited college or university supplemented by three years of experience in community organizations or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Good knowledge of various community organizations and social service agencies that serve the community in which the school is located
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various community organizations and social service agencies that serve the community in which the school is located
Good interpersonal and human relations skills
Effective oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Provides support to teachers experiencing serious student truancy problems
Establishes relationships with community organizations and social service agencies to identify existing resources and services
Works with students and families of students with truancy problems to determine causes of truancy problems
Develops resource networks and accompanies students and parents or guardians to community and social service agencies that provide services and referrals not directly provided by the Chicago Public Schools
Assists in compiling periodic activity reports for submission to supervisory staff
Meets with community organizations to obtain information and literature concerning available services for distribution to students and their families as necessary
Prepares and maintains pertinent records and reports

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
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.