Anticipated SY26-27 MYP Coordinator

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 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.

Responsibilities

Develop partnerships and establish communication with appropriate sister agencies (CAPS, CPD, CYFS and CHA. etc.)
Introduce Community qnd Faith Based Organizations to their local schools; encourage CBOs and FBOs 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 qddress 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
Assist schools with creating/establishing a parent room that can be utilized by all parents
Assist with increasing parental participation in local schools and district wide activities
Identify opportunities for parents to benefit from Community Based Organizations and Faith Based Organizations initiatives
Assist schools at the loco! level with effective programs to increase parental involvement
Assist with coordination:of activities associated with CPS special projects
Attend and support CPS press events
Assist with Back-to-Sch(jol Campaign
Assist with recruitment of Local School Council (LSC) candidates
Assist with school opening and closing projects
Assist with special initiatives from other central office departments
Maintain a database of CBOs and FBOs
Other duties as assigned by the Unit Director