Education Specialist; External Partners

Education Specialist (External Partners)

Job Category: Child Development (Supporting role)

Requisition Number: EDUCA
001885

• Posted:
  March 14, 2025
• Full-Time

Central Office Delegates
1100 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Pay or shift range: $43,400 USD to $53,500 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Position Summary

This role will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the education curriculum and assisting with the diverse learner’s referral process. This position will also be responsible for providing training, technical assistance, and support staff across assigned Community Partner sites, as needed.

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field and a minimum of 5 years of direct teaching experience.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be a fast learner and good at following very detailed instructions.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with others.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to travel to multiple schools in diverse communities.

• Teachers will use outcome data and tailor the curriculum according to children’s individual needs.
• Families will receive services and support during the referral process.
• Children with suspected and identified disabilities will receive services in the least restrictive environment.
• Children’s records will be complete, accurate and up to date in the electronic tracking system (COPA).

• Visit schools regularly to support teachers in the implementation of the education curriculum.
• Monitor education files at the sites and utilize the computerized tracking system to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance.
• Monitor education services to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Ensure timely tracking and follow-up with findings.
• Assist staff and parents with the diverse learner evaluation and referral process.
• Support staff in the coordination of diverse learner services and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assess classroom equipment and materials regularly.
• Assist sites with completing annual self‑assessments.
• Provide training and technical assistance to assigned Community Partner sites, as needed.
• Assess program quality and make recommendations for program improvements to ensure compliance with funding requirements and quality programming for children.
• Represent Chicago Commons at applicable meetings and maintain a liaison with the community, neighborhood institutions, and other relevant organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Regularly required to speak and read English proficiently; stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

This job description is to ensure essential functions and basic duties have been included. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate commensurate to the position. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Chicago Commons reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks deemed appropriate.

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