Local School Council Relations Specialist

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Posting Date:
Sep 15, 2026, 5:25:02 PM

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Location:

Central-2651 West Washington Blvd. (LSC Relations)

CPS Non-Union Job Grade : S07

Estimated Annual Salary Range: 66,000.

Position Type :
Non-Union Position

Overtime Status:
Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing approximately 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Office of Family and Community Engagement creates opportunities for parents, schools, families, and communities to work together to create meaningful partnerships that ultimately lead to student achievement. The Office of Local School Councils is a critical piece of this work.

Job Summary:

Local School Councils (LSCs) play a vital role in decision-making at the local school level, thereby ensuring a quality education for all of the school’s students. The primary responsibilities of LSCs include approving how school funds and resources are allocated, approving and monitoring the implementation of the annual school improvement plan, and hiring and evaluating the school's contract principal. The LSC Relations Specialist supports LSCs at the school level and is also charged with developing best practices and strategies for the office of Local School Council Relations.

This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The LSC Relations Specialist will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• LSC Meeting Attendance & Support:
  Attend local LSC meetings, functions, and activities, ensuring 85% attendance at high-priority schools (those lacking quorum or missing mandated meetings).
• Policy Guidance & Expert Advising:
  Serve as the local expert on State law, Board Rules, and Policies to advise LSC members, principals, and Chiefs of Schools on their powers and duties.
• Training & Compliance Management:
  Deliver training and supports to achieve 100% training module completion, while ensuring compliance with fingerprinting, background checks, and Statements of Economic Interest.
• Inquiry Handling & Leadership Reporting:
  Respond to all LSC-related inquiries and keep the Director and Assistant Director updated on issues requiring further action.
• Conflict Resolution & Stakeholder Relations:
  Meet with LSC members, principals, and parents to mediate conflicts and deliver best-in‑class support across network leadership.
• Elections & Vacancy Recruitment:
  Assist in conducting biennial city‑wide LSC elections to boost participation year‑over‑year and assist with mid‑term staff polls to fill vacancies.
• Outreach & Recruitment:
  Attend city‑wide events to identify, recruit, and engage current and prospective LSC members while developing operational best practices.
• Initiative Tracking & Minute Monitoring:
  Help track minutes and document…