Roosevelt Sustainable Community Schools Coordinator, Parent Engagement Supervisor

Employment Opportunities Designed to Help Us Collaborate in Creation!

Position Title COORDINATOR - EXEMPT

Position Number 8102892

Work Modality Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the Work Day ERP? NA

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Location Code SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (02300A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

The Sustainable Community Schools Resource Coordinator/ Parent Engagement Supervisor leads implementation of the SCS model at Roosevelt High School. The Resource Coordinator portion of the role connects school, family, and community stakeholders to build effective, dynamic programs, resources, and opportunities for students, family and community members. The SCS Resource Coordinator strategizes, plans, coordinates, motivates, planner, implementer, a people-person, and motivator to build a shared vision, develop collaborative strategies, implement successful programs and initiatives, and evaluate the work toward continuous improvement.

The Parent Engagement Supervisor component of the role will involve the supervision of the full-time SCS Parent Coordinator, along with all parent and community engagement activities at Roosevelt High School.

The Sustainable Community School Initiative through its work and advocacy seeks to dismantle oppressive systems, foster nurturing and healing environments, and create sustainable systems of support and is a transformative, justice-centered approach to education rooted in racial equity, community self-determination, and whole child development.

• Facilitate whole-school and community planning aligned with SCS principles and pillars.
• Help to develop, convene and maintain a representative SCS Leadership Team that includes youth, parents, educators, school staff, and community members that meets monthly.
• Align, coordinate, and connect school-based and community-based resources to meet the collective vision.
• Organize and facilitate regular opportunities for the school community to learn about, participate in, and shape the SCS strategy.
• Facilitate community asset mapping of neighborhood assets, needs, leaders, and opportunities with their school community.
• Develop and strengthen authentic, trusting relationships with all members of the school community, centering the voices of those historically excluded from decision-making.
• Engage with the leadership team to collectively design outreach strategies to engage stakeholders for programs and initiatives.
• Co-design and lead a needs assessment and asset mapping process with the SCS Leadership Team and translate findings toward generating strategic goals for programming that are integrated with school planning documents (e.g., CIWP , budget priorities).
• Manage community school programs and work in collaboration with parents, students, teachers, and school’s administrators to develop new and sustainable programs.
• Develop and share reports, presentations, or other communication tools to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Maintain timely and accurate attendance records for all programs.
• Manage the timesheets, check requests, check distribution, and reimbursements for all SCS staff and instructors.
• Work closely with the LPA , school leadership, and other SCS Coordinators to share learning and strengthen practice.
• Participate in professional development, coaching, and communities of practice to continuously improve SCS implementation.
• Foster a culture of reflective learning within the school community, promoting continuous improvement and sustainable growth.
• Supervise the full-time SCS Parent Coordinator, along with all parent and community engagement activities at Roosevelt High School.

Primarily based in a school setting with frequent interaction with students, families, educators, and community members.

Requires occasional evening and weekend availability for community events and meetings.

Must pass CPS Background Check

• Deep commitment to racial justice, equity, and community-led decision‑making
• Proven experience in community organizing, youth development, education, or related fields
• Strong facilitation and relationship‑building skills with diverse…