Anticipated SYMYP Coordinator Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Position: Anticipated SY26-27 MYP Coordinator

Position Summary

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.

Principal Accountabilities

Develop partnerships and establish communication with appropriate sister agencies (CAPS, CPD, CYFS and CHA, etc.).

Introduce Community and 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 telephone 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 proactively address 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 local 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-School Campaign.

Assist with recruitment of Local School Council 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.

Qualifications

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 and Years

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.

Education

Type of

Education Required:

BA.

Health & Wellness:
Your Care, Your Choice

Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security:
Planning for Today and Tomorrow

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.

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