Anticipated SY Community Relation Rep

Community Relations Representative I

Job Number: 2600017A

Posting Date:
Jun 17, 2026, 8:36:12 PM

Primary

Location:

North/Northwest Side-1920 North Hamlin Avenue (Marine Leadership Acad at Ames)

Salary Range: $47,343.09 to $71,335.68

Under the supervision of the school principal, functions as a liaison between the school, community, parents, and students to improve school/community relations and student attendance problems and performs related duties as required.

Provides support to teachers experiencing serious student truancy problems; establishes relationships with community organizations and social service agencies to identify existing resources and services; works with students and families of students with truancy problems to determine causes of truancy problems; develops resource networks and accompanies students and parents or guardians to community and social service agencies that provide services and referrals not directly provided by the Chicago Public Schools;

assists in compiling periodic activity reports for submission to supervisory staff; meets with community organizations to obtain information and literature concerning available services for distribution to students and their families as necessary; and prepares and maintains pertinent records and reports.

Graduation from an accredited educational institution with an associate’s degree or the successful completion of two years of college-level coursework at an accredited college or university supplemented by three years of experience in community organizations or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Good knowledge of various community organizations and social service agencies that serve the community in which the school is located. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various community organizations and social service agencies that serve the community in which the school is located. Good interpersonal and human relations skills; effective oral and written communication skills.

Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls.

Health & Wellness:
Your Care, Your Choice

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• 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

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays
• Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.