Family & Community Engagement Catalyst

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a FACE Specialist to cultivate trusting relationships with schools, families, and communities. You will expand family engagement through Parent Universities and connect school leaders to best practices for engaging with their school community.

Reporting to the Director of Network and School Community Supports, this full-time role advances district initiatives, supports Title I policy, and partners with CPS departments to deliver parent workshops and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree is highly preferred.
• Four years of experience building partnerships, stakeholder engagement, public affairs and/or crisis management.
• One year of professional work experience in a leadership role.
• Experience building community partnerships and facilitating trainings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance and spending for Title I funds.
• Collaborate with the FACE Title I team to guide Title I schools and PACs.
• Attend/lead Title I training and orientations.
• Attend Annual and Organizational PAC meetings to guide policy and engagement best practices.
• Plan and lead monthly Title I PAC meetings and recruit/engage parents.
• Develop network-level engagement plans and conduct stakeholder outreach.
• Build relationships with network chiefs and principals to boost parent engagement and student achievement.
• Represent CPS at community events, festivals, and meetings.

Skills

Partnership building

Public affairs

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a FACE Specialist to cultivate trusting relationships with schools, families, and communities. You will expand family engagement through Parent Universities and connect school leaders to best practices for engaging with their school community.

Reporting to the Director of Network and School Community Supports, this full-time role advances district initiatives, supports Title I policy, and partners with CPS departments to deliver parent workshops and