Family & Community Engagement Lead (Title I)

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a dedicated FACE Specialist to cultivate family and community engagement across Title I networks. You will work with schools, families, and PACs to advance district initiatives, develop engagement plans, and coordinate with CPS departments to deliver impactful parent workshops.

The role requires building partnerships, coordinating councils, and ensuring compliance while engaging diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience building partnerships, stakeholder engagement, public affairs and/or crisis management.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional work experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in building community partnerships, facilitating training, developing both high-level and parent-friendly presentations, and crisis management.
• Knowledge of CPS systems or ability to learn quickly.
• Bilingual (Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Mandarin, or Urdu) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a network-level engagement plan including asset mapping, needs assessments, and stakeholder database.
• Plan and lead monthly Title I PAC meetings to build parent leadership and engagement.
• Collaborate with CPS departments and external partners to provide content-based and research-based parent workshops.
• Recruit and retain parents to local school governing bodies and various advisory councils.
• Partner with school and network leaders to enhance parent engagement and student achievement.
• Represent CPS in community events and collaborate with community organizations and elected officials.
• Oversee day-to-day operations at assigned Parent University site and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Deliver targeted programming and gather feedback to drive sustained parent recruitment and retention.

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a dedicated FACE Specialist to cultivate family and community engagement across Title I networks. You will work with schools, families, and PACs to advance district initiatives, develop engagement plans, and coordinate with CPS departments to deliver impactful parent workshops.

The role requires building partnerships, coordinating councils, and ensuring compliance while engaging diverse communities.