Chicago Communities Co-Creating Education (CCCE) Grant Program Manager - Temporary Part-Time

Chicago Communities Co-Creating Education (CCCE) Grant Program Manager

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans : academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Office of Portfolio Management (OPM) ensures every student in Chicago has a choice of well-resourced schools in their neighborhood that best meet their unique learning needs by building coherent and aligned systems for enrollment, regional school planning, incubation of quality school options, and school accountability across the district.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Portfolio Office Initiatives, the CCCE Grant Program Manager will be responsible for planning and co-facilitating Chicago Communities Co-Creating Education (CCCE) meetings, participating in discussions with community partners from Austin, Roseland, and Washington Park, strategizing opportunities for community members to offer feedback regarding education planning, and coordinating with CCCE project partners.

Responsibilities

The CCCE Grant Program Manager will be held accountable for the following responsibilities :

• Support the Chicago Communities Co-Creating Education (CCCE) program by planning and co-facilitating Stakeholder Advisory Design Team (SADT) meetings. Ensure all meetings are grounded in the CPS Equity Framework and aligned with the goals of the grant;
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with principals, school communities, community partners, and families involved in the CCCE project;
• Engage with community partners to gather input, ensure meaningful collaboration, and integrate community perspectives throughout the planning and implementation process;
• Review educational plans developed by CCCE partner communities to ensure they are complete, high-quality, and reflective of shared goals between CPS and the community;
• Support the preparation of official reports and updates to the U.S. Department of Education related to the CCCE project.

Qualifications

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Program Manager must possess the following qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to :