Program Coordinator, Title IV

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 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. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

The Office of Multilingual-Multicultural Education (OMME) exists to guide CPS in providing a high-quality education for all language learners that is attentive to a culturally and linguistically diverse community of students, families, and educators. OMME aims to achieve its mission through strategic planning, collaborative partnerships, professional development, and the production of tools and resources to improve instruction.

Job Summary :

Reporting to the Chief of OMME, the Program Coordinator, Title VI will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of projects and initiatives related to the American Indian Education Program. The Project Coordinator will work directly with students, families, university partners, Native community organizations, vendors, schools and networks to provide meaningful services to the students and families eligible for Title VI grant funding. This individual will develop and implement student and community engagement activities and coordinate meetings with the Parent Advisory Committee on Indian Education (Citywide American Indian Education Council), and lead activities and data collection required by the grant.

The Program Coordinator, Title VI will be held accountable for the following responsibilities :

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Serve as the lead in writing and managing the Title VI grant application and related administrative activities in collaboration with OMME leadership and the Grants office

15

Ensure compliance with program eligibility requirements and ED506 form collection

20

Conduct outreach within the American Indian community to promote events and activities in benefit of American Indian students and their families

15

Collaborate with community organizations such as Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative and other native organizations in the Chicago area

10

Develop cultural and academic activities with the input from the participant’s parent(s), teachers and community leaders to promote student achievement and prepare students for post secondary success

10

Organize and coordinate Title VI projects, such as tutoring assistance

10

Facilitate student and community events such as cultural events for children and youth leadership

10

Lead the engagement with the Parent Advisory Committee on Indian Education

10

Other duties as assigned

10

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

Education Required :

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required

Experience Required :

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a community organizer is required

Minimum of 3 years of administrative and leadership experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Familiarity with the American Indian Education grant program and the American Indian community at-large

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and work effectively with minimal supervision while adhering to strict deadlines in a fast-paced complex environment

Exceptional interpersonal / customer service, verbal and written communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively and work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Superior organizational, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Ability to use a range of technology and tools, including but not limited to ASPEN, Microsoft Office, Oracle and Google

Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively in a collaborative team environment

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to : Establish / Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary / part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.