Executive Director of Family and Community Engagement

4 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time
About the Role

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director of Family and Community Engagement to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in promoting family and community engagement and empowerment across the district.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement Districtwide Strategy: Lead the co-creation and implementation of a districtwide strategy that promotes family and community engagement and empowerment, focusing on equity and cultural responsiveness.
  • Collaborate with District Administrators and Community Stakeholders: Work collaboratively with district administrators, school principals, and community stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall district goals and priorities.
  • Oversee FACE's Continuous Improvement Processes: Oversee FACE's continuous improvement processes and initiatives to ensure effective implementation and impact.
  • Lead High-Performing Teams: Oversee and support multiple directors and teams responsible for family and community engagement initiatives, including Data & Accountability, Local School Council Relations, Faith-Based Initiatives, Parent University, FACE Programs, and School & Community Supports.
  • Set Clear Performance Expectations: Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and support the professional development of directors and team members.
  • Champion Equity and Cultural Responsiveness: Champion and embed equity and cultural responsiveness throughout all family and community engagement efforts, ensuring that the needs and perspectives of diverse communities are acknowledged and respected.
  • Develop Training Opportunities: Develop and provide training opportunities for district leaders, school leaders, and community partners to foster cultural awareness and competency.
  • Establish Strong Partnerships: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, local agencies, and other stakeholders to expand the impact of family and community engagement initiatives.
  • Cultivate Relationships with Families: Cultivate relationships with families, promoting two-way communication and incorporating their voices in decision-making processes.
  • Collect and Analyze Data: Collect and analyze data on family and community engagement initiatives, using metrics to assess effectiveness and make data-driven improvements to strategies and programs.
  • Regularly Report Progress: Regularly report progress and outcomes to district leadership, school board, and other stakeholders.
  • Manage FACE Budget: Manage FACE budget; Collaborate with the finance and budgeting teams to allocate resources efficiently to support family and community engagement initiatives.
  • Seek Additional Funding Opportunities: Seek additional funding opportunities through grants and partnerships to enhance existing programs.
  • Advocate for Family and Community Interests: Serve as a strong advocate for the needs and interests of families and communities within the district, ensuring their voices are represented in decision-making processes.
  • Advocate for Policies Promoting Equity and Inclusivity: Advocate for policies that promote equity and inclusivity within the school district.
Requirements
  • Education Required: A Master's degree in Education, Public Administration/Policy, Social Justice, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. Ed.D. or Ph.D. in a related field is strongly preferred.
  • Experience Required: A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience, including the following, is required:
    • Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience, managing teams
    • Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing teams to achieve ambitious goals with strong outcomes
    • Proven record of building and leading large-scale complex programs, projects, and change management initiatives
    • Experience managing and leading diverse teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
    • Experience with multi-year strategic planning and change management is preferred.
    • Bilingual (Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Mandarin, and Urdu) preferred.
  • Other Requirements: Occasional evening and weekend work hours are expected.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Leadership and Strategic Planning: Ability to articulate a vision, set high standards, and effectively guide school, district, and directors in realizing expectations set.
  • Adaptability and Communication: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Leadership Development: Expertise in leadership development. Ability to coach directors and managers toward excellence, build the capacity of content area teams and develop meaningful and high-impact professional communities for teachers and school leaders.
  • Community Engagement: Experience working collaboratively with community partners, including families, educators, and local organizations.
  • Equity and Family Engagement: Demonstrated success in designing and implementing initiatives aimed at promoting equity, family, and community empowerment in educational settings.
  • Policy Knowledge: Knowledge and Understanding of federal, state, and local education policies and regulations and best practices related to equity and family & community engagement.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing).
  • Instructional Expertise: Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions.
  • Strategic Planning and Operations: Effective strategic planning capabilities, including establishing long-term vision and goals and aligning/managing activities toward goal fulfillment.
  • Leadership and Team Building: Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g., developing high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success.
  • Operations and Budgeting: Knowledge of operations, budget/finance, management, and organizational development.
  • Problem-Solving and Analysis: Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps.

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