What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Community Representative position at Chicago Public Schools?
School Community Representative
Job Number: 2500004L
Posting Date: Jan 29, 2025, 3:32:39 PM
Primary Location: South Side-7525 South Harvard Avenue (John Harvard Elem Sch of Excel)
CLASS TITLE: School Community Representative
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the immediate supervision of the school principal, performs liaison functions between the school and the community in which the school is located; and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Meets with community organizations and individuals to explain and respond to inquiries concerning various school programs and activities; consults with educational staff to obtain information concerning teachers’ interests and concerns and communicates this information to community members; becomes acquainted with community organizations and social service agencies and their programs and policies; attends and participates in community meetings, workshops, and activities related to educational matters; meets with community leaders and business representatives to solicit their support for school programs; communicates in person and on the telephone with parents to encourage their children’s regular attendance at school and parent’s participation in school activities; recruits school staff and community representatives to provide specialized information to groups of parents; prepares activity reports for submission to the school principal; may send school newsletters to parents and guardians.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience. Graduation from high school (or G.E.D equivalent). Previous general work experience is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. Good knowledge of community organizations and social service agencies, knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.
Ability to work with various and diverse community organizations and members, ability to prepare routine written reports, ability to recognize and respond to community and parents’ concerns and educational interests.
Good human relations skills, excellent oral communication skills, good writing skills.
Physical Requirements. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. A position is classified as Sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
