Job Description
Sustainable Community Schools Coordinator****Job Number: 260000K3 Posting Date : May 8, 2026, 3:46:47 PM Primary Location : Central-42 West Madison Street (Ofc Sustainable Community Schl) CPS Non-Union Job Grade : S07 Estimated Annual Salary Range : 67,000.00 - 89,000.00 Position Type : Non-Union Position Overtime Status : Exempt Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications. JOB DESCRIPTION - 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 Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) Coordinator is responsible for implementing the Sustainable Community Schools Initiative in a cohort of schools. The SCS Initiative is a joint partnership between CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union. The SCS Coordinator reports to the Sustainable Community School Manager in the Office of College and Career Success who will ensure the Coordinator’s work is aligned to and supports a shared leadership model with the Chicago Teachers Union. Job Summary: Reporting to the Sustainable Community Schools Manager, the Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) Coordinator will support a shared leadership model with the Chicago Teachers Union. The (SCS) Coordinator will implement the Sustainable Community Schools Initiative in a cohort of schools. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis. The Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) Coordinator will be held accountable for the following responsibilities: Support SCS implementation and activities Implement and guide schools through understanding the SCS pillars and principles, track all activities offered, and monitor funding allocations for a portfolio of participating schools. Provide operational support for school-based SCS staff and work with key stakeholders, including principals and school leaders, parents, students, vendors, and community-based organizations. Develop strong, collaborative relationships with program participants and partners Develop and maintain strong, empathetic relationships with school leaders and staff (including counselors and teachers at CPS schools), partners, and students and their families. Work closely with CSI team and CPS departments to solve problems on behalf of schools, and broker relationships between schools and community partners; mediate partner issues as needed. Meet with Lead Partner Agency regularly to provide hands-on coaching to the school Resource Coordinators. Ensure the development of a school-based leadership team. Regularly meet with school principals to ensure program delivery meets the needs of the school communities. Provide training and technical assistance to program participants and partners Provide program support and guidance to participating schools by planning and implementing professional development activities, trainings, and other resources to address needs that may arise. Provide ongoing training to school-based and external partner staff in the use required. program tools, such as systems (ex: Cityspan, Foundations tool, etc.) and required documents for compliance and implementation. Support SCS service delivery and program analysis Review, approve, and oversee service delivery plans and budgets, monitor service plan compliance and data entry for all CSI activities on a school-by-school basis; collect essential program data and generate reports as needed. Review and monitor data in Cityspan for accuracy and completion Respond to all internal and external audit and monitoring requests; support schools in compiling annual implementation binders. Participate in program quality improvement initiatives Become trained and certif