Job Description
Job Description
Title : Part Time Community School Coordinator
Location : CICS Lloyd Bond- 13300 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60827
Reports To : Principal
Salary Range : Starting at $25 / hour
Employee Type : Regular Part Time
Start Date : October 2025
Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.
Position Overview
The Community School Coordinator (CSC) provides leadership and vision in the ongoing planning, development, direction, and evolution of the community school. This person is responsible for transforming the school into a comprehensive community school. The CSC partners with the school principal and the school-based instructional leadership team (ILT) to identify the school community’s assets and needs and develop a continuum of student and family services, and create a thriving Community School partnership that supports students and families, connects the school to the community, and fosters an atmosphere of academic excellence, inclusivity, and collective responsibility. The CSC facilitates the development and implementation of the strategic plan in collaboration with school and community members / partners; oversees the alignment of assets with needs; and manages the integration of before and after school programs and wraparound services with the academic program and schedule. The Coordinator may also engage in fundraising activities.
Responsibilities
Culture
- Build and foster positive and professional relationships with all stakeholders - students, staff, families, and community members
- Honor community and stakeholder input when making decisions
- Foster positive climate and culture
- Maintain visibility with all stakeholders
- Represent the school and the organization at community events to gain real-time insights into how to forge sustainable partnerships in service of the Community School
Program Planning and Management 75%
Meet regularly with the school principal to advise on how to integrate partners and community members into existing school structuresMeet regularly with the Deputy Chief of Engagement and the Director of Engagement and Community Schools to research and secure academic and non-academic opportunitiesOversee all program partners providing before- and / or after-school and weekend services at the community schoolPlan and make recommendations for the implementation of high quality program activities that meet the mission and vision of the program and align to the needs of the communityLeverage community assets and partnerships to provide resources and learning opportunities for familiesIdentify, collect, and disseminate family resources that meet the community’s identified needsAlign resources and partnerships to Campus Growth Plan goals and priorities.Seek and collect feedback from teachers, staff, families, and students to identify ongoing needs of students and familiesRespond to families questions and concerns in partnership with the school principalAssume responsibility for additional school programs based on principal and network team requestsManage before / aftercare staff members to assure they have training, information, and materials neededCommunicate with school staff, before / aftercare staff, students, and families on scheduling, space, time, and logisticsLeadership Development 15%
Attend and participate in regional and network professional development sessionsActively research and pursue in potential community partnership opportunitiesSeek and be receptive to professional feedback as a way to continually growRepresent Distinctive Schools and the campus at community events as a way to bolster partnerships and elevate the school’s presenceAttend weekly instructional leadership team (ILT) meetingsContribute to the creation and execution of the Campus Growth Plan (CGP)The Community School Coordinator’s leadership practice will be measured and developed using a leadership frameworkEnrollment Support 10%
Support campus and DS Recruitment and Enrollment pipelineCreatively and confidently connect with families, informing and inspiring them to share their story about DS and the campusCollaborate with campus recruitment, enrollment leads, and Deputy Chief of EngagementAssist with the recruitment and enrollment events throughout the year (including summer)Requirements (minimum)
Education : Bachelor’s Degree social work, counseling, education or related field
Qualifications
5 years’ teaching experience3 years’ school leadership experience5 years of experience working with children in educational, activity or social service including experience facilitating supportive and social emotional programming to youth and adolescentsExperience working within a school setting, and functioning as team leader of a group of stakeholders, including school administration, faculty, and support service personnelExperience with community engagement; negotiating with a variety of stakeholders, leading shared decision-making and problem solvingTechnology demands :Proficient with cloud based software solutions (such as GoogleSuite)
Ability to learn digital tools and programs as needed for the positionLong standing member of the local communityPhysical demands
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule that includes evenings and some weekendsOccasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 50% walking, and 20% standingDescription Disclaimer : Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
EEO :
Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and / or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact talent@distinctiveschools.org or call 773.828.4191