Training Specialist

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 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. In order to fulfill this mission we make three commitments to our students, their families and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability and integrity. Five core principles are embedded within these commitments - high quality, rigorous instruction, talented and empowered educators, safety and support, financial stability and collective impact.

Reporting to the Director of Title IX Compliance & Training, the Title IX Trainer is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of effective training programs that comply with Title IX and support the District's commitment to fostering educational environments free from discrimination. The Title IX Trainer must advance CPS' commitment to protecting educational access, advancing gender equity, and preventing and responding to sexual harassment, sexual abuse & violence, and gender discrimination via providing preventative and ongoing training for all CPS staff.

The Title IX Trainer will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Working with the Director to implement a district-wide, comprehensive short-term and long-range strategic plan for Title IX training and compliance and related service functions and initiatives;
• Conducting district-wide Title IX training programs and other trainings related federal and state laws and regulations;
• Working with the Offices of Student Health & Wellness, Law, Safety & Security, Talent and other internal departments and external partners in the design, delivery and management of training plans and programs;
• Developing on-boarding and training materials for OSP employees;
• Creating ongoing web-based updates to supplement and reinforce training materials; and
• Track completion for all faculty and staff in-person and online training related to Title IX.

Type of Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Type of Experience Required:

• Minimum 4 years of extensive experience creating and facilitating training programs;
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills both in person and virtually with emphasis on education and training for a wide audience;
• Experience with regulatory requirements for sexual violence and sexual harassment training compliance, preferred;
• Experience training in subjects related to child health, safety, and welfare is a plus;
• Knowledge of Title IX, sex or gender discrimination is preferred;
• A high degree of initiative in approaching responsibilities and implementing institutional plans and goals;
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity; ability to build relationships, establish collaborative partnerships, and work with a wide range of constituencies with diplomacy and tact; and
• Demonstrated ability to lead groups to consensus.

Residency Requirement:

As a condition of employment with CPS, employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of his or her CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.