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School Continuous Improvement Workplan Manager

Employer
Chicago Public Schools - CPS
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Details

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every childin every school and every neighborhoodhas access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready.

In addition to satisfying State of Illinois and Federal requirements for schools' continuous improvement planning the Continuous Improvement Work Plans (CIWPs) are the expression of each school's strategic priorities for the next two years. Continuous improvement is executed in a cycle to plan, implement, assess and adjust strategies to achieve desired outcomes. Schools evaluate themselves against best practices, determine their priorities and goals for each year of the two-year cycle, and develop action plans which address the root cause(s) for the gap in desired outcomes that may exist for each priority area.

The School Continuous Improvement Work Plan Manager is the champion and primary contact for CIWP. The School CIWP manager will be responsible for the management of CIWP site and coordinating processes that guide schools in meaningful data-driven reflection and analysis to positively impact the instructional core. The Manager will assist schools and networks in strategic plan development and monitoring of implementation. The Manager reports to the Manager of Data Strategy (MDS) and implements the shared vision of the Manager of Data Strategy and the Director of School Quality Measurement & Research. The Manager develops all CIWP materials, resources and presentations according to guidance from MDS. Completes other projects as assigned by MDS.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Collaboration - The Office of Network Support (ONS) is a primary stakeholder. Must collaborate with to ensure Continuous Improvement efforts are aligned with the vision and goals of ONS and in the best interest of students.

  • Coaching - Provide coaching to district Continuous Improvement Leads to ensure that they provide timely, appropriate and ongoing support to schools that elicits buy-in and ongoing engagement in the process of continuous improvement.

  • Strategy - Assist in the development of strategy to help transition schools from plan development to implementation and management

  • Training - Development and implementation of high-quality training to all stakeholders that elicits an investment in the tool as a lever for change and builds capacity for continuous improvement in schools. Develop and manage continued training clinics and supports based on analysis of school/network engagement in components of continuous improvement process and cycle.

  • Communication - Communicate vision for continuous improvement, required deadlines, and ongoing monitoring strategies. Develops plan for communication using multiple mediums including webinars, website updates and weekly memos

  • Reporting - Monthly reports for district on schools' capacity for developing and implementing CIWP. Work with network leads and network data strategist to collect relevant data for reporting. Proactive reporting of all CIWP developments to MDS.



Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree required, experience in project management and/or training strongly preferred. Master's Degree strongly preferred.

  • At least three years of professional experience, preferably related to education and/or strategy

  • Knowledge of continuous improvement models and problem solving models



Applicant must demonstrate the following:

  • Ability to use project management skills and tools to plan, execute and evaluate a project with internal and external stakeholders

  • Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills

  • Ability to work independently to manage multiple work streams while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail

  • Strong communication skills, including communication documents for a wide range of audiences

  • The ability to analyze, synthesize and interpret data sets, identify issues and opportunity, monitor effectiveness of implementation, and adjust

  • Experience coaching to help impact personal and/or project development and outcome

  • Is flexible and can function effectively in ambiguity

  • The ability to receive, internalize, and respond to feedback from department leadership, manager, colleagues, and external partner



Residency Requirement:

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and must maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.

Company

Chicago Public Schools is truly a district on the rise. The last five years have been an unprecedented success for CPS, and during that time, our district has emerged as a beacon of what is achievable for large urban school districts across the country. Our mission is to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

Company info
Telephone
773-553-1000
Location
42 W Madison St
Chicago
IL
60602
US

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