Who We Are:
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 17,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12 th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.
Why We Do This Work:
The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.
.What We Need:
The EL Parent Manager is responsible for implementing the goals and objectives of the EL/Bilingual Parent Education Program. The EL Parent Manager will report to the Director of Bilingual and Multicultural Education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: All Functions are under the direction of the EL Director and her designee.
Plans, develops schedules, and coordinates the Multicultural Celebration, BPAC meetings and EL parent workshops/classes that are outside of the FACE department and monitors their implementation.
Organizes and keeps all records that pertain to any classes organized/sponsored solely by the Bilingual Department (advertisement, attendance, evaluations)
Actively seeks opportunities to enlist presenters for the classes offered for parents
Assists instructors with adequate facilities, equipment, curricula and supplies
Provides oversight to all classes in the EL Family workshop series
Expands classes to meet program objectives
Maintains physical and electronic files
Provides timely and accurate reports to the Director of Bilingual and Multicultural Education
Follows up with program participants to ensure they are aware and taking advantage of support services within the program to guarantee success
Develops and Implement systems for tracking attendance of program participants
Supervise all EL parent workshops and events
Will develop and conduct parents’ workshops
Work closely in collaboration with the community partners for the benefit of EL students and parents as well as all district families.
Will create monthly EL parent newsletter and will provide input for website
Collaborate and communicate with members of the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) department on a consistent basis
Will assist in supervising the Family Support Managers in the Bilingual Department and will monitor their progress and problem solve their issues on the Early Warning Intervention System and other methods
Will work with Family Support Managers to ensure they are providing appropriate intervention to EL students in their respective buildings
Will work collaboratively with the EL department staff to ensure consistency and accuracy of information to parents
Will assist with ESL (STEPS) program coordinator and help facilitate the program.
Will manage the Bilingual Department website
Performs other duties as assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Biliterate in Spanish
Excellent interpersonal, relationship, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrates professionalism
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Able to work under pressure and adhere to short deadlines
Proficient in written and oral English
Able and willing to work non-traditional hours such as nights and weekends
Able to be a member and collaborate with a diverse team
Creative, innovative approach to problem solving
High Energy level
Computer literacy required
Desktop publishing skills a plus
Must have valid Illinois driver’s license
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. High Experience in a busy, highly energetic environment. Work experience with parents and schools is a plus.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent in-district travel. Will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, and occasionally weekends.
Work Environment: Busy office environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.
Terms of Employment: 12 months
Salary/Benefits: Salary Structure
Other: This job description contains duties and responsibilities that are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the District and employee and is subject to change by the District as needs and requirements change. This description is written primarily for position evaluation purposes. The principle activities are not necessarily all-inclusive. This position is funded with Title III funds and will be a year-to-year position based on need and funding.
Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date. Only online applications will be considered. Apply: www.wps60.org Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,
religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.
