• Job Description

  Req#: 2882
  Position Type:
  Elementary/Middle School
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/7/2025
  
  
  Location:
  District Wide
  
  
  Develop the strategic direction and vision across multiple domains, including the following:
  District 97 Portrait of an Eighth Grade Graduate aligned out-of-school time programming
  Community partnerships
  Professional learning in the out-of-school time space
  Student voice, choice and engagement as a driver for out-of-school time programming
  Support annual strategic planning and continuous improvement cycles inclusive of deep engagement around the Portrait of an Oak Park Eighth-Grade Graduate
  Systematize an approach for meaningful, equitable engagement practices or approaches that reflect the values of a diverse range of families, as well as systems that foster tailored supports, flexible engagement options, and coordination between families, schools, and the district outside of the school day.
  Stand up an Oak Park Student Advisory (Board or committee). The Oak Park Student Advisory will be able to demonstrate influence in the implementation of the Portrait of an Oak Park Graduate in the following ways:
  • designing out of school time projects, clubs and activities aligned to the Portrait

  • developing pathways to communicate about the Portrait with peers

  • developing pathways for the advisory to have stakeholder influence in critical decisions aligned to the Portrait and beyond
  designing out of school time projects, clubs and activities aligned to the Portrait
  developing pathways to communicate about the Portrait with peers
  developing pathways for the advisory to have stakeholder influence in critical decisions aligned to the Portrait and beyond
  Facilitate and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental teacher teams to apply and operationalize District 97’s Equity Policy and the Portrait of an Oak Park Eighth-Grade Graduate as well as strategies that support empowering families and communities and building trust with the district in the out-of-school time space.
  Collaborate with school and district leaders to develop and implement, practices, and culturally responsive engagement strategies that reflect the diverse backgrounds of students and families.
  Partner with administration to act as a systems change agent to create an environment promoting and supporting student success
  Work directly with administration to use data to identify how school, district, and state educational policies, procedures, and practices support and/or impede student success during out-of-school time
  Support and guide students and families to school or community resources for additional assistance and information.
  Support coordination with external partners, to align equity efforts village-wide.
  Partner with administration to utilize other workstreams, projects, and duties as assigned or necessary for district success.
  Ability set high standards and effectively support schools and community partners in realizing expectations set
  Experience working collaboratively with community partners, families, colleagues, and local organizations
  Demonstrated success in designing and implementing structures aimed at promoting equity, family, and community empowerment in educational settings
  Understanding of federal, state, and local education policies and regulations related to equity and family & community engagement
  Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)
  Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions.
  Effective strategic planning capabilities, including establishing goals and aligning/managing activities toward goal fulfillment
  Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g., supporting high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success
  Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support schools and principals
  Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
  A degree from an accredited college or university in education or a related discipline is required.
  Candidates must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
  Master’s degree in Education Administration, Public Administration/Policy, Social Justice, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
  Three or more years of experience working in a racially, culturally and/or linguistically diverse school district.
  OPTA Community Learning and Entrepreneurialism (CLE) Coordinator
  Revised: 5.2.25
  Perm/contract: SY25-26, plus up to 10 days beyond the school year	Department: OPTA Community Learning and Entrepreneurialism
  FLSA Status: Non-exempt	Reports to: Chief Learning Innovation Officer
  Primary Reporting Location: District Office	Level: Districtwide
  Compensation: In accordance with Oak Park Teachers Association Collective	Date Available: SY26
  Bargaining Unit & Classification: OPTA & Certified	Supervisory Responsibilities: None
  Benefits: Insurance - medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available Leaves - paid sick and personal days provided Retirement - pre-tax retirement plans (e.g. 403b) available
  About This Role
  The OPTA Community Learning and Entrepreneurialism Coordinator supports and collaborates with administration to bring the Portrait of an Oak Park 8th Grade Graduate to life in the Oak Park community. Our Portrait provides a frame for smart engagement during out-of-school and at-home time. It is also a central strategy in our district transformation goals. We will use the Portrait to level the playing field in order to meet the expectations of Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity. All OPTA Coordinator positions will directly advise leadership of the district as a member of the Superintendent’s OPTA Coordinator Advisory.
  Essential Role Responsibilities:
  Supports and collaborates with administration to:
  • Develop the strategic direction and vision across multiple domains, including the following:
  • District 97 Portrait of an Eighth Grade Graduate aligned out-of-school time programming

  • Community partnerships

  • Professional learning in the out-of-school time space

  • Student voice, choice and engagement as a driver for out-of-school time programming
  • Support annual strategic planning and continuous improvement cycles inclusive of deep engagement around the Portrait of an Oak Park Eighth-Grade Graduate

  • Systematize an approach for meaningful, equitable engagement practices or approaches that reflect the values of a diverse range of families, as well as systems that foster tailored supports, flexible engagement options, and coordination between families, schools, and the district outside of the school day.

  • Stand up an Oak Park Student Advisory (Board or committee). The Oak Park Student Advisory will be able to demonstrate influence in the implementation of the Portrait of an Oak Park Graduate in the following ways:

    • designing out of school time projects, clubs and activities aligned to the Portrait

    • developing pathways to communicate about the Portrait with peers

    • developing pathways for the advisory to have stakeholder influence in critical decisions aligned to the Portrait and beyond

  • Facilitate and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental teacher teams to apply and operationalize District 97’s Equity Policy and the Portrait of an Oak Park Eighth-Grade Graduate as well as strategies that support empowering families and communities and building trust with the district in the out-of-school time space.

  • Collaborate with school and district leaders to develop and implement, practices, and culturally responsive engagement strategies that reflect the diverse backgrounds of students and families.

  • Partner with administration to act as a systems change agent to create an environment promoting and supporting student success

  • Work directly with administration to use data to identify how school, district, and state educational policies, procedures, and practices support and/or impede student success during out-of-school time

  • Support and guide students and families to school or community resources for additional assistance and information.

  • Support coordination with external partners, to align equity efforts village-wide.

  • Partner with administration to utilize other workstreams, projects, and duties as assigned or necessary for district success.
  Content Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Ability set high standards and effectively support schools and community partners in realizing expectations set

  • Experience working collaboratively with community partners, families, colleagues, and local organizations

  • Demonstrated success in designing and implementing structures aimed at promoting equity, family, and community empowerment in educational settings

  • Understanding of federal, state, and local education policies and regulations related to equity and family & community engagement

  • Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)

  • Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions.

  • Effective strategic planning capabilities, including establishing goals and aligning/managing activities toward goal fulfillment

  • Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g., supporting high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success

  • Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support schools and principals

  • Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
  EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS and/or EXPERIENCE
  • A degree from an accredited college or university in education or a related discipline is required.

  • Candidates must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).

  • Master’s degree in Education Administration, Public Administration/Policy, Social Justice, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.

  • Three or more years of experience working in a racially, culturally and/or linguistically diverse school district.
  Physical Requirements:
  This position requires the performance of light work—which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.
  
  
  

• About the company

  District 97 is the public elementary school district located in Oak Park, Illinois. The district has eight elementary schools and two middle schools, provides a well-rounded education to nearly 6,000 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, a...

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