Community Based Organization Services Support Coordinator
Job Number: 26000282
Posting Date: Aug 21, 2026, 2:52:59 PM
Primary Location: South Side-4655 S Dearborn St (Colman)
CPS Non-Union Job Grade: S05
Estimated Annual Salary Range : 50,000.00 - 67,500.00
Position Type: Non-Union Position
Overtime Status: Exempt
Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.
JOB DESCRIPTION -
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 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. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.
The Office of Early Childhood Education (OECE) works to ensure all children in Chicago have access to excellent early learning experiences that lead to future success in early grades and beyond.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Early Childhood Programs & Services, the CBO Services Support Coordinator serves in a unique, specialized, grant-funded role established through a collaborative agreement between Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Office of Early Childhood Education (OECE), and the District’s Community-Based Organization partners (CBO). This role serves as a process navigator and family support system, guiding families and agencies through the referral process, providing administrative support, process monitoring, referral process coordination, and technical assistance to teachers. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.
The CBO Services Support Coordinator will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
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Provides administrative process support for CBO partners and families; Actively guides partners through the referral process, helping families overcome logistical barriers and successfully complete their scheduled evaluation appointments
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Notifies appropriate stakeholders of upcoming CPS evaluations and assists with scheduling logistics, and access to resources and materials to support families and CBO agencies during remote or virtual evaluation appointments; Responds to agency and family inquiries regarding student referral, evaluation, and enrollment status using database systems
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Coordinates services across CPS departments, CBOs, and families and provides support to remove administrative and logistical roadblocks to the evaluation process
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Assists CBO agencies in assembling and submitting complete, high-quality CPS referral packets, providing process monitoring guidance on the administrative next steps of the submission process
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Provides technical assistance for teachers and programs as needed
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Monitors and utilize system databases (e.g., ASPEN, IMPACT, and COPA) to support accurate, up to date administrative monitoring by tracking where children are in the referral to evaluation process
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Collaborates with program administrators to identify and resolve process-related issues related to enrollment, transportation, and scheduling
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Collaborates across CBOs, schools and with OECE teams to ensure consistent practices (Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG), Handbook Updates, IDEC Standards)
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Other duties as assigned
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the CBO Services Support Coordinator must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, Public Administration, or a related field preferred
Experience Required:
Professional experience supporting early childhood programs, community partnerships, or social service coordination, directly engaging with and supporting families navigating public systems or community resources strongly preferred
Experience supporting Community-Based Organizations (CBO) programming and multi-agency partnerships is strongly preferred
Other Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Solid understanding of early childhood program structures and the step-by-step CPS special education referral and evaluation timeline
Strong collaborative skills with the ability to serve as a clear, welcoming, and effective administrative link between CBO staff, families, and CPS departments
Proficiency in utilizing student information systems and databases (such as ASPEN, IMPACT, and COPA) to monitor administrative milestones and monitor children’s progress through the referral to evaluation process
Proven ability to proactively identify and resolve logistical barriers (e.g., scheduling conflicts, missing documentation, or transit issues) to keep the evaluation process moving efficiently
Ability to clearly present, explain, and train community partners on administrative referral processes, paperwork requirements, and navigation pathways
Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
