Grading Practices Coordinator

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 Teaching and Learning provides school administrators and teachers with the professional learning and resources needed to engage students in rich and rewarding learning experiences. The Office is comprised of various academic and support departments, which work collaboratively to support students’ growth and progress in meeting or exceeding state standards for academic excellence.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Instructional Systems and Supports, the Grading Practices Coordinator will work closely with colleagues in the development of a district grading policy and an equity action plan to address and adjust the district’s current grading practices. Designated to support either elementary schools or high schools, this position will be responsible for ensuring that their respective schools in the district are implementing equitable grading practices aligned with all district grading policies, as well as ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient grading for those schools. This is a full-time exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The Grading Practices Coordinator will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Review and assess grading policies and practices to identify opportunities to advance equity and consistency
• Monitor systems and processes that support the implementation of district grading policies and practices
• Support the district-wide implementation of the Comprehensive Grading Guidelines
• Develop and maintain guidance, resources, and tools to support consistent local implementation of grading policies
• Provide targeted technical assistance to schools in developing school-level grading practices aligned with district guidelines
• Identify implementation needs and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen grading practices, systems, and supports across schools
• Serve as the primary point of contact for schools regarding grading policies, practices, and implementation.
• Support the evaluation and resolution of grade-related appeals associated with Summer Bridge programming
• Collaborate with the Student Information System (SIS/Aspen) team to develop, coordinate, and manage the annual grade reporting calendar
• Other duties as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Grading Practices Coordinator must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience Required:

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in the K-12 education field (ex: administrative or instructional roles)
• Experience with the delivery of training programs using a variety of instructional techniques
• Instructional experience and/or familiarity with school grading practices preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to articulate a vision, set high standards, and effectively guide schools and principals in the realization of expectations set with grading practices
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps to support the continuous improvement of training programs, methods, and materials.
• Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions
• Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish long-term vision and goals, and align/manage activities toward goal fulfillment
• Knowledge of operations, management and organizational development
• Ability to build 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

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

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

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.