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Policy and Procedures Intern
Chicago, IL
Job/Internship Description
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600 schools and employing nearly 36,000 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. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
The Department of Policy and Procedures is a part of the Policy, Ethics and Records Unit in the Law Department. Reporting to the Executive Director of Policy and Procedures, the Policy and Procedures intern will support members of the Policy and Procedures Team in carrying out its mission to facilitate the strategic adoption, implementation and uniform compliance of all Board policies and procedures to ensure equity, fair standards and academic success for all students.
The Policy and Procedures Intern will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Typical Duties/Responsibilities:
* Completing assigned research tasks, such as conducting literature and legislation reviews and background research on various education policy topics
* Finding, organizing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
* Preparing memos, briefs, reports, and presentations
* Assisting policy owners with policy stakeholder engagement efforts
* Drafting policy summaries and reviews
* Communicating Board policies and procedures to parents and students
* Other duties as assigned
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Policy and Procedures Intern must possess the following qualifications:
Type of Education Required:
* Bachelor's Degree
* Law school or graduate school student (Preferred)
Type of Experience Required:
* Experience analyzing and summarizing policy research
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)
* Strong project management and organizational skills
* Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish long-term vision and goals, and align/manage activities toward goal fulfillment
* 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
* Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
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Position Summary
Company
Chicago Public Schools
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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