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Chicago
Latino Network 2007 Awards
Gala
We are thrilled to announce the MC for the 2007
Awards Gala:
Stacey Baca |
Anchor for ABC 7's
#1 rated Saturday and Sunday morning newscasts,
alongside Kevin Roy. Throughout her career, Baca
has received numerous awards and recognitions from
the Associated Press and the National Academy of
Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). She is also a
member of NATAS and the National Association of
Hispanic Journalists. |
You're cordially invited to celebrate the remarkable
achievements of today´s leading Chicagoland
Latinos. These men and women personify the
progress of Latinos in America, having made
significant contributions to both the U.S. Latino
economy and the Latino community at large.
Attended by luminaries from the worlds of government,
business, and entertainment, the Chicago Latino Network Awards
Gala brings to life the astonishing achievements
of these leaders and their hard work.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS:
FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2007
The 2007 Awards Gala will benefit Scholarship Chicago, a 501 (c)
(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving the
city's most deserving and economically disadvantaged
students. Scholarship Chicago not only provides
financial support, but also helps eliminate barriers to
collegiate success and empowers young people to
succeed through an attentive and nurturing support
system.
LEAD SPONSORS
AWARD SPONSORS
GALA SPONSORS
GUEST SPEAKERS
"THE ASCENDENCY OF
LATINOS"
Monica Gadsby |
CEO, Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG)
Multicultural, which is comprised of Tapestry; a
special multicultural unit of GM Planworks; and a
newly created MediaVest agency based in New York
City, MV42, which focuses on consumer programs
and emerging market strategies geared towards
Hispanics, African-Americans and
Asians. |
Arturo S. Rodriguez |
President, United Farm
Workers of America (UFW). Arturo S. Rodriguez
has worked tirelessly to continue the legacy of Cesar
Chavez since taking over the helm of the UFW upon
the death of its legendary founder in
1993. |
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Angel Melendez y Su
Orquesta |
GRAMMY® awards
nominated Angel Melendez y Su Orquesta play an
array of Latin music from the modern tropical sounds
of today to the most traditional hard hitting Mambo of
the 50s. Angel Melendez has been a musical director
and arranger for some of the world's most renowned
Salsa and Latin jazz
artists. |
Saturday, September 22, 2007
6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Cocktail Reception
7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Dinner and Awards Program
9:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M. Dancing (Live Band)
W Chicago City Center
172 W. Adams St.
Chicago, IL
BLACK TIE
Tickets include Complimentary Hosted Bar,
Dinner, Entertainment and Complimentary Valet
Parking. Individual tickets: $150.
SPECIAL PROMOTION (UNTIL FRIDAY, JULY 27,
2007): $250 per couple; $1,250 per table (10
seats).
To order your ticket(s), please send an e-mail
message to
RSVP@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com or call (312)
829-1009.
Pilsen re·a·wak·en·ing
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Finally
Luxury Dwellings in Pilsen
Starting at
Presented by
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Rivstar Development would like to thank everyone for
your support with the Reawakening Homes. With its
overwhelming success, Rivstar has taken the forefront
of offering beautiful affordable housing in the Pilsen
area. Rivstar Development has earned a reputation in
giving back to the community as they have a number
of new projects on the way. Please look for more of
Rivstar's new homes coming soon. To be put on a
reserved list please contact
ReyRivera1@sbcglobal.net or
Archistarr@aol.com.
Rey Rivera & Mike Starr
Rivstar Development
Coming Fall '07
re·a·wak·en·ing
is going green
5 luxurious duplex condos in Pilsen
Starting at $215,000
With Eco-friendly
design
For more information:
312-375-6406 · 773-456-1351
reyrivera1@sbcglobal.net ·
archistoer@aol.com
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Preferred Lender
Joel Ambriz
Loan Consultant
770 N. Halsted St., Ste. 503
Chicago, IL 60622
Cell (773) 859-1614
Tel (312) 850-1235
Fax (312) 850-1739
jambriz@amerihomemortgage.com
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FEATURED
EVENTS
World
Soccer
Top international soccer teams from Europe and
Mexico will compete for the first-ever The Chicago
Trophy, presented by Shelbourne
Development.
The inaugural edition of the tournament will feature
the world's No. 1-ranked club, 2006 and 2007
European UEFA Cup winners and reigning European
UEFA Super Cup Champions Sevilla FC of Spain;
Mexico's Club Deportivo Toluca, the 2005 Mexican
champions; Wisla Krakow, winner of four Polish
championships since 2000; and Reggina Calcio of
the Italian Premier Division (Serie A).
Friday, July 27, 2007
6:00 p.m. Wisla Krakow vs. Reggina
8:15 p.m. Sevilla FC vs. Toluca
Sunday, July 29, 2007
3:00 p.m. Toluca vs. Reggina
5:15 p.m. Wisla Krakow vs. Sevilla FC
Soldier Field
Daily tickets are $45, $65 and $80 and are good for
both of that day's games while weekend passes are
available for $80, $115 and $140 and are good for all
four games. On game day, a $5 surcharge on the
lower category tickets and $10 on the price of the
highest category ticket will be assessed.
For more information visit www.thechicagotrophy.com.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at (312)
559-1212 or ticketmaster.com.
Live Latin Music Every
Wednesday at Carnivale
Fandanguero
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Carnivale
702 W. Fulton Market
Chicago, IL
FREE admission.
Cine en el Parque/Film in
the Park
Special thanks to
Allstate for their
support of the Chicago Park District 2007 Movies in
the Parks program.
Make the Connection!
Hispanic Business Expo
The Make the Connection! Hispanic Business Expo is
the premier Hispanic business event in the entire
Midwest and one of the largest events for Hispanic
businesses in the country. This one-day event is
intended to help expose existing Hispanic
businesses
to decision-makers in the public and private sectors.
Also, the Hispanic Business Expo is host to
numerous educational workshops geared at helping
build and expand business capacity.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
Click here to read more about the
Expo.
Official Online Media Partner
Feria del Libro Chicago
2007
Presenting Fernanda Familiar, Carlos Cuauhtemoc
Sanchez, Jorge Ramos, Lydia Cacho and J.J. Benitez.
Click here
for event flier.
Check out the 30-second TV ad!
Thursday, August 23 - Sunday, August 26, 2007
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sam's Club Parking Lot
Cicero, IL
Free admission and parking. For more information,
please call (773) 847-3000.
Franco De Vita
Saturday, August 25, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Rosemont Theatre
5400 N. River Rd.
Rosemont, IL
Tickets on sale at (312) 559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Running the LaSalle Bank
Chicago Marathon?
Let us know!
Here are some runners:
Ana Alvarez
Cesar Alvarez
Jaime Alvarez
Pascual Alvarez
David A. Araujo
David F. Araujo
Zenaida Arroyo
Doug Boodt
Concepcion Cano
Angelica Cardona
Marlene Castañeda
David Chavez
Eric Cuevas
Nino Davila
Lorena De Santiago
Diego Estrella
Sandra Flores
Laura Gamino
Alejandra Garcia
Ingrid Y. Garcia
John Garcia
Jorge Garcia
Julio Garcia
Rosalba Garcia
Alicia Gonzalez
Dan Lucky Gonzalez
Fernanda Guardado
Luis F. Hernandez
Claudia Herrera
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Tracy Krogstie
Luis E. Lewin
Andrea Lopez
Judy D. Martinez
Jose Luis Matos
Susana Ochoa
Violeta Ochoa
Maria E. Orta
Suleyma Perez
Norma Polanco
Patricia Roman
Jose A Rosario
Sue Rushford
Liliana Salamanca
Alicia M. Sanchez
Maria Jimena Sayavedra
Belen Sequeira
Ricardo Sequeira
Natasha Solis
Fernando Tejeda
Clara Torres
Izadora Torres
Steven Vargas
Glormar Vazquez
Julia Jovanie Vazquez
Maria Velazquez
Rebecca Velez
Jaime Viteri
Veronica Wasylec
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Let us know if you are running, by sending an e-mail
message to
info@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com.
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Conexiones
Celebrating diversity and the parallel missions of
Chicago Abused Women Coalition (CAWC) and
Mujeres Latinas en Accion (MLEA) to end domestic
violence, the two agencies will present "Conexiones."
The event will showcase Women Artists of Modern
Mexico: Frida's Contemporaries at the National
Museum of Mexican Art while bringing together
Chicago's most prominent female business leaders
to benefit services for domestic violence survivors and
their children.
Women Artists of Modern Mexico: Frida's
Contemporaries displays the artistic works of 25
women who were producing art, alongside renowned
artist, Frida Kahlo, during the twentieth
century.
Event MC: Judie Garcia, News Reporter,
WGN-TV
Thursday, July 26, 2007
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th St.
Chicago, IL
Tickets: $100 per person includes wine, beverages
and hors d'oeuvres. To purchase tickets online go to:
www.cawc.org/events/conexiones.html. To order
tickets by phone please call Anne Borg at (773)
489-9081 ext. 21.
The 4th Annual CRUSH
CLASSIC Golf Outing
Orange Crush S.A.C. Executive Board Members:
Victor Martinez, Jose Galvan, George Figueroa, Mike
Kafka, Juan Badillo, Al Carrasquillo
Friday, July 27, 2007
Check in time: 7:00 a.m.
Tee Time: 9:00 a.m. (Scramble)
Carriage Greens Country Club
8700 Carriage Greens Dr.
Darien, IL 60561
$120/Golfer (Golf & Dinner); $440/Foursome (Golf &
Dinner). Golf package includes: Golf w/ Cart; hot dog,
chips & pop @ the turn; beer will be served on course;
and, dinner with two hours of open bar.
For more information regarding golf packages or
sponsorship opportunities, please contact George
Figueroa @ (708) 243-9730.
Alderman Daniel Solis -
11th Annual
Fundraiser
Mayor Richard M. Daley, Honorary Chair, cordially
invites you to the 11th Annual Fundraiser
for Daniel Solis, 25th Ward Alderman
and President Pro-Tempore.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Crystal Gardens, Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
$5,000 - Steering Committee
$2,500 - Platinum Member
$1,500 - Gold Member
$200 - Individual Ticket
For more information, contact Maya at (773)
523-6822.
Contributions are not
tax-deductible. A copy of our report filed with the State
Board of Elections and the County Clerk will be
available for purchase from the State Board of
Elections, 100 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601 and
from the County Clerk, 69 W. Washington, Chicago, IL
60622.
The City Treasurer's
6th Annual Small Business
Expo
The City Treasurer's 6th Annual Small
Business Expo is a forum, free to attendees,
designed to provide assistance to small business
owners and those that would like to become one. The
Expo will bring local government, lending institutions,
and technical advisors together to provide information
and direction that is vital to the success of a small
business. Existing and prospective business owners
can attend workshops, network with other business
professionals, and obtain useful information from
technical advisors and representatives of financial
institutions. Also, this year we are delighted to add a
procurement component to address the growing need
for supplier diversity with the small business
community. This will allow minority companies to
establish partnerships with majority companies as
well as government agencies.
Friday, August 3, 2007
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL
For additional information, call (312) 744-3365 or visit
our website.
An Evening with Frida's
Contemporaries
The Chicago Committee of the 'Women Investing in
Women Network' of Semillas cordially invites you to
support Mexico's indigenous women & girls. Please
join us in supporting Semillas' efforts to change the
lives of indigenous women and to create social equity
in Mexico.
Enjoy a delightful evening of culture, conversation,
music, wine and hors d'oeuvres while partaking in an
exclusive gallery showing.
About the Exhibit: Women Artists of Modern Mexico:
Frida's Contemporaries
This spectacular exhibit showcases the artistic works
of 26 exceptional women who have produced art since
the beginning of the 20th century. These
artists used a variety of mediums to provide a view of
modernity through different perspectives. They were
creators, muses and purveyors of a social
conscience.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th St.
Chicago, IL
Tickets: $100 per person. Semillas is a 501(c)3 in
Mexico. All donations are tax deductible. To RSVP,
please e-mail your name, phone, e-mail, address and
number of guests no later than Friday, July 27, 2007 to
gwen@stern-consult.com.
Sociedad Civica Cultural Guatemala
cordially invites you to participate in the
19th Miss Guatemala in Chicago
Pageant
Ten beautiful señoritas (17 - 23 years of age) will
participate. Five judges from different Latin American
countries will be in charge to select the participant that
will carry the title of Ms. Guatemala in Chicago
2007-2008.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Rose's Banquet
1370 Winston Dr.
Melrose Park, IL
Donation: $350 for a table of 10, includes 2 hours
open bar and dinner buffet style. Please contact Marta
Herrera to reserve by Friday, July 20, 2007 at (773)
272-5198 or via email:
martitaherrera@aol.com.
Your contribution will be greatly appreciated by the
Guatemalan community residing in Chicago area and
the State of Illinois.
The Huntington's Disease Society of
America's (HDSA) Illinois Chapter sixth annual golf
outing
A fully equipped 2007 Pontiac Solstice Convertible will
be the prize for a lucky player who makes a
hole-in-one.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
11:00 a.m. start time; 10:00 a.m. registration
Antioch Golf Course
Route 59 and Grass Lake Rd.
Antioch, IL
All even proceeds will benefit the Huntington's
Disease Society of America's Illinois Chapter in its
effort to raise funds for research, family services and
education to help families in Illinois afflicted with the
devastating illness that is Huntington's Disease. We
hope you will join us this year in making our event a
success. Your support will allow us to continue
helping HD patients and their families throughout
Illinois. We're counting on you for a record turnout!
To purchase tickets or for sponsorship opportunities,
please contact Blanca Hernandez-McCarthy at (312)
265-5840 or via email,
bmccarthy@hdsa.org. For more information on
Huntington's Disease and the HDSA, please visit our
website www.hdsa-il.org.
Moses Cheeks Slam Dunk For
Diabetes Basketball Day Camp
The camp is a free, not for profit, instructional day
camp for youth who have been diagnosed with
diabetes. It is currently the only basketball day camp
for kids with diabetes in the United States.
The camp's slogan of "Almost There" represents the
hope that there will soon be a cure for Type 1
diabetes. With the help of the Chicago Bulls Training
Academy and dedicated diabetes educators, kids
learn how to manage their diabetes while playing the
game they love.
The camp, which is open to youth from the ages of 5
to 17, teaches the fundamentals of basketball while
stressing the fundamentals of living with diabetes. It
is a place where participants gain confidence in a
safe, structured, and supportive atmosphere. This
year's camp will host not only more than 80 campers,
but Benny the Bull will be making a special guest
appearance on Thursday, August 9 as well.
There are 35 children each and every day diagnosed
with diabetes. The Moses Cheeks Slam Dunk For
Diabetes Basketball Day Camp teaches these
children that diabetes doesn't have to prevent them
from living active, productive and satisfying
lives.
Monday - Friday, August 6 - 10, 2007
Parmer Activity Center of the De La Salle
Institute
3434 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL
For more information on the Moses Cheeks Slam
Dunk For Diabetes Basketball Day Camp, please visit:
www.slamdunkkids.net or call
Brenda Maynard at (773) 981-1125.
Latin American Police Association
17th Annual Golf Outing
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Shot Gun Start: 9:00 a.m.
Silver Lake Country Club
147th & 82nd Ave.
Orland Park, IL
$100/Golfer (All inclusive) Goodie Bag; Mini Breakfast
& Registration (8:00 a.m. PROMPT); 18 holes of Par
70 golf with cart; Lunch on the Golf Course with
beverages; Beverages while golfing; Door prizes /
Raffle and BBQ dinner with 2 hours of open
bar.
Limited to 160 Golfers / 40 Foursomes.
Dinner & Bar only: $60/person
For more information regarding golf packages or
sponsorship opportunities, please contact Falsino
Lerma @ (312) 671-8028, or Anthony Morales @ (312)
287-7800 or
jrnegrete@prodigy.net.
Proceeds from this event will go to the Latin American
Police Association Scholarship Fund.
Reception announcing the
Re-Election Campaign Kick-off of Senator Iris Y.
Martinez, Assistant Majority Leader
Governor Rod Blagojevich
Senate President Emil Jones, Jr.
Mayor Richard M. Daley
cordially invite you to a reception announcing the
re-election campaign kick-off of Senator Iris Y.
Martinez, Assistant Majority Leader.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Galleria Marchetti
825 W. Erie
Chicago, IL
Individual tickets: $200. Valet parking available.
Sponsorship opportunities available. For more
information or to RSVP, please call (773) 742-9103
or email us at
friendsofirism@aol.com.
A copy of our report is or will be
made available for purchase with the state board of
elections, Springfield, Illinois. State law requires that
we report the occupation & name of the employer of
any individual who contributes over $500.
Contributions are not tax deductible.
Annual Chilean Picnic hosted by the
Chilean Club of Chicago
Sunday, August 12, 2007
11:00 a.m.
Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve (Indian Boundary
Division)
On Chicago Ave. between 1st Ave. and
Thatcher
Please visit www.clubchileno.com for more
details.
American GI Forum of Illinois
Chicago
Midwest 7th Annual Alfred P. Galvan
Scholarship Golf Classic
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Shot Gun Start: 8:00 a.m.
Carriage Greens Country Club
8700 Carriage Greens Dr.
Darien, IL
$110/Golfer (All inclusive) Goodie Bag; Mini Breakfast
& Registration (7:15 a.m. PROMPT); 18 holes of Par
72 golf with cart; Lunch on the Golf Course with
beverages; Beverages while golfing; After golf, prizes
and full course dinner with 3 hours of open
bar.
Limited to 128 Golfers / 32 Foursomes.
Dinner & Bar only: $60/person
For more information regarding golf packages or
sponsorship opportunities, please contact Joe Vallez
@ (708) 385-6055, or
agifcjv@aol.com.
Festival Dominicano!
In honor of August 16-Day of Dominican Restoration.
Fun For Everyone! Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Food,
Games, Contests, Tournaments & Prizes, Health &
Travel Information.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Miller Meadow Forest Preserve
Roosevelt Rd. & 1st Ave.
To reserve your booth or for advertising opportunities
in the Chicago Dominican Information Guide, call
(708) 257-1815 or (630) 802-3715. Brought to you by
the Illinois Consulate of the Dominican Republic.
The 1st Annual Golf for
Uruguay Tournament
Friday, August 24, 2007
1:00 p.m.
Glencoe Golf Club
621 Wesley Rd.
Glencoe, IL
All proceeds to benefit victims of floods and natural
disasters in Uruguay. Come to enjoy 18 holes, prizes
& food. For more information, please contact Nancy
Hernandez at (773) 328-5715 or at
nhernandez@aragon.com.
Latinos for Education
2nd Annual Back to School
event
Latinos for Education is a non-profit youth initiative
sponsored by Alderman George A. Cardenas. The
objective of this event is to raise funds for
scholarships and provide "hands on" information for
youth and their families. Free School supplies (while
supplies last). It is the first of an annual event to
continue in our community.
Saturday & Sunday, August 25 & 26, 2007
Douglas Park
1900 S. Sacramento
Chicago, IL
Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities available.
For more information, please contact Sarita Villarreal
@ (773) 523-8250.
The Dominican American Midwest
Association (DAMA) Annual Gala Dinner and Award
Ceremony
To honor members of the Dominican Community in
Chicago and establish a post-secondary scholarship
fund for Dominicans.
Friday, September 7, 2007
7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Biagio!
4242 N. Central Ave.
Chicago, IL
Dinner Includes: Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, unlimited
wine at dinner, two entrées dinner, three-hour open
bar, live entertainment and DJ, free valet parking.
Cost: $70; $75 at the door.
For more information, call: (708) 606-9703; (708)
307-3319 or visit our website: www.damamidwest.org.
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Chicago Public Schools - Office of Specialized
Services
Director of School Support Services (Senior Manager)
Location: US-IL-Chicago
Base Pay: $115,000 with benefits
Employee Type: Full-Time Employee
Industry: Education
Manages Others: Yes
Job Type: Administrator (Senior Manager)
Req'd Education: Master's degree from an accredited
college or university in Education. A current State of
Illinois Type 75 Administrative and a Type 10 or Type
73 certification is required.
Req'd Experience: At least five (5) years of teaching
and/or administrative experience
Req'd Travel: No
Relocation Covered: No
Contact: Tirshatha Derricks-Bey, interim Recruitment
and Retention Coordinator Office of Specialized
Services, Professional Development Unit
Email:
tderricks-bey@cps.k12.il.us
Phone: (773) 553-1138
Fax: (773) 553-1856
Description:
The candidate should possess the knowledge base
required to insure the provision of appropriate
education services and supports for students with
disabilities enrolled in the Chicago Public Schools.
The individual selected will provide supervisory
supports to field based staff and technical assistance
to other Office of Specialized Services departments,
external CPS units, principals, teachers, parents,
students and local school councils pursuant to
federal, state and local mandates.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervise cluster-based staff in the delivery of
mandated services.
- Review, analyze and make recommendations
related to local school staffing allocation.
- Provide consultation and coordination for all
citywide special education compliance initiatives.
- Communicate with field-based staff regarding
special education issues and concerns.
- Other duties as assigned by the Office
Specialized Services and School Support Officer
(Officer)
Location: US-IL-Chicago
Base Pay: $115,000 with benefits
Employee Type: Full-Time Employee
Industry: Education
Manages Others: Yes
Job Type: Administrator (Officer)
Req'd Education: PhD./Ed.D. or M.A./M.S. from an
accredited college or university in Education
preferred. Type 75 certification is required.
Req'd Experience: At least five (5) years of teaching
and/or administrative experience. The successful
candidate must have exceptional written, verbal,
listening, interpersonal, organizational and technology
skills.
Req'd Travel: No
Relocation Covered: No
Contact: Tirshatha Derricks-Bey, interim Recruitment
and Retention Coordinator Office of Specialized
Services, Professional Development Unit
Email:
tderricks-bey@cps.k12.il.us
Phone: (773) 553-1138
Fax: (773) 553-1856
Description:
Oversee and manage administrative employees,
citywide teachers, and clinicians who provide
instructional support and services to students
receiving special education services and related
supports in the Chicago Public Schools, Charter and
Non-Public Schools. Responsible for special
education program development, implementation of
instructional best practices, provision of expertise,
transition services and adherence to federal, state and
local mandates and regulations. Conduct and
manage budget in excess of $700 million.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervise all instructional and related support
programs for all students with disabilities in the
Chicago Public Schools, Charter and Non-Public
Schools.
- Manage the coordinated school health and related
programs for all CPS students.
- Provide daily administration of specialized
programs for students with disabilities, instructional
support, least restrictive environment (LRE), Corey H.
Settlement and student transition.
- Direct the coordination of activities to ensure timely
compliance, including, but not limited to, evaluation,
medical HSMP and IEP goals.
- Manage the allocation process for all school
based resources (position allocations).
- Develop and administer the annual operating
budget.
- Assure the provision of relevant training to
departmental and school-based staff.
- Oversee the development, implementation and
evaluation of special education programs.
- Collaborate and interface with internal and external
stakeholders.
- Manage and monitor internal reports and
documents submitted to the Executive Officer.
Senior Manager - Central Office Support
Location: US-IL-Chicago
Base Pay: $92,500 with benefits
Employee Type: Full-Time Employee
Industry: Education
Manages Others: Yes
Job Type: Administrator (Manager)
Req'd Education: Master's Degree from an accredited
college or university in Education. A current State of
Illinois Type 75 Administrative and a Type 10 or Type
73 certification is required.
Req'd Experience: Administrative and Supervisory
experience preferred.
Req'd Travel: No
Relocation Covered: No
Contact: Tirshatha Derricks-Bey,
interim Recruitment and Retention Coordinator
Office of Specialized Services, Professional
Development Unit
Email:
tderricks-bey@cps.k12.il.us
Phone: (773) 553-1138
Fax: (773) 553-1856
Description:
The candidate should possess the knowledge base
required to insure the provision of appropriate
education services and supports for students with
disabilities enrolled in the Chicago Public Schools.
The individual selected will provide supervisory
supports to field based staff and technical assistance
to other Office of Specialized Services departments,
external CPS units, principals, teachers, parents,
students and local school councils pursuant to
federal, state, and local mandates.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervise cluster-based staff in the delivery of
mandated services.
- Review, analyze and make recommendations
related to local school staffing allocation.
- Provide consultation and coordination for all
city-wide special education compliance initiatives.
- Communicate with field-based staff regarding
special education issues and concerns.
- Other duties as assigned by the Office of
Specialized Services.
University Club of Chicago
Payroll/Human Resource Assistant
Seeking an entry-level candidate to process hourly
payrolls and provide assistance in the overall function
of the human resource department on a full time
basis.
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START ON OR BEFORE
SEPTEMBER 4TH
Essential Job Functions
- Prepare, process, and administer two
bi-weekly payrolls. This includes:
- Running time reports on a biweekly basis
and distributing reports to department heads for
review and edit.
- Direct accurate data entry into the
timekeeping and payroll processing systems.
- Transmitting payroll upon completion of
data entry
- Checking, signing, stuffing, and
distribution of payroll checks on payday
- Maintain accurate records of pay for all
employees
- Run reports as needed.
- Assist HR Manager with:
- Maintenance of personnel files
- Processing of new hires as well as weekly
new hire orientation sessions
- Administration of benefits
- Birthday, employee referral and
performance review programs
- Recognition programs and employee
functions
- Unemployment and worker's
compensation activity
Job Qualifications
- Entry Level - Seeking a degree in Human
Resource or Accounting field.
- Experience in human resources or related
coursework
- MUST have experience processing payroll
with ADP PC/Payroll for Windows, min. 1-2 years
- Knowledge of ADP ReportSmith and
TimePro a plus but not necessary
- MUST have knowledge of Microsoft Office
applications such as Word and Excel
- Experience in the hospitality industry a
plus but not necessary
- Strong computer, typing, organizational,
communication, verbal and written skills
- MUST be Bilingual - Fluent speaking,
reading, and writing knowledge of Spanish
Please e-mail resume w/ salary history, salary
requirements and references to
ramos-perez@ucco.com
RESUMES W/O REQUESTED SALARY INFO NOR
REFERENCES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Salary Range: $28,000-$32,000 plus benefits
(i.e., medical, dental, life, retirement plan, paid time off,
and more)
Lekotek
Family Play Specialist (Spanish proficiency required)
VENGA Y JUEGE! COME AND PLAY
Our Mission: Lekotek, a division of Anixter Center,
uses interactive play experiences, and the learning
that results, to promote the inclusion of children with
special needs into family and community life.
Lekotek is about kids - kids with special needs. Like
all kids, children with special needs love to play.
Lekotek makes the world of play accessible to
children with all types of disabilities through special
play and learning centers where they can have fun with
traditional toys, adapted toys, books and computers.
And while they are playing, Lekotek kids are learning
new skills that build the base for literacy,
mathematical reasoning and computer use.
Position Summary: The Family Play Specialist is
responsible for providing developmentally appropriate
play activities and techniques utilizing interactive play,
toys, and materials for children with special needs or
at risk of developmental delays and their families with
supervision and cultivation from the Director of
Programs serving as a mentor. The Specialist
coordinates and implements family support services
and resources to empower families while building on
the strengths of the entire family unit, teaching the
importance of play and the ways to include a child with
a special need into family play activities.
Qualifications:
Family Play Specialist: Minimum of a bachelor's
degree in special education, therapeutic degree, as
well as experience working with children with
disabilities in an internship or clinical setting.
Developmental therapy certification is a plus.
Applicant needs at least one year experience working
one-on-one in a direct services situation with children
with disabilities 0 - 13. CANDIDATE MUST BE
BILINGUAL IN SPANISH and be able to communicate
effectively with the children and families they serve. In
addition, candidate must have a car and be willing to
make home visits to families and drive to our program
partners in the community.
Position located in Humboldt Park
COME AND JOIN US!
Please e-mail resume to:
domahen@anixter.org.
NATIONAL LEKOTEK, A DIVISION OF ANIXTER
CENTER
The mission of Anixter Center is to enhance the ability
of individuals living with or at risk of disabilities to live,
learn, work, and play in the community. At 35 locations
across greater Chicago, Anixter Center serves 5,000
children and adults with disabilities - and their
families - through a wide variety of services,
including:
- education, training, and employment,
- housing and residential services,
- life skills and case management,
- communication and socialization,
- rehabilitation and recreation,
- health care and prevention, and
- counseling and support.
To achieve an even deeper impact and permanent
effect, Anixter Center is also a leading advocate -
statewide and nationally - for the rights of people with
disabilities to be full and equal members of society.
According to Crain's Chicago Business, Anixter Center
is the 13th largest nonprofit organization
in Chicago. For more information, go to www.anixter.org.
Bilingual Teaching Career Opportunity!
You can make a difference!
Professionals interested in getting into early
childhood
education are encouraged to apply for a Lake County
and McHenry County program that leads to
certification
and a post-graduate degree. Individuals with a
Bachelor's degree in any field OTHER than education
may apply. Successful candidates receive free tuition
through Northern Illinois University as they complete a
two-year program leading to a M.S.Ed. in Literacy
Education with an emphasis in ESL/bilingual
education, and meet the requirements for Early
Childhood certification along with teaching approvals
for ESL and bilingual education. Participants can
work
while they learn!
The Bilingual Early Childhood Certification Assistance
(BECCA) program is a state funded cohort program
that is administered by the Illinois State Board of
Education (ISBE). The Divisions of Early Childhood
Education and English Language Learning at ISBE
work in partnership with the Illinois Resource Center
and Northern Illinois University (NIU) to provide
training, resources, and support to bilingual
individuals who are committed to the field of early
childhood education and who wish to become highly
qualified early childhood educators.
Deadline for application is Friday, July 27,
2007.
For information, please visit
www.transitiontoteaching.com/becca/index.html.
Illinois Resource Center
Project Coordinator
Bilingual Transition to Teaching Program (BTTT)
Full-time grant funded position coordinating the
Bilingual Transition to Teaching Program (BTTT) at the
Illinois Resource Center (www.thecenterweb.org ) under
the supervision of the Illinois State Board of
Education. Responsibilities include recruitment and
support of program participants, scheduling and
facilitating training, and serve as liaison to Chicago
Public Schools and several suburban partnering
districts under BTTT. Also assists with academic
counseling, data collection and maintenance.
Master's degree required, or Bachelor's degree in
Education, Counseling or related area, plus three to
five years professional experience in an
education-related or government program.
Required skills include the ability to solve complex
problems through critical thinking in a fast-paced work
environment; excellent oral and written
communication; knowledge of state and/or federal
programs and their operations; and management
experience in planning, budgeting and operations.
Experience with academically at-risk students and
knowledge of those grant programs desirable.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Travel between instruction sites, offices and
partnering school districts required. Knowledge of
interactive online web content and communication
(Moodle or Blackboard) highly desirable.
Minimum salary $43,500 plus benefits. For more
information about the position visit: www.thecenterweb.org. For
more information about the program, visit www.transitiontoteaching.com.
Interested candidates should submit a resume letter
of interest, three references, and academic
transcripts to:
Ms. Josie Yanguas
Illinois Resource Center
2626 Clearbrook Dr.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
The American Academy of Pediatrics
Manager, E-Journal Content
Would you like to work for an organization like the
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) where we truly
are focused on improving peoples' lives? The
nation's leading advocacy organization for children's
health has a new opportunity in our Scholarly Journals
and Professional Periodicals area for an experienced
individual to manage the content of our publications'
web sites, and serve as the primary liaison for all
web-related activities. The chosen candidate will
ensure website content accuracy, credibility, and
professional visibility of the AAP and its industry
publications; manage the day-to-day information
submission and update process; assist editors in the
production of online versions of their journals and
other online resources as assigned.
Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree
or extensive experience in an appropriately related
discipline. Two to four years of professional
information management experience, electronic/Web
publishing or editing, and content management
required. Educational emphasis in graphic design,
computer graphics, Web design, and/or Internet
strongly preferred. Additionally, experience migrating
materials to the Web with planning and implementing
programs to successful completion is highly
desired.
In addition to being a true team player with excellent
written and verbal skills, the chosen candidate must
have strong project management skills that includes
an understanding of scoping projects, communicating
with development teams, and managing projects from
inception to completion. Proficiency in HTML,
Javascript/DHTML, XML necessary and Technical
knowledge required of programs such as Cold
Fusion, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Flash,
Dreamweaver, CSS, Ruby on Rails, and Final Cut Pro,
along with a willingness to learn new technologies
and the ability to work closely with key internal and
external partners.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional
and comprehensive benefits package. Please send
your resume and salary requirements referencing
position HR/CLN/522 to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Attn: Human Resources
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
FAX: (847) 228-5099
E-MAIL:
resumes@aap.org
Customer Service Center Representative
1
The American Academy of Pediatrics has an excellent
opportunity available for an experienced Customer
Service Representative in our Customer Service
Center located in Elk Grove Village, IL.
We seek a professionally assertive, self-starting
individual that possesses a positive attitude and
excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate
will have primary responsibilities for basic customer
service functions including order entry, responding to
various inquiries from members and customers, as
well as providing web site technical
assistance.
The selected candidate will have a high school
diploma or equivalent, some college preferred, and
2-3 years of experience in a customer service/call
center environment. Must have excellent
communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
PC literate in Microsoft Office software, electronic mail,
the Internet and the ability to learn new software
products. Bi-lingual candidates are a plus.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional
and comprehensive benefits package. Please send
your resume and salary requirements to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Attn: Human Resources
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
FAX: (847) 228-5099
E-MAIL:
resumes@aap.org
E-Learning Project Manager
Would you like to work for an organization that is truly
focused on improving peoples' lives? The American
Academy of Pediatrics, the nation's leading advocacy
organization for children's healthcare, has an exciting
opportunity for a professional to manage the planning,
development, and deployment of AAP e-learning
courses and content. The chosen individual will have
a variety of key project responsibilities, which include
assisting with the development and maintenance of
all AAP e-learning education programs, courses, and
content offerings; tracking progress of developmental
goals; budgeting; quality assurance testing; and
managing the work of project consultants.
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in
Web-based instruction or related discipline, or an
equivalent combination of related educational and
work experience. Additionally, they will possess at
least three to five years experience in the coordination,
development, and/or management of collaborative
Web-based projects. Familiarity with programming
concepts, design concepts, and report writing
(queries), XML, Macromedia Flash, and Web site
support. Experience in adult learning and online
education preferred. Must be detail oriented and
possess excellent interpersonal, communication,
organizational, analytical, and PC (MS Office) skills.
Extensive project management experience required.
Some travel and weekend work required.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional
and comprehensive benefits package. Please send
your resume and salary requirements referencing
position HR/CLN/406 to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Attn: Human Resources
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
FAX: (847) 228-5099
E-MAIL:
resumes@aap.org
Senior Research Associate
Would you like to work for an organization that is truly
focused on improving peoples' lives? The nation's
leading advocacy organization for children's health
has an opportunity in our Department of Research for
an experienced individual to develop, implement and
provide analysis for health services research projects
that focus on child health and the experiences of
pediatricians.
The selected candidate must have a Masters in social
science or health related field, with an emphasis on
social science research. Doctorate preferred. At least
five years experience with social science or health
services research, extensive project management,
and all aspects of conducting research projects
required. Must have experience working with large
public use data sets and federal surveys, physicians
and medical professional societies, and publishing
original health services research studies in
peer-reviewed journals. Advanced theoretical and
applied knowledge of statistical techniques used in
survey sampling, weighting, and statistical reliability
estimation methods for complex surveys and/or
longitudinal cohort studies is required.
Essential skills included the ability to work
collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting, and
possess excellent verbal/written communication,
organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated abilities in SPSS, SUDAAN/STATA, or
SAS in conducting advanced analytical/statistical
programming tasks including multivariate, logit, and
time series analyses required. The chosen candidate
must have a knowledge of and interest in a variety of
child health research issues. Some travel and
weekend work required.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional
and comprehensive benefits package. Please send
your resume and salary requirements referencing
position HR/CLN/520 to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Attn: Human Resources
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
FAX: (847) 228-5099
E-MAIL:
resumes@aap.org
Director, Major Gifts & Planned Giving
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the
nation's leading advocacy organization for children's
healthcare, has and excellent opportunity in our
Department of Development for an individual to
increase new sources of funding for the AAP with
special focus on individuals and family foundations to
support ongoing AAP programs and new initiatives
through major gifts and planned giving, as well as
manage endowment initiatives and maintain a
portfolio of corporate and corporate foundation
prospects.
Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in
business administration, communications, marketing
or liberal arts (Advanced degree preferred), 8 -10
years of successful experience in a non-profit, a
business or a university managing major
relationships, experience in meeting one-on-one with
individuals, as well as with corporate and foundation
leadership, sales experience a plus, and knowledge
of various planned giving options for major donors.
Must maintain a valid Illinois driver's license and have
a car for donor/prospect visits. Some overnight and
weekend travel required.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional
and comprehensive benefits package. Please send
your resume and salary requirements referencing
position HR/CLN/473 to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Attn: Human Resources
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
FAX: (847) 228-5099
E-MAIL:
resumes@aap.org
Director, Department of Development
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a 501 (c)
(3) not-for-profit national health care organization, is
seeking a highly motivated professional to direct its
fundraising endeavors. Reporting to the Chief
Operating Officer, this individual will serve as the
principal fundraising strategist, developing and
executing comprehensive and diverse initiatives to
expand individual, corporate, and foundation
contributions.
Responsibilities of this position include: developing
and implementing effective strategic and business
plans related to all AAP fundraising activities;
managing and strengthening collaborative
relationships with the CEO, Board of Directors, and
other AAP leadership to ensure fundraising efforts are
aligned with AAP-wide initiatives and prioritized
accordingly; sustaining and expanding donor
relations, recognition and stewardship programs;
partnering with appropriate staff in the development of
marketing and public relations campaigns; providing
sound financial management of donor funds and
ensuring fundraising practices are compliant with AAP
policy, federal and state regulations, and industry
standards; and providing strong leadership, oversight,
and support to the Development team.
Qualified candidates must have at least 10 years
proven managerial experience in all aspects of
development/fundraising; a Bachelors degree in
Communications, Marketing, or related field (Masters
preferred); and the ability to cultivate long-term
relationships with senior management, corporate
community donors, and volunteers. Strong
leadership, negotiation, communication, presentation,
organizational, and PC skills are essential, along with
knowledge of grant research, writing, and application.
Extensive travel required.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional
and comprehensive benefits package. Please send
your resume and salary requirements referencing
position HR/CLN/83 to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Attn: Human Resources
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
FAX: (847) 228-5099
E-MAIL:
resumes@aap.org
Manager, Bright Futures Materials Development
and
Promotion (grant-funded)
Would you like to work for an organization that is truly
focused on improving peoples' lives? The nation's
leading advocacy organization for children's health
has a new opportunity for a seasoned professional to
manage the development of materials for diverse
populations who can benefit from our Bright Futures
(BF) program. The purpose of Bright Futures is to
promote and improve infant, child, and adolescent
health within the context of family and community.
This is done through a variety of mechanisms
including material distribution, trainings, and
collaboration with other national organizations. We're
looking for a technically savvy, qualitative and
quantitative focused individual who can create, revise
and promote educational materials, maintain our BF
website, and assist with key implementation
activities.
Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in
public health, health education, a related discipline, or
an equivalent combination of relevant education and
work experience. (Master preferred); 3+ years work
experience in public health program planning,
program management and administration, technical
writing and/or editing. Web site maintenance skills
essential, along with excellent organizational,
communication, interpersonal and computer skills.
Knowledge of public health issues, child health care
issues, and grants management preferred. Medical
association or national advocacy organization
experience highly desirable. Some travel and
weekend work required.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional
and comprehensive benefits package. Please send
your resume and salary requirements referencing
position HR/CLN/515 to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Attn: Human Resources
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
FAX: (847) 228-5099
E-MAIL:
resumes@aap.org
Manager, Bright Futures Implementation Activities
(grant-funded)
What is the purpose of Bright Futures? The purpose
of Bright Futures is to promote and improve infant,
child, and adolescent health within the context of
family and community. This is done through a variety
of mechanisms including material distribution,
trainings, and collaboration with other national
organizations. If you have a passion for helping
pediatric health professionals improve their practices,
and can work well with multi-disciplinary groups of
professionals, then this role is for you!
The Division of Developmental Pediatrics and
Preventive Services of the AAP is seeking an
organized team player to manage the education and
training efforts of our Bright Futures program, and
serve as a liaison to both internal and external
stakeholders.
Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in
public health, health education, a related discipline, or
an equivalent combination of relevant education and
work experience. (Master preferred); 2-3 years
program management experience, including
evaluation planning/implementation and grant writing,
preferably in a medical association. Experience with
Web page maintenance, curriculum development, and
delivering presentations and training programs to
diverse groups highly desirable. Additionally, the
selected candidate will possess excellent
organizational, communication, interpersonal and
computer skills, and be able to manage multiple
priorities simultaneously. Some weekend work and
travel required.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional
and comprehensive benefits package. Please send
your resume and salary requirements referencing
position HR/CLN/414 to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Attn: Human Resources
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
FAX: (847) 228-5099
E-MAIL:
resumes@aap.org
Please visit our Web site at
www.aap.org for more
information about the AAP. The AAP offers an
excellent work environment, competitive salary, and
a very comprehensive benefits package.
Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer
(M/F/D/V) that values the strength diversity brings
to our workplace. As a reaffirmation to our
employee-focused culture, in 2005 & 2006 the AAP
was named one of the 101 Best and Brightest
Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland
area.
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