Chief of Schools - High School Network

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Chief of Schools to serve as the chief executive for a network of high schools. This role is responsible for strategically leveraging network and district resources to support students and schools, with a primary focus on supporting, developing, coaching, and supervising principals' instructional leadership. The Chief of Schools will collaborate with local school councils and CPS departments to identify, prepare, place, and retain great principals, foster a climate of professional collaboration, and implement a strategic plan to improve student achievement. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education or related field
Valid Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (out of state)
Valid Principal/Administrator endorsement (Type 75)
Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing within a complex educational organization (this includes principal experience)
Minimum of five (5) complete school years of experience as a school principal (at least 3 years as a high school principal); or four (4) complete school years as a high school principal and one (1) year of experience in a district administration role
Minimum of three (3) years of experience coaching and mentoring educators
Demonstrated ability to lead literacy and numeracy instruction, as well as design and implement successful instructional strategies for English Language Learners and students with diverse learning needs.
Knowledgeable and effective with leading large-scale, sustainable improvement efforts, whether in school transformation or elevation from good to great.
Exhibit a consistent sense of urgency around closing opportunity gaps and making the necessary corresponding instructional improvements.
Ability to influence and develop leaders, build effective collaborative teams, and coach team members to ensure professional growth.
Ability to clearly articulate a vision and build consensus among a diverse set of stakeholders around the common purpose of setting high standards for all students, helping students succeed and effectively driving schools to fully commit to high expectations.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with a broad variety of constituent groups, including both internal and external partnerships.
Ability to analyze and synthesize multiple sources of data to inform daily decisions and identify areas requiring improved instructional practice.
Adept at seeking out and sharing research and evidence-based best practices; exploring innovative ideas, understanding the practical challenges and how to overcome them.
Skilled at navigating politically-charged environments with integrity, honesty, and courage in the best interests of students.
Aptitude and commitment to continuous self-improvement, and an unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
Ability to make challenging decisions, remain professional under stress and exhibit exceptional judgment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Principal supervisory experience preferred
Urban education experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise and support school leaders and schools in the Network.
Develop principals’ and their instructional leadership teams’ ability to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans that help meet student achievement goals.
Support principals’ development and implementation of their school’s Continuous Improvement Work Plan (“CIWP”), including the change management process.
Collaborate with school leaders to closely monitor school improvement through a cycle of continuous improvement and sound management practices.
Assess the leadership capacity of each principal and their leadership teams and develop an individualized Leadership Development Plan (“LDP”) for each leader; Conduct regular performance evaluations.
Assess principal quality within the network and effectively plan for, facilitate and/or execute school leadership transitions as needed.
Identify, recruit and engage in the selection of new principals able to successfully lead school improvement efforts.
Develop a high-performing community of principals who leverage each other’s strengths and support each other in achieving shared goals.
Develop and build a high-performing network team focused on supporting the work of school leaders and their leadership teams.
Foster meaningful relationships with families and community stakeholders.
Differentiate resources and support to schools in accordance with their CIWP and student achievement goals.
Leverage the resources of Central Office departments and teams and coordinate their delivery.
Pursue the district’s goals for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Collaborate with the CPS Senior Leadership Team, the Chief Education Officer and fellow Chiefs of School in developing communication systems.
Regularly monitor schools’ performance and provide frequent, actionable feedback.
Perform other administration duties as assigned by the CEO/CEDO or designee.