Resident Principal SY27 (Chicago Leadership Collaborative)- INVITATION ONLY

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Resident Principal to participate in the Chicago Leadership Collaborative (CLC), a year-long, job-embedded leadership preparation program. This program is designed to immerse aspiring leaders in all aspects of school leadership, focusing on developing proficiency in the CPS Framework for School Leaders. Upon completion, participants are expected to be prepared to lead their own schools and actively seek and secure a CPS leadership role. The Resident Principal will work under the direction of a school-based mentor principal, building proficiency across four domains of leadership: Organizational Leadership, Instructional Core, Climate & Culture, and Talent. This role involves leading projects, driving instructional excellence, managing school operations, and executing a personalized leadership development plan, supported by a triad of oversight from a Mentor Principal, the Department of Principal Quality, and an Academic Coach.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (or earned during Residency year).
Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) or Educator License with Stipulations (out-of-state).
Minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience as an Elementary or High School teacher.
Minimum of two (2) years leading at least one teacher team to impact school goals.
Selection into the Chicago Leadership Collaborative Pathway 3 is required.
Commitment to participating in the full-time employment (FTE) position and program, which requires resigning from current position.
Must live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of hire date and maintain residency throughout employment (does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, but all employees must be residents of Illinois).

Nice To Haves

Field of study in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Educational Leadership highly preferred.
Active ISBE Principal endorsement preferred (or earned by the end of the Residency year).
Member of the CPS Principal Eligibility Pool preferred (or readiness to apply during the Residency year).
Two (2) years of professional work experience as an Assistant Principal or other non-principal district leader preferred.
Professional work experience in a leadership position, such as Instructional Support Leader, Content Specialist, Instructional Effectiveness Specialist, or Assistant Principal preferred.
Fluent bilingual leaders preferred.
Demonstrated ability to increase student achievement and lead in a comprehensive high school.
Demonstrated ability to increase student achievement and lead schools in need of intensive support.
Expertise in instructional leadership and coaching expertise to build team capacity and high-impact professional communities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentations, listening, and writing.
Knowledge of operations, budget/finance protocols, and ability to manage school logistics.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups.
Ability to work with and for school-aged children.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and career service staff, parents and guardians, volunteers, local school council members, and community organizations.
Excellent interpersonal skills, good supervisory skills, excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of the school’s Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP).
Facilitate teacher teams (e.g., ILT, MTSS) to analyze data and drive progress.
Partner with the Mentor Principal to manage school operations, daily logistics, and student safety.
Develop foundational skills in fiscal management and equitable resources allocation.
Lead the planning and goal-setting for departments, teams, and grades.
Support the implementation of high-quality, culturally responsive curricula and instructional practices.
Conduct non-evaluative classroom observations and review student data to provide actionable feedback.
Build teacher capacity and co-design targeted student interventions.
Support the school’s vision of excellence for student and staff culture.
Foster a safe, positive learning environment rooted in SEL and restorative justice practices.
Proactively communicate and build collaborative partnerships with families, LSCs, and community stakeholders.
Support school-wide professional development (PD) and execute strategies to recognize and retain effective staff.
Collaborate on the recruitment and equitable selection of school staff.
Distribute leadership opportunities to build capacity across grade-levels and departments.
Ensure the identification, development, and retention of diverse talent, and cultivate leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.