Assistant Inspector General, SAU

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Vision Coverage

Pension Plans

403(b) & 457(b) Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) seeks an Assistant Inspector General, Sexual Allegations Unit, to provide legal counsel and support to investigations involving sexual abuse or harassment of CPS students. This is a full-time exempt position that will be paid for time worked based on a salary basis.

You will write and edit investigative summaries, supervise staff attorneys, coordinate with law enforcement and CPS offices, and advise on Title IX and related statutes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school required.
• Admission to the Bar required.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit investigative summaries and reports.
• Supervise, develop, and manage the performance of staff attorneys.
• Coordinate with outside law enforcement entities and CPS offices on investigations.

Skills

Legal writing

Investigations

Clarity in writing

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission

Job description

Posting Information

• Posting Date: Jul 15, 2026
• Primary Location: Central-567 West Lake Street (Inspector General)
• Grade: S09
• Estimated Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $118,000.00
• Position Type: Non-Union Position
• Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Inspector General, the Assistant Inspector General, Sexual Allegations Unit will provide legal counsel and support to the OIG’s Sexual Allegations Unit, which investigates cases involving sexual abuse or sexual harassment of CPS students. This is a full-time exempt position that will be paid for time worked based on a salary basis.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit investigative summary reports, which are sent to the Chicago Board of Education.
• Supervise, develop, and manage the performance of staff attorneys.
• Work with and coordinate with outside law enforcement entities, CPS’s Law, Safety and Security and Student Protections/Title IX Offices, other departments, and external agencies as appropriate.

Provide legal counsel, support, and guidance on topics pertaining to investigations in the OIG’s Sexual Allegations Unit including, but not limited to, the OIG’s jurisdiction, Title IX and other statutes pertaining to sexual misconduct, search and seizure, other constitutional issues, and other labor and employment issues.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Required

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school, required.
• Admission to the Bar required.

Experience Required

• Minimum of five (5) years of directly related work experience (e.g., investigations, legal practice, clerkships, etc.), including a minimum of three (3) of related post-bar experience.
• Professional writing experience such as serving as a judicial law clerk or experience with other demanding legal writing or other rigorous writing with an emphasis on clarity and polish, highly preferred.
• Experience closely editing the written work of others, preferred.:
• Experience in the areas of government oversight, criminal/administrative prosecutions, ethics or labor/employment law, preferred.
• Experience in the areas of sexual misconduct, particularly child sexual abuse or sexual harassment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to write and edit accurate, concise, logical, and analytical reports to convey complex issues, free from spelling and grammatical errors.
• Refined judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information and facilitate the resolution of difficult challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme sensitivity.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently while maintaining high levels of organization.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse constituents.

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

• 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

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.