Chief Teaching & Learning Officer

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 175,000 - 205,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Chief Teaching & Learning Officer to lead the Office of Teaching and Learning, aligning PreK-12 curriculum, professional learning, and assessment with the district’s Instructional Core Vision. Reporting to the Chief Education Officer, you will oversee the district’s curriculum system, develop improvement plans, and coach leaders across departments and networks.

You will guide equitable instructional practice, coordinate large-scale PD events, and ensure

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education or related field is required.
PEL with ISBE administrative endorsement is required.
EdD or PhD in a related field is strongly preferred.
Minimum of ten years of professional experience.
Minimum of seven years of leadership experience in a complex educational organization.
Minimum of three years in school leadership, preferably as a principal.
Experience designing curriculum, assessments, and data-informed instruction.
Experience in professional project and change management is preferred.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Provide the strategic vision for the Office of Teaching & Learning.
Lead the design, delivery, and facilitation of professional learning.
Oversee district-wide implementation of Skyline digital curriculum.
Coordinate differentiated supports based on data and needs assessments.
Plan large-scale events and professional learning for leaders and teachers.
Guide equitable instructional practices and policy alignment.
Supervise and evaluate directors with feedback.
Communicate priorities to networks and principals.
Drive decision-making on grading, scheduling, and calendars.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Instructional leadership

Data-informed decision making

Collaboration

Change management

Vision setting

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

PEL with administrative endorsement (ISBE)

EdD or PhD preferred

Job description

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Posting Date

Aug 26, 2026, 1:52:51 PM

Primary Location

Central-42 West Madison Street (Office of Teaching & Learning)

CPS Non-Union Job Grade : S13

Estimated Annual Salary Range

175,000.00 - 205,000.00

Position Type : Non-Union Position

Overtime Status

Exempt

Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 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. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

The Office of Teaching and Learning (T & L) provides school administrators and teachers with the professional learning and resources needed to engage students in rich and rewarding learning experiences. The Office is comprised of various academic and support departments, which work collaboratively to support students’ growth and progress in meeting or exceeding state standards for academic excellence.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Education Officer, the Chief Teaching & Learning Officer will be responsible for establishing a holistic, research-based strategy for school support that advances the district’s Instructional Core Vision. This position will oversee the implementation of a PreK-12 Curriculum System, continuous improvement work plans, content departments, and the coaching and development of leaders through formalized goal setting and alignment/convergence of work across academic departments. The Chief Teaching & Learning Officer will also oversee the district's investments in instructional improvement, including an aligned system of collaboration with the Office of Network Supports, District Networks, school leaders, teachers, school-based coaches, and teacher leaders.

The Chief Teaching & Learning Officer will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

Provide the strategic vision for the Office of Teaching & Learning in alignment with the Chief Schools Officer, Network Chiefs, and other central office departments
Lead the design, delivery, and facilitation of a coherent system of professional learning aligned to the district’s Instructional Core Vision, across and throughout the organization, including Central Office, Network, and school-based staff
Lead the district-wide implementation and continuous improvement of Skyline, the district’s PreK-12 digital curriculum system
Partner with the Chief Schools Officer and Network Chiefs to identify and coordinate deployment of differentiated academic supports based on essential data, including formal/informal needs assessments
Lead content specialists and directors in planning for large-scale, district-wide events, and professional development (e.g., Instructional Leadership Team [ILT] Institute)
Lead the district's efforts to implement the district's vision and commitment to a balanced assessment system
Supervise and evaluate directors by modeling growth mindset, effective collaboration, data utilization and problem solving; provide regular feedback on individual, team, and departmental progress
Provide guidance to departments on increasing student access to early college and career credit opportunities
Clearly communicate the T&L priorities to network staff and principals; actively engage in dialogue with varying stakeholders to inform the effectiveness of the work of T&L
Drive district decision-making and implementation around academic practices and policies, including but not limited to, grading, promotion, graduation, credit recovery, scheduling, academic calendar, and culturally responsive education
Support other workstreams as needed to ensure departmental success

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Chief Teaching and Learning Officer must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

Master’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university is required
Valid teaching certificate/Professional Educator’s License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with an administrative endorsement is required
EdD or PhD in a related field is strongly preferred

Experience Required:

Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, including the following, is required:
Minimum of seven (7) years of leadership experience within a complex educational organization
Minimum of three (3) years of school leadership experience is required, preferably experience as a principal
Demonstrated experience in teaching; designing and building curriculum; developing assessments and analyzing student performance data
Experience developing differentiated instructional strategies that address achievement gaps and creating, organizing, and leading professional learning experiences for teacher leaders
Experience in professional project and change management is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to articulate a vision, set high standards, and effectively guide schools and principals in the realization of expectations set
Expertise in leadership development and instructional leadership; ability to coach directors and managers toward excellence, build capacity of content area teams, and develop meaningful and high-impact professional communities for teachers and school leaders
Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)
Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions
Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish long-term vision and goals, and align/manage activities toward goal fulfillment
Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g., ability to develop high performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success
Knowledge of operations, budget/finance, management, and organizational development
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

Conditions of Employment

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.

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs: