Deputy Chief of Schools – Options Network Leader

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Deputy Chief of Schools to support the Options School Network across 38 high schools. The role focuses on developing leaders, coaching principals, and ensuring high-quality instruction to improve graduation and postsecondary outcomes.

Required are a Bachelor's degree and an educator license, with a Master’s preferred. The position emphasizes strategic planning and cross‑functional collaboration within an urban district.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and instructional expertise with a focus on school improvement.
• Ability to coach principals and develop leadership capacity.
• Experience in urban education settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Options school leaders and operators to improve student outcomes.
• Develop and monitor strategic plans aligning with district goals.
• Provide actionable feedback to school leaders and drive school improvement.
• Coordinate leadership development plans and provide coaching support.
• Evaluate and report on school performance according to district expectations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Instructional leadership

Staff coaching

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Principal/Administrative license (PEL/ISA)

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Deputy Chief of Schools to support the Options School Network across 38 high schools. The role focuses on developing leaders, coaching principals, and ensuring high-quality instruction to improve graduation and postsecondary outcomes.

Required are a Bachelor's degree and an educator license, with a Master’s preferred. The position emphasizes strategic planning and cross‑functional collaboration within an urban district.