Network School Operations & Partnerships Lead

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Network School Support Administrator to coordinate initiatives supporting parents, principals, and network leaders within Network 9. The role partners with Central Office to build efficient operational systems aligned with CPS policy, with responsibilities spanning student attendance, budgets, and school operations.

It is a full-time exempt role. The successful candidate will have a valid PEL and PK–12 principal endorsement, a bachelor's degree, and at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) and an Administrative Endorsement / PK–12 Principal Endorsement required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Resident Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Principal experience required; Other significant, comparable District leadership roles requiring an Administrative Endorsement and team management may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide differentiated support to Principals using district data to monitor and support district initiatives.
• Supervise and evaluate Network Office staff and dotted line resources, including performance evaluations.
• Oversee day-to-day management of non-instructional school operations (budgets, contracts, policy alignment; staff and policy issues).
• Coordinate school budgets, contracts, and policy alignment; manage CPS policies and procedures.
• Support and escalation for school auxiliary services (facilities, transportation, nutrition, IT).
• Handle misconduct/incident/accident reports; manage suspensions and expulsions.
• Coordinate enrollment/transfers; assist with emergency drills and plans; partner with CO and external agencies.
• Attend Board Meetings to support families and schools as applicable
• Perform other duties and workstreams as assigned

Skills

Operational efficiency

Budget management

Policy communication

Interpersonal skills

Data reporting

Problem solving

Project management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

PEL license

Administrative Endorsement / PK–12 Principal Endorsement

Master’s degree

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Network School Support Administrator to coordinate initiatives supporting parents, principals, and network leaders within Network 9. The role partners with Central Office to build efficient operational systems aligned with CPS policy, with responsibilities spanning student attendance, budgets, and school operations.

It is a full-time exempt role. The successful candidate will have a valid PEL and PK–12 principal endorsement, a bachelor's degree, and at