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Cpsk12ilProgram Coordinator, Teacher Leadership
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationCentral-42 West Madison Street (Talent Office)
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentTalent Office
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 3, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of three (3) years professional work experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, time, and project management skills
Working knowledge of G Suite and marketing tools
Proficiency in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, including ability to utilize formulas, pivot tables, and data formatting
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
Demonstrate high levels of integrity, honesty, and credibility
Practical understanding of urban schools and the urban district setting for school improvement
Effective strategic planning and project management capabilities
Experience and familiarity with large urban district context
Marketing and communications experience
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency
Must be a resident of Illinois
Skills
G Suite
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Google Forms
Google Slides
Data Studio
Canva
Adobe Express
Microsoft Excel
VLOOKUP
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Pension
Retirement plan
Flexible spending account
Paid leave
Sick leave
Vacation
Parental leave
Short term disability
About the company
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.
About the role
The Teachers Lead Chicago (TLC), located in the Talent Office as part of the Training and Leadership Development team, operates CPS’ formal teacher career pathway for teaching staff, which includes the qualification and selection process, guidance to principals and teachers, evaluation and record keeping, marketing and recruiting, and pipeline development.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Teacher Leadership Manager, the Program Coordinator, Teacher Leadership plays a vital role in supporting the administration, operations, data management, and program logistics for Teachers Lead Chicago’s (TLC) formal teacher leadership roles. This role works collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure transparent program monitoring and implementation, data tracking, timely compensation, and aligned communications to various stakeholders. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.
The Program Coordinator will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
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Manage all program communications, including monitoring the TLC inbox, authoring monthly updates/newsletters for stakeholders (i.e. network and school leaders), and updating the TLC webpage
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Coordinate professional development logistics for TLC Teacher Leaders, including sending calendar invites, reminders, tracking attendance and ISBE credit hours
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Maintain and update the data tracking systems and dashboards used by the TLC Team
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Calculate, verify, and monitor TLC Teacher Leader stipend payments, partnering with the CPS Payroll team
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Facilitate administrative processes for the centralized teacher leader application, scoring, mentor sub request forms, and annual survey feedback cycles
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Collaborate with the Teacher Development Specialist team and school leaders to align messaging and conduct outreach
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Other duties as assigned
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Teacher Leadership Coordinator must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, required
Experience Required:
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Minimum of three (3) years professional work experience required
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Experience and familiarity with large urban district context, preferred
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Marketing and communications experience, preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organizational, time, and project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously to complete time-sensitive projects while maintaining high levels of attention to detail and meeting expectations
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Working knowledge of G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, Data Studio, etc.) and marketing tools (i.e., Canva, Adobe Express, etc)
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Proficiency in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, including the ability to utilize formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP), pivot tables, and data formatting to manage, track, and analyze large datasets accurately
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Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
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Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
•
Demonstrate high levels of integrity, honesty, and credibility
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Practical understanding of urban schools and the urban district setting for school improvement
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Effective strategic planning and project management capabilities, including the ability to establish long-term goals, and align/manage activities toward goal fulfillment
Benefits:
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:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
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
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
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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.