Program Coordinator, Teacher Leadership

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 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:

• 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

• Coordinate professional development logistics for TLC Teacher Leaders, including sending calendar invites, reminders, tracking attendance and ISBE credit hours

• Maintain and update the data tracking systems and dashboards used by the TLC Team

• Calculate, verify, and monitor TLC Teacher Leader stipend payments, partnering with the CPS Payroll team

• Facilitate administrative processes for the centralized teacher leader application, scoring, mentor sub request forms, and annual survey feedback cycles

• Collaborate with the Teacher Development Specialist team and school leaders to align messaging and conduct outreach

• Other duties as assigned

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 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:

• 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

• Coordinate professional development logistics for TLC Teacher Leaders, including sending calendar invites, reminders, tracking attendance and ISBE credit hours

• Maintain and update the data tracking systems and dashboards used by the TLC Team

• Calculate, verify, and monitor TLC Teacher Leader stipend payments, partnering with the CPS Payroll team

• Facilitate administrative processes for the centralized teacher leader application, scoring, mentor sub request forms, and annual survey feedback cycles

• Collaborate with the Teacher Development Specialist team and school leaders to align messaging and conduct outreach

• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, required

Experience Required:

• Minimum of three (3) years professional work experience required

• Experience and familiarity with large urban district context, preferred

• Marketing and communications experience, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills