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Chicago Public Schools

Lead Coach (Math)

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead Coaches must apply for the role through the CPS Careers page for a specific school. The final selection process is principal-directed and based on the school's needs. * Eligibility: To be ...

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Chicago Public Schools

Director, Mathematics

Chicago, IL · On-site

$105 - $136/hr

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CPS Careers | Search | Apply | Get Hired Posting Date Aug 12, 2026, 4:12:59 PM Primary Location Southwest Side-501 W 35th St (Bridgeport) CPS Non-Union Job Grade : S10 Estimated Annual Salary Range ...

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Chicago Public Schools

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CPS Careers | Search | Apply | Get Hired Posting Date Aug 12, 2026, 4:12:59 PM Primary Location Southwest Side-501 W 35th St (Bridgeport) CPS Non-Union Job Grade : S10 Estimated Annual Salary Range ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for cps careers in the United States is $41.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.65 and $42.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CPS Caseworker, you need a strong background in social work or a related field, often supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree and knowledge of child welfare laws. Familiarity with case management systems, documentation software, and sometimes state-specific certifications are typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, emotional resilience, and critical thinking abilities help navigate sensitive situations and build trust with children and families. These skills and qualifications are vital for safeguarding children, making informed decisions, and effectively supporting vulnerable families in challenging circumstances.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in Child Protective Services (CPS) and how can they be managed?

Professionals in Child Protective Services (CPS) often encounter emotionally demanding situations, high caseloads, and tight deadlines. Managing these challenges typically involves strong time-management skills, effective communication, and regular collaboration with interdisciplinary teams such as law enforcement, healthcare providers, and educators. Many agencies offer training, supervision, and peer support to help cope with stress and burnout. Building resilience and self-care practices are also essential for maintaining well-being in this rewarding yet demanding field.

What is the difference between Cps Careers vs Child Protective Services?

AspectCps CareersChild Protective Services
CredentialsVaries by role, often requires social work or related certificationsRequires social work degree or related credentials
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, community outreach, case managementFieldwork, home visits, child welfare investigations
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, non-profits, child welfare organizationsState and local government agencies
Search & Comparison IntentPeople exploring careers in child welfare or social servicesIndividuals interested in child protection roles

Both Cps Careers and Child Protective Services involve working in child welfare, often requiring similar credentials like social work degrees. Cps Careers may encompass a broader range of roles within child welfare organizations, while Child Protective Services specifically focuses on investigating and preventing child abuse. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right fit in the child welfare field.

What are CPS careers?

CPS careers refer to job opportunities within Child Protective Services (CPS), an agency responsible for investigating reports of child abuse and neglect, and ensuring the safety and well-being of children. Careers in CPS include roles such as social workers, caseworkers, investigators, supervisors, and support staff. These professionals work with families, law enforcement, and the court system to protect children and provide services to help families in crisis. Working in CPS can be challenging but also rewarding, as it directly impacts the lives of vulnerable children and families.
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Lead Coach (Math)

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago, IL • On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

One of the cornerstones of CPS' recommitment to strengthening the district's instructional core is investing in empowered and supported educators. CPS continues to deepen our support to ensure all schools have strong cultures of distributed leadership that include academically-focused instructional leadership teams (ILTs) made up of Teacher Leaders, teachers actively participating in Teacher Leader-led learning cycles, individualized feedback, and support to all teachers embedded within their learning cycle.
In 2022, CPS launched Teachers Lead Chicago - our strategy to define school-based leadership roles so teachers can "lead without having to leave" the classroom. Teachers Lead Chicago (TLC) is a cross-office initiative with the Talent and Teaching and Learning Offices that formalizes teacher leadership pathways. 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. The Office of Teaching and Learning provides professional development and implementation of formal teacher leadership roles.
Role Summary:
A Lead Coach position is available at a subset of CPS schools. This teacher role has 80% release time to provide coaching and support to teacher leaders and teacher teams within the school community in support of the local instructional areas of need. The primary objective of the Lead Coach role is to build the capacity of other teacher leaders and teachers, as well as support the distributed and supportive leadership model within their school building. Lead Coaches have expertise in classroom pedagogy, team leadership, and coaching, and they use these skills to develop teacher capacity in classroom instruction and teacher leadership skills. This school-level support will help to improve instructional practice and improve student outcomes. Lead Coaches are critical members of the school's Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).
The Lead Coach will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership
  • Serve as a lead or co-leading member of the ILT, supporting the School Leader with accelerating school-wide learning
  • Work collaboratively with School Leaders to plan and support the school's distributed leadership strategy
  • Develop and implement recruitment, development, and retention plans for teacher leadership roles within the building
  • Advance the instructional core foundation outlined within the CIWP

Teacher Leader and Teacher Development
  • Lead a team (or teams) of teachers in enacting the instructional core (including, but not limited to, planning and facilitating learning cycles to content/grade-level teams, providing lesson plan feedback, analyzing data and/or student work, and leading/participating in instructional core walks)
  • Develop Teacher Leaders' capacity to lead adult learners and build their expertise in planning for and facilitating inquiry-based learning cycles
  • Provide a structured space for Teacher Leaders to plan, reflect on, and make decisions based on teacher team inquiry-based learning cycle progress and outcomes

Coaching and Support
  • Provide one-to-one peer instructional coaching to assigned teacher leaders that is connected to the learning of the team learning cycle
  • Monitor student and teacher learning
  • Model team leadership and connective coaching authenticity
  • Optional - Support and fill in for a Team Lead who does not have common release time to engage in coaching with team members.

Additional Commitments and Benefits:
  • Time Commitment: This is a 228-day position (43.6 weeks, 6.25 standard hours)
    • Spend 20% - approximately five (5) hours per week
      • Providing instruction, advisory period, or providing instruction to allow teachers to conduct peer observations
    • Spend 80% - approximately 20 hours per week
      • Leading team meetings
      • Providing instructional coaching for team members they support and leading the team meetings, as well as coaching assigned teachers and teacher leaders
  • District Professional Development: Attend district-sponsored professional development

Eligibility, Qualification, and Selection:
Lead Coaches must apply for the role through the CPS Careers page for a specific school. The final selection process is principal-directed and based on the school's needs.
  • Eligibility: To be eligible to apply to be a Lead Coach, applicants must:
    • Hold a valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education
    • Have four (4) years of service or commensurate experience
    • If CPS Candidate: Most recent REACH Professional Practice rating of 3.4 (340) or above or most recent REACH Summative score as Proficient
    • Have experience formally leading peers/adults effectively
    • Expertise in the school community's stated areas of instructional need
  • Qualification: In order to qualify for the Lead Coach position, teachers must complete the following:
    • Meet all eligibility requirements
    • Complete the application with a specific school on the CPS Careers Jobs Board
  • Selection: School leaders select qualified candidates and conduct interviews to complete the hiring process

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to set short and long-term goals aligned to school-wide vision for teacher leaders, teachers, and student success
  • Ability to use collaborative approaches and include multiple perspectives in the decision-making process
  • Analyzes data to examine current realities, including strengths, challenges, relationships, and/or underlying dynamics
  • Experience leading collaborative sessions that allow for active engagement with meeting objectives
  • Strong communication skills (speaking, listening, and writing)
  • Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions, along with a deep knowledge of pedagogical best practices
  • 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
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Experience and knowledge of supporting the development of adult learners
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships and actively build and sustain positive, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
  • Ability to motivate others to improve practice and impact student learning
  • Skilled in objectively understanding and interpreting others' concerns, motives, feelings, and behaviors
  • Ability to lead a formal team through learning development and learning cycles

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.

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