Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 40,000 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.  In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity.  Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Labor Relations team is located within the CPS Law Department. The Law Department provides a full array of legal services to the Chicago Board of Education and the various departments and divisions of the Chicago Public Schools. The Labor Relations team negotiates, administers, and implements all collective bargaining agreements, maintains strong partnerships with the District’s various unions, including its largest: the Chicago Teachers Union, advises principals and department leaders on matters related to collective bargaining agreements and labor relations, and generally represents CPS in engagement with its labor partners.   

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the Chief Labor Relations Officer (CLRO), the Deputy Chief of Labor Relations will assist in the oversight of all aspects of labor relations for CPS. In addition, the Deputy Chief will assist in the supervision, management, and leadership of the Labor Relations team.

The Deputy Chief, Labor Relations will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CLRO, Chief Executive Officer (CE