Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing nearly 44,000 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.

 Reporting to the Chief Officer of the Office of College & Career Success, the Executive Director, the Office of Social Emotional Learning (OSEL) will lead the strategic direction and staff of OSEL toward a vision of ensuring all students are supported and engaged in their schools and develop lifelong culturally-affirming social & emotional competencies. The Executive Director will oversee all human and financial resources necessary to implement and continuously improve the department’s strategic plan.