Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 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

Students in Temporary Living Situations Department advocates for students in temporary living situations. We address barriers to enrollment, transportation, attendance, and retention, and provide students and families with information about available resources. We protect the rights of and provide services to pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade children and their families who are experiencing homelessness. 

 Job Summary:

Reporting to the STLS Manager, the Transportation Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the STLS department's operations, including administrative tasks and transportation coordination. This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and flexible individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

 This position will be compensated for time worked on an hourly basis. The work schedule for this role will consist of an estimated 30 hours per week for an anticipated period of 6 months beginning 2/9/25 and ending 7/1/25. This is not a benefit-eligible position. 

 The Transportation Assistant/Miscellaneous will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Process and distribute bus cards to schools according to established procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of bus card distribution.
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