Transition Specialist, High School Networks

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Sep 4, 2026, 3:45:11 PM

Central-110 N. Paulina (Network 14)

CPS Non-Union Job Grade : S06

58,000.

Position Type :
Non-Union Position

Exempt

Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 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.

District-run CPS schools are organized into 18 networks. The Office of Network Support provides administrative support, strategic direction, and leadership development to the schools within each network while also driving critical supports that boost student learning.

Reporting to the Chief of Schools within the Office of Network Support, the Transition Specialist will support schools, families, students and the Network offices to ensure students who are transferring, or considering doing so, are able to efficiently and effectively move through the transfer process. This role will also identify whether a transfer is in the best interest of a student and if so, identify the best-fit school for the student and ensure a cohesive and smooth transition from the sending school to the receiving school.

This is a full-time exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

• Serve as a student advocate throughout the entire transfer process, ensuring the student is enrolled in a high school and receiving support that best meets their individual goals and circumstances.
• Maintain open, responsive, and authentic communication with all traditional and Options School staff and operators.
• Coordinate entire Options School transfer process including:
• Review Options School Transfer requests within 24 hours of receipt and make a determination, based on the High School transition guidelines, as to whether the transfer request should be recommended for approval.
• Consult with key staff to ensure transferring students are successfully enrolled and supported at a best-fit Options School (i.e. location, academic program/learning model, supports offered, etc.).
• Follow up with comments and next steps for all approved requests to ensure a smooth transition for the student.
• Maintain communication with the sending school and obtain completed Options Transfer Checklists for each transfer.
• Track enrollment status to ensure transferring students have a timely/immediate enrollment into an Options School.
• Support schools in completing a Support & Intervention Plan for any student whose transfer request is not approved.
• As needed, support students who are transferring from one high school to another (i.e. charter to neighborhood school, selective enrollment to charter, etc.). These supports may include:
• Determine whether the transfer is needed or if the student could/would prefer to stay in their current school.
• If the student stays in their current school, coordinate with the school to provide the student with needed support and resources.
• If transfer is desired by the student/family, ensure that the student is successfully enrolled in their new school and upon transfer, receives needed resources and support.
• Assist in the 14/15-year-old Alternative Learning Opportunity Program (ALOP) admission…