Manager, Advanced Placement; AP) Program

Manager, Advanced Placement (AP) Program Support

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 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. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community.

Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience. The Department of Advanced Learning and Specialty Programs (ALSP) serves as a catalyst to empower learners to be successful and positive contributors in their school community, post-secondary pathways, and life.

Through programmatic support and collaborative partnerships, ALSP provides equitable access to high-quality, student-centered programs (AP, Gifted, IB, Magnet, and PL) that develop the interests, strengths, and talents of our learners.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Advanced Learning, the Manager, Advanced Placement (AP) Program Support leads the AP team in ensuring that the support provided by the Office of Teaching and Learning improves the student experience and outcomes aligned with the CPS Instructional Core Vision. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis. The Manager, Advanced Placement Program Support will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Supervise, develop, and manage the performance of a high-functioning and collaborative team that is able to execute effectively and meet deadlines
• Contribute to strategic planning around Advanced Placement initiatives, professional learning, and instructional priorities to support a district-wide vision for teaching and learning and postsecondary success
• Collaborate with other Program Managers through centralized meeting structures to ensure school-facing supports reflect a coherent vision for teaching and learning across program areas
• Facilitate regular meetings with Program Specialists and AP Coordinators to identify priority areas for continuous improvement of equitable access to, and success within, AP courses
• Engage in regular progress monitoring and feedback cycles to deepen the impact of AP Program Specialists
• Provide subject matter expertise on district-wide initiatives, including cross-departmental programs, RFPs, and resource development
• Maintain program area expertise by staying abreast of current research, practices, and innovations in the field
• Other duties and work streams as assigned.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Manager, Advanced Placement Program Support must possess the following qualifications:

• Education Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university, required
• Valid teaching certificate/Professional Educator's License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with appropriate content and grade-level endorsement(s) is required
• LBSI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement preferred
• Master's degree preferred
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in education, including the following, is required:
• Minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience. (Three (3) years of teaching experience will be considered in…