Network School Support Administrator, Network 1

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Aug 20, 2026, 5:42:37 PM

Position Type :
Non-Union Position

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Exempt

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 approximately 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.

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, which provide administrative support, strategic direction, and leadership development to the schools within each network. This network support model is designed to support the unique needs of CPS elementary and high schools and their school leaders that focus exclusively on those needs. Network 1 focuses on the elementary schools in the northern geographic areas of Chicago.

Reporting to the Network Chief of Schools, the Network School Support Administrator (NSSA) will coordinate and facilitate the implementation of multiple initiatives designed to support parents, community stakeholders, principals, and network leaders. This role partners with Central Office (CO) function owners to build and maintain efficient systems of operation that serve student learning and district accountability, ensuring alignment with CPS policy and procedures.

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

Ensure focused, differentiated support is provided to Principals utilizing district data to monitor and support district initiatives and identify areas requiring additional Network or CO support

Support Network Chiefs and Deputies in the supervision, development, and performance management of Network Office staff and dotted line resources, including performance evaluations

Support Network Chiefs and Deputies, in partnership with appropriate CO function owners, in the day-to-day management, monitoring, and support of non-instructional school operations, including but not limited to:

School budgets, contracts, and policy alignment;
Manage day-to-day concerns related to CPS policies and procedures

Support and escalation for school auxiliary services (e.g., facilities, transportation, nutrition, information technology, etc.)

Misconduct, incident, and accident reports

Suspension appeals, expulsions, and emergency referrals

Grade changes

Student enrollment and transfers

Support schools in coordinating evacuation and other school drills and emergency plans;
Partner with CO departments and external agencies, as directed, to support the response to and resolution of school operational emergencies

Field trip/travel approvals

Collaborate with CO departments on issues related to student achievement and school support needs

Build and manage cohesive partnerships and professional relationships both internally and externally to support schools in realizing the District’s vision

Create and share clear, transparent communications regarding CPS policies and procedures

Identify and implement solutions to improve student attendance in partnership with Network staff

Manage Summer Bridge programs in collaboration with Network staff

In collaboration with Network Chiefs and school principals, resolve concerns regarding schools, parents, and stakeholders

Facilitate parent conferences in partnership with schools and Network leadership as needed

Attend Board Meetings to…