Student Teaching Coordinator

About CPS

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.

Reporting to the Student Teaching Program Manager, the Student Teaching Coordinator will complete a variety of assigned administrative and support tasks primarily for the district‑wide Student Teaching Program, while also providing support for the P‑STEP initiative. A key focus of this role is the cultivation and facilitation of university partnerships. The Coordinator ensures the program’s operational success by guiding a high volume of student teachers through application cycles and rigorous approval steps.

By maintaining strong institutional relationships and ensuring candidate compliance, the Coordinator helps build a pipeline of educators prepared to teach in high‑needs subjects and underserved communities across Chicago. This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position that will be paid for time worked on an hourly basis.

• Utilize Google Workspace, MSS System, and Salesforce to track candidate progress, maintain university contact data, and monitor compliance with district requirements.
• Review and respond to high volumes of inquiries from both students and university partners via phone and email with professionalism and clarity.
• Maintain the end‑to‑end processing of paperwork and digital records for the broader student teaching population, ensuring accuracy and strict attention to detail.
• Maintain the master program calendar and execute logistics for program‑wide events and university recruitment fairs, including vendor management and presentation technology.
• Serve as a primary liaison for higher education institutions; build and continue facilitating strong relationships with university placement coordinators to streamline the candidate pipeline.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Minimum of two years of administrative or coordination experience in a professional environment.
• Prior experience in professional administrative experience, academic support, and student recruitment is preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM databases is strongly preferred.

• Successfully multi‑task, balancing daily university and candidate inquiries with long‑term compliance tracking in a fast‑paced environment.
• Actively contribute to team goals and department‑wide initiatives beyond assigned duties; volunteer support for team members to ensure the collective success of the department.
• Ability to take a disciplined approach to data entry, proofreading, and document management.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize a heavy workload and pivot quickly between different tasks without losing focus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain professional, long‑term partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Mastery of Google Platform (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
• A "self‑starter" mindset with the ability to anticipate program needs and volunteer for tasks that support the broader team’s success.

Health & Wellness:
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CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs.

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