Chicago Public Schools
Manager, Advanced Placement (AP) Program Support
Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Posting Date Jul 23, 2025, 3:49:51 PM
Primary Location Central-42 West Madison Street (Adv Learning and Specialty Prg)
CPS Non-Union Job Grade: S09
Estimated Annual Salary Range 87,000.00 - 115,500.00
Position Type: Non-Union Position
Overtime Status Exempt
Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications. 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.
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.
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.
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
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 combination with two (2) years of experience in an elevated, content specialist-type role.)
Minimum of three (3) years of teacher leadership experience, such as leading school teams in the development of curriculum and assessments, analyzing student performance data, etc.
Minimum of three (3) years working with adult learners, including creating, organizing, and facilitating professional learning experiences that meet participants' needs
Minimum of two (2) years supporting AP programs or other advanced learning and/or specialty programs at the District level
Experience leading a high-functioning team within the program area focus, providing professional coaching, or managing others
Experience with program management, strategic planning, and adult learning to shape the cross-program district-wide professional learning strategy
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Expertise in planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning
Deep knowledge/understanding of teaching and learning instructional best practices in advanced courses
Strong leadership and team-building skills, e.g., ability to develop high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success.
Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish and articulate a vision and goals, set high standards, and effectively guide individuals and teams in the realization of expectations set
Exceptional organizational skills; ability to effectively manage several work streams simultaneously
Capable of building and sustaining positive, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating and communicating across a diverse range of audiences, including network teams, principals, teachers, and support staff
Commitment to CPS Instructional Core Vision and ensuring that all students have access to grade-level, standards-aligned learning opportunities
Ability to build consensus and leverage expertise with educators across the district
Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency
- Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
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Posting Date Jul 23, 2025, 3:49:51 PM
Primary Location Central-42 West Madison Street (Adv Learning and Specialty Prg)
CPS Non-Union Job Grade: S09
Estimated Annual Salary Range 87,000.00 - 115,500.00
Position Type: Non-Union Position
Overtime Status Exempt
Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications. 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.
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.
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.
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
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 combination with two (2) years of experience in an elevated, content specialist-type role.)
Minimum of three (3) years of teacher leadership experience, such as leading school teams in the development of curriculum and assessments, analyzing student performance data, etc.
Minimum of three (3) years working with adult learners, including creating, organizing, and facilitating professional learning experiences that meet participants' needs
Minimum of two (2) years supporting AP programs or other advanced learning and/or specialty programs at the District level
Experience leading a high-functioning team within the program area focus, providing professional coaching, or managing others
Experience with program management, strategic planning, and adult learning to shape the cross-program district-wide professional learning strategy
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Expertise in planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning
Deep knowledge/understanding of teaching and learning instructional best practices in advanced courses
Strong leadership and team-building skills, e.g., ability to develop high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success.
Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish and articulate a vision and goals, set high standards, and effectively guide individuals and teams in the realization of expectations set
Exceptional organizational skills; ability to effectively manage several work streams simultaneously
Capable of building and sustaining positive, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating and communicating across a diverse range of audiences, including network teams, principals, teachers, and support staff
Commitment to CPS Instructional Core Vision and ensuring that all students have access to grade-level, standards-aligned learning opportunities
Ability to build consensus and leverage expertise with educators across the district
Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency
- Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Keep in touch to hear about our organization.
#J-18808-Ljbffr