Assistant Inspector General

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a leading educational institution in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ 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.

Job Summary:

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is the independent oversight body for Chicago's approximately 650 public, contract, and charter schools.

The Office's Sexual Allegations Unit investigates allegations of sexual misconduct by a CPS-affiliated adult, including employees, contractors, vendors, and charter schools, where the victim is a CPS student and/or a minor.

Reporting to the Inspector General, the Assistant Inspector General, Sexual Allegations Unit will provide legal counsel and support to the OIG's Sexual Allegations Unit, which investigates cases involving sexual abuse or sexual harassment of CPS students.

The Assistant Inspector General will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

  • Provide legal counsel, support, and guidance on topics including but not limited to, the OIG's jurisdiction, search and seizure, and other constitutional issues, labor and employment, interpretation and enforcement of statutes and ordinances, Title IX, and investigations in the Sexual Allegations Unit.
  • Write and edit investigative summary reports, which are sent to the Chicago Board of Education.
  • Advise on strategic and legal investigative matters, including investigative techniques and the strength of evidence obtained.
  • Perform legal research and write and edit legal memoranda on issues related to investigations.
  • Work with outside law enforcement entities as appropriate.
  • Prepare subpoenas and other documents for administrative and criminal actions.
  • Provide training on legal issues as requested by the Inspector General.
  • Closely coordinate with CPS's Law, Safety and Security, and Student Protections/Title IX Offices, other departments, and external agencies to ensure student safety and facilitate the delivery of trauma and/or social-emotional services to students, families, and staff.
  • Other duties as assigned.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Assistant Inspector General must possess the following qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Admission to the Bar required; Illinois Bar preferred.

Experience Required:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in the public or private sector conducting investigations.
  • Pxperience investigating sexual misconduct, particularly child sexual abuse or sexual harassment, and performing field work, such as interviews of children and/or victims of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or trauma for positions in the Sexual Allegations Unit is preferred.

Other Requirements:

  • Access to reliable transportation to travel within the City of Chicago.
  • Ability to work outside of regular hours required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Refined judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
  • Skills in the areas of conflict resolution, problem-solving techniques, interviewing, and investigation.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information and facilitate the resolution of difficult challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme sensitivity.
  • Ability to write concise, logical, and analytical reports to convey complex issues.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently while maintaining high levels of organization.
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse constituents, including children, parents, faculty, staff, and law enforcement.

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.
  • Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire.

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