Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district 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 the Controller is responsible for the financial operations of Chicago Public SChools, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Internal Accounts, and Corporate Accounting.

Under the direction of the Director of Payroll Services, this part-time position will assist the Payroll Services team with payroll processing for all Covid Contact Tracers.

The role will be able to move from team to team to provide additional support when needed and to fill administrative support needs of the department.

Education Required :

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Required :

• Minimum of one (1) year of professional work experience
• Previous experience in payroll or finance preferred but not required

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.

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.

Up-to-date" on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.

Unvaccinated staff with an approved exemption must submit to weekly testing.

Last updated : 2024-02-27