Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 330,000 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.

Located within the Department of Student Assessment and MTSS in the Office of Teaching and Learning, Tutor Corps is an initiative focused on high-dosage, targeted tutoring in Math for grades 6-12 and Reading for grades K-5 to address unfinished learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is part of the district’s multi-year commitment under the Moving Forward Together initiative which is supported by federal American Recovery Plan (ARP) Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) funds.

Job Summary:

CPS Tutor Corps Tutors will be staffed at various schools across the district in order to provide targeted academic and social/emotional support to over 10,000 students in communities most impacted by the pandemic, accelerating their success as they return to in-person learning through a holistic, equity-based approach. Through their efforts in the classroom, Tutors will support CPS’ goal of ensuring that all our students are proficient readers by the end of second grade.

This part-time/temporary position will be compensated for time worked on an hourly basis. The work schedule for this role will consist of an estimated 20-30 hours per week for an anticipated period of 12 months beginning in May of 2023 and ending in June of 2024. Due to the part-time/temporary nature of this work, this position is not eligible for health benefits. This role will report to the principal at the tutor’s placement school.

Part-time/temporary Tutor Corps Tutors will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Provide direct, targeted tutoring to students based on best-practice strategies and curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to understand student needs.
• Establish positive learning expectations and environments for all students.
• Measure student progress and maintain current and accurate records of students’ achievements.
• Encourage student growth and positive self-concept; exhibit understanding and respect for students.
• Participate in training and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, part-time/temporary Tutor Corps Tutors must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferred

Experience Required:

• Experience providing tutor services, working with children and in schools, preferred

Other Requirements:

• Access to transportation to travel to/between assigned worksites/schools is required
• Must be able to commit to a schedule of 20-30 hours per week of tutoring

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong problem-solving abilities, combined with strong initiative and a team player attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to connect with a variety of stakeholders in a school community.
• Capable of adapting to shifting priorities and achieving success in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Strong service and support orientation towards schools and school communities.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to effectively, efficiently support multiple workstreams at once.
• Strong technology skills; proficiency in Google suite, Windows operating system/Google Chrome, and familiarity with educational technology platforms, preferred
• Math proficiency of elementary math topics through Algebra 1 (math tutor applicants only)

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.