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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.

The Office of Inspector General is the independent oversight body for Chicago’s approximately 500 public, contract, and charter schools. The Office of Inspector General is charged with the responsibility of investigating allegations of waste, fraud, and financial mismanagement in public education within the jurisdiction of the Chicago Board of Education. The Office's Sexual Allegations Unit (SAU) 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 Deputy Inspector General, the Assistant Inspector General, General Investigations Unit will provide legal counsel and support to the OIG regarding investigations involving allegations of criminal activity, official misconduct, ethics and other policy violations, as well as waste and inefficiency by Board of Education employees, contractors and others seeking to do business with the Board of Education. This is a full-time exempt position that will be paid for time worked based on a salary basis.

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

• Write and edit investigative summary reports, which are sent to the Chicago Board of Education
• Help guide and direct investigations, including working closely with investigators and assisting with fact-gathering and analysis, including preparing subpoenas and document requests
• Coordinate with law enforcement agencies on joint investigations
• 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, and the interpretation and enforcement of statutes and ordinances
• Provide guidance, coaching, training, and support to staff attorneys
• Other duties as assigned
  

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

Education Required:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school

• Admission to the Bar required

• Illinois Bar Admission, preferred

Experience Required:

• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience, including a minimum of three (3) of related post-bar experience (e.g., investigations, legal practice, clerkships, etc.)

• Professional writing experience such as serving as a judicial law clerk or experience with other demanding legal writing or other rigorous writing with an emphasis on clarity and polish, highly preferred

• Experience closely editing the written work of others, preferred

• Experience in the areas of government oversight, criminal/administrative prosecutions, internal investigations, civil rights, contract/procurement, ethics or labor/employment law, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to write and edit accurate, concise, logical and analytical reports to convey complex issues, free from spelling and grammatical errors

• Refined judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information

• Analytical and critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information and facilitate resolution of challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme sensitivity

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines and work independently while maintaining high levels of organization

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse constituents

• Conflict resolution, problem solving, interviewing, and investigation skills

Benefits:

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

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:

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savingsoptions:

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:

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Vacation Days

Parental Leaves

Short-Term Disability

Religious Holidays

Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overviewor the benefits handbookfor comprehensive details.

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.