Chief Investigator

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 Chicago Public Schools Office of Inspector General is the independent oversight body for Chicago’s approximately 650 public, contract and charter schools. The Office's Sexual Allegations Unit (SAU) investigates allegations of sexual misconduct by CPS-affiliated adults, including employees, contractors, vendors and charter schools, where the victim is a CPS student and/or a minor.

Reporting to the Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General of the SAU, the Chief Investigator will be responsible for planning and directing the work of investigators and aiding investigations of a sensitive and difficult nature involving the sexual abuse or sexual harassment of CPS students. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The Chief Investigator will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Direct, develop, and manage the performance of a team engaged in conducting investigations and interviewing victims and witnesses regarding allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment of CPS students

  • Participate in the development of strategies in order to direct the investigation process

  • In conjunction with the Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General, determine work priorities and prepare work schedules and staff assignments

  • Monitor case assignments to ensure investigations are conducted in a timely manner

  • Advise investigative staff on interviewing problem witnesses, effective investigative methods and testifying as a witness

• Assess complaints to identify sexual misconduct allegations and determine whether matters should be assigned for investigation

• Closely coordinate with CPS’ Law, Safety and Security, and Office of Student Protections and 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

• Oversee the internal data collection and reporting with regard to the unit’s caseload

• Other duties as assigned