Chief Investigator

About the role

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) serves over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employs over 45,000 people, most of whom are teachers. The district aims to provide every student with a world‑class learning experience that prepares them for college, career, and civic life, guided by six core values: student‑centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. The Office of Inspector General is the independent oversight body for Chicago’s approximately 650 public, contract, and charter schools. Its 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 or minor. Reporting to the Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General of the SAU, the Chief Investigator plans and directs the work of investigators and aids investigations of a sensitive and difficult nature involving the sexual abuse or sexual harassment of CPS students.

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

Qualifications

Education Required