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Be Part of an Education Success Story

Over the past decade, CPS high school graduation rates have increased by almost 50 percent, with a record high graduation rate in 2021. This progress made over such a short period of time has transformed the lives of countless graduates, and is a testament to what can be accomplished when students are centered in everything.

83.8% 2021 Graduation Rate

47% Increase in Graduation Rate Since 2011

Chicago Public Schools students are achieving at record levels thanks to engaged educators, students’ hard work, and a supportive community.

Help Us Build a Workforce Reflective of Chicago

We believe the leaders of our classrooms should reflect the rich cultures and communities of our city. That’s why as part of our Five-Year Vision, we are committed to hiring 3,000 new African American and Latinx teachers by 2024.

And we are making real progress.

Despite a national teacher shortage, we opened the 2022-2023 school year with more teaching positions filled than at any time in recent history. Equally exciting is the fact that 57% of the new teachers hired by CPS are educators of color, with 48% being Black or Latinx. Increasing diversity among our teaching staff has been a priority for the District, as our students need and deserve role models who reflect their backgrounds and have similar lived experiences.

Get to Know Opportunity Schools

The Opportunity Schools program is a powerful demonstration of our sharp focus on equity. Designed to support neighborhood schools most in need, the program offers candidates an individualized recruitment experience and provides new hires with a dedicated mentor teacher and instructional coaching.

While Opportunity Schools are sprinkled across the city, the majority are on the city’s South and West sides. The Opportunity Schools initiative addresses the steep challenges those schools face in recruiting and retaining educators for both specialized and general roles.

We offer one of the most generous compensation packages in the country.

Our teacher benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, reduced tuition for continuing education, pensions and competitive supplemental retirement plans.

We want to take care of you, so you can take care of your students.