Assistant General Counsel, Labor Relations

Background

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 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‑ed, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Labor Relations Officer, the Assistant General Counsel will assist in administering and implementing collective bargaining agreements, conducting collective bargaining, advising principals and department leaders on matters related to collective bargaining agreements and labor relations, including discipline matters, drafting collective bargaining and grievance settlement agreements, and generally representing CPS in engagement with its labor partners.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with district principals and union representatives on labor issues, including advising CPS managers on best practices, contractual obligations, and creative problem solving.
• Meeting regularly with labor representatives to address contractual issues in order to avoid unnecessary grievances.
• Representing CPS in contract negotiations, other collective bargaining sessions, and impact bargaining discussions with labor unions representing CPS’ 30,000 plus unionized employees
• Drafting responses to requests for information, grievance settlement agreements, and policy materials.
• Other duties as assigned

Education Required

Experience Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Conditions of Employment

Establish / Maintain Chicago Residency—Employees must live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary / part‑time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

Health & Wellness : Your Care, Your Choice

Financial Security : Planning for Today and Tomorrow

Work‑Life Balance : Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well‑being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies.

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