Chicago Public Schools Employer Reviews

I loved working for this company especially before the owner died. This company gave me flexibility as far as my schedule was concerned. I enjoyed that I was in the office part time and in the field part time. This position helped me to really hone in on my interpersonal skills because I would deal with a variety of customers and businesses everyday. – more...  I would regularly negotiate contracts which forced me to think on my feet in order to make sure the company and the customer were taken care of. I enjoyed managing others and the trust that the owner put in me to run his business successfully.

The hardest part of the job was to make sure that everyone was working in an ethical manner. Due to the nature of the business being customer service orientated the employees were field based. There were occasions when I became aware of certain staff doing extra work for additional money and not reporting it. So the biggest challenge was to follow up and to make sure that the employees were conducting business in an ethical manner at all times.

The most enjoyable part of this job is that it was somewhat of a family atmosphere. Mostly everyone had a good repore with each other and the company had persons employed there that had been there for numerous years and therefore had the same pride in their work as the owner. So it worked for the good for the company as a whole. – less

Working at Chicago Public Schools I've learned how to work with all types of people and to provide efficient customer service. With a system that's so large, it can sometimes be difficult to be directed to the person or department that you need. I enjoyed helping callers get the answers they needed, walking them through various websites, giving them – more...  contact information for various programs in CPS, etc. – less

A typical day was first pick up my kids from their houses, drop
them to the school then after take them to breakfast then take to de bathroom then fallow all instructions in the classroom. I learned how to work with kids with special needs and transported them to a differents areas at the school. I fallow all my instructions my Case Manager every year – more...  she was gave me my schedule, I worked with my co-worker every time with met with them and shared some ideas and suggestions and we always was a good friends liked family. My hardest part of my job was to change diappers but always tried my best to did and take care my kids. I always enjoyed my job every day because always learned something new. – less

A typicial day included completing the tasks that was left by the absent teacher.

I enjoy working on various project assignments that need servicing.

I do not recommend working for CPS. Schools are dangerous and expectations change on a whim. The teachers try their best and are dedicated but have no support from administration in any areas where it is needed.

I love to work with people .I am very creative .I enjoy adapting any thing to help someone.I like to sing,read books aloud,dancing ( even thought I can not dance well),taking field trips .

As a special education classroom assistant I worked in an inclusive classroom which allowed me to help children who were differently-abled as well as typical developing. In my eight years at Chicago Public Schools I developed a great ability to see when a child was struggling with a lesson and modify or accommodate the lesson to ensure their success. – more...  The school that I worked at encouraged parent and community involvement. I enjoyed helping organize several activities to recruit volunteers and connect with the community. Chicago Public Schools was a wonderful place to work with creative, energetic teachers and staff – less

Enjoyable and fulfilling engagement with students, parents, teachers and community members. Rewarding ability to develop meaningful relationships through courteous and effective service delivery. Allows me to create a positive work environment where everyone feels welcomed and comfortable.

a typical day was only 4 hours. This is an excellent job for a student or stay at home mom looking to make some extra cash. It was not a good position for someone looking to work 40 plus hours a week.

planning lessons reviewing materials, Iv,ve learned to be prepared for everything because anything can happen anytime any moment. the people are friendly that you don,t even know yet. I love the children.

On this job I clean and sweep floors, dump garbage, strip and wax floors. I also move furniture and clean the exterior of the building. I have learned to poise myself and stay calm in my atmosphere. My co workers are very helpful toward one another. The hardest part is just getting there. The most enjoyable is the love and the fun I have on the job.

Bureaucracy is killing moral and creativity. It is toxic to be working in such a giant school district and teachers were not allowed to have their opinion or foster their own teaching style.

EVERYDAY IS A PLESANT DAY, WORKING TO SERVE OUR YOUNG YOUTHS. I LEARN HOW TO COOK, MANAGE FOOD. THIS IS A VERY ENJOYABLE PLACE. I ENJOY MY MANAGER AND CO-WORKS. NO HEADACHES WITH THEM. THEY GIVE ME A REASON COME TO WORK. THERES NOT A HARD DAY, ONLY IF SOME ONE CALLS OFF, THEN U HAVE 2 DO YOUR WORK AND THE PERSON THAT CALLED OFF.

Worked with a wonderful staff, parents. made alot of memories

I love it until I got laid off because I was in automobile accident

Working for CPS was challenging, children were diffcult due to special issues.

Working for Chicago Public schools is not recommended by any means. Don't do it if value your sanity.

ENJOYED WORKING FOR THE BOARD THE STAFF BELIEVED IN ME AND LET ME DO THE JOB THEY ASKED OF ME

Chicago public school is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. There has been three leadership changes plus two interim leaders since 2009. The learning curve for the company is approximately five years. In addition to jobs as educators, there are numerous opportunities at the elizabeth street bldg, 35th street, 39th street, downtown – more...  bldg or the many area (region) offices. All jobs are posted every 10 days in the e-bulletin. Educators have a window that allows freedom of movement, others must resign one position when going to another,benefits continue. – less