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Chicago Public Schools

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Chicago Public Schools reviews

3.4

60% would recommend to a friend

(2,749 total reviews)

Dr. Macquline King

55% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

Chicago Public Schools has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,749 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Chicago Public Schools employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
3.0
May 18, 2016

Teacher

Anonymous employee
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Business Outlook

Pros

If you are in a great school, it can be a very gratifying experience. The salary and benefits are fair.

Cons

There are lots of challenges involving budget cuts, changes in leadership, and problems in individual schools.

1.0
Apr 26, 2016

THE WORST - Union doesn't help much either

Teacher
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You get paid more than private or charter, but honestly, it's not even worth it. If you work on the north side, you'll probably be fine, but the south side is not only dangerous, it lacks support and funding.

Cons

- Horrible principals who gossip behind your back and cause drama - Teachers who think they're still in high school and also like to cause drama - Union that is unresponsive/doesn't file your grievances in a timely manner - ABSOLUTELY NO WORK/LIFE BALANCE. I was working 12+ hour days, only to come home and work for another 3+ hours and I STILL wasn't doing things good enough. - Oh also, they can move you whenever they want. Within 6 months, I moved from 2nd to 2nd/3rd split (no experience with either) to 1st grade with no advance notice. - You don't even teach. You weed through the bureaucracy and hope to keep your head above water.

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