Chaun Johnson

Directs a team of five School Improvement Specialists supporting CPS Networks 5 and 14 in continuous improvement planning and instructional leadership development. Coaches eight CPS principals, Senior Leadership Teams, and Instructional Leadership Teams, focusing on data-driven decision-making and strategic equity initiatives. Facilitates professional learning communities (PLCs) and leadership ins

Cultivated a rigorous curricular, instructional, and assessment system of leadership that resulted in improved outcomes for teaching and learning. Delivered innovative and transformational 21st-century professional growth opportunities and strategies to increase student and staff performance. Identified and monitored learning management and academic intervention programs to enhance student perform

Fostered an academic and instructional leadership environment to include supervising a team of education professionals, paraprofessionals, and support staff while ensuring high-quality and equitable instruction. Delivered significant student achievement gains by resolving issues of school management, student activities and services, community relations, personnel, and curriculum instruction. Imple

Provided managerial oversight of the middle school in accordance with state statutes, board policies & district regulations. Supervised a high-performance instructional team of one hundred (100) members while leading instructional functions. Boosted the level of parent and community engagement through re-establishment and support of the Parent Teacher Organization.

Contributed to the development and implementation of Ombudsman Chicago in the Northwest, South, and West Options Schools. Managed a high-performance instructional team of 150 members with responsibility for hiring and termination. Revamped the educational improvement plan to enhance the quality of education and provide a more meaningful learning experience that resulted in 100% of students being a

Founded a middle and high school with responsibility for supervising staff and encouraging shared decision-making. Exercised leadership in school-level planning, instructional improvement, and student achievement that involved creating and implementing strategies for faculty retention and student credit recovery. Developed and implemented new curriculum and led team through a successful deployment

Coordinated efficient school and academic operations and led a team of qualified teachers to meet the needs of all students. Championed the school to an 11-point gain on the Illinois Standard Achievement Test by initiating a personalized learning plan, assisting teachers with strategic planning, and fostering a professional learning environment. Pioneered and launched a parent university, and expe