Manager, Special Education Service Delivery

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 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. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) works to support networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support. OSD provides the tools and resources to ensure that all diverse learners receive a high-quality public education that prepares students for success. Diverse Learners in our district refers to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans. OSD supports networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education, including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support. Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Service Delivery of OSD, the Manager, Special Education Service Delivery is charged with supervising the planning, organization, administration and management of the programs for services for students who present with disabilities. The manager is also responsible for policy, professional, and program development and evaluation, curriculum adoption and development surrounding instructional strategies, practices, and supports. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

Requirements

Master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university, required
Valid teaching certificate/Professional Educator’s License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with appropriate content and/or grade level endorsement(s) is required
Minimum five (5) years of experience in program development for students with disabilities, planning, monitoring, and coordination
Minimum of five (5) years of experience teaching special education and/or providing other direct support to students with disabilities
Knowledge of current trends in this area including evidence-based practices
Ability to provide professional development for educators and other stakeholders
Ability to promote competence with technology as an ongoing part of student access to information
Ability to foster an active, cooperative partnership among students, families, schools, and the community at large that promotes student growth and development
Ability to work with individuals with diverse educational, language, and cultural backgrounds
Demonstrated expertise in addressing, creating, and/or maintaining programs, projects, and initiatives that address issues of diversity, equity, and social justice
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and to cultivate an atmosphere of cultural responsiveness, respect, and teamwork
Ability to lead major initiatives from inception to completion and effectively lead project teams and workgroups composed of multidisciplinary units
Ability to utilize various platforms and software programs for project and program efficiency
Strong writing and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of the general education core curriculum and evidence-based strategies for removing barriers that might impact learners with disabilities

Nice To Haves

Principal endorsement/valid State of Illinois General Administrative Certificate, preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee one or more teams of Service Delivery staff providing support in any of the following areas, including but not limited to: Visual Impairment, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Hospital-based instruction, Early Childhood Special Education, and/or Assistive Technology resources
Increase collaboration with school-based teams to provide evidence-based instructional services and supports such that all students may access the general education curriculum, especially students with disabilities, in the least restrictive environment
Build district capacity around special education educational models and evidence-based practices, to ensure that students receive specialized instruction in order to demonstrate a full repertoire of competencies that positively impact student achievement, especially as it pertains to students with disabilities
Develop structures based upon deep analyses of student, classroom, school, network, and district-level data to promote early access to and acquisition of the skills and competencies required for significant growth and achievement
Facilitate the creation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and transition plans that allow students who present with a disability to realize postsecondary college, career, and independent living goals
Create and maintain a diversified professional development portfolio for use with parents, educators, and community stakeholders
Other duties and workstreams as assigned