RSP Manager, Speech Pathology & Audiology

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

5d•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. Reporting to the Director of Related Service Providers, the RSP Manager, Speech Language Pathology and Audiology will respond to principal and staff needs regarding related service provider assignments and evaluations, and will support schools through timely, effective and efficient problem-solving techniques. Through collaboration and advocacy, the RSP Manager supports school system goals and priorities, as well as the missions of OSD. The RSP Manager supports services and resources related to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university
A valid Professional Education License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with a school support personnel endorsement, including School Social Worker, School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Nurse, and Speech-Language Pathologist.
REACH certification or commitment to complete REACH certification within timeline specified by hiring manager
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a related service provider in a school or clinical setting (e.g., school psychologist, school social worker, etc), required
Leadership experience, including but not limited to supervising staff, leading projects, mentoring other staff members, or internship practicum supervision
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred
Familiarity with CPS district and committed to equity
Established track record of excellent working relationships with key stakeholder groups (e.g., collective bargaining units, building administrators, directors, etc.) and successful team leadership
High level of initiative and keen leadership skills, commitment to drive high level of collaboration in all CPS functions, and strive to improve overall OSD functions
Proactive approach to problem solving; ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply to varied stakeholders (related services team, school personnel, central office and families)
Responsive to feedback
Consistently delivers exceptional results
Outstanding oral and written communication and presentation skills
Self-starter, structured and creative

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Implements the training of related service providers to enhance their effectiveness and efficiencies
In collaboration with CPS Talent office, actively recruits and participates in hiring of related service providers
Develops, approves, and monitors the assignments and schedules for related service providers, both District and agency based
Develops, collects, monitors, and provides constant data reporting regarding respective budget classifications associated with the staffing and servicing of related service providers and analyzes data that contributes to increasing the academic achievement of all students
Works closely with the Director of Related Service Providers to optimize the well being of students and ensure efficient resource allocation
Works cooperatively with Networks, school, central office management, parents, and other stakeholders to continually improve programs
Facilitates performance evaluations for related service providers and provides targeted feedback to enhance performance and student outcomes
Manages, monitors and contributes to the budgeting and planning initiatives related to day-to-day operational and long-term goals
Other duties as assigned