Job Description
Related Service Provider (RSP)Manager - Speech Language Pathology & Audiology
Job Number: 210002X2
Posting Date: Jun 26, 2024, 11:00:00 PM
Primary Location: Central-42 West Madison Street (Ofc Students w/Disab-Oper&An)
CPS Non-Union Job Grade: S09
JOB DESCRIPTION -
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 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. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
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.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of 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.
The Related Service Provider (RSP) Manager, Speech Language Pathology & Audiology, will be held accountable for the following 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 analyzes data that contributes to increasing the academic achievement of all students
Monitors and provides constant data reporting regarding respective budget classifications associated with the staffing and servicing of related service providers
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
Assumes the responsibility for his/her own professional development and for keeping current with the literature, new research findings and improved delivery techniques in various areas by attending appropriate professional meetings, and by other means
Assists with REACH evaluations for related service providers
Manages, monitors and contributes, to the budgeting and planning initiatives related to day-to-day operational and long-term goals.
Other duties as assigned
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Related Service Provider (RSP) Manager, Speech Language Pathology & Audiology, must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Doctorate degree, preferred
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. (Candidates with a valid out-of-state, reciprocal license will be considered but must obtain ISBE licensure within 6 months of hire.)
Principal endorsement/valid State of Illinois General Administrative Certificate, preferred
REACH certification or commitment to complete REACH certification within timeline specified by hiring manager
Experience Required:
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
Other Requirements:
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.)
Track record of 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
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire. “Up-to-date” on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.
Job Tags
Part time, Internship,