RSP Manager, Speech Pathology & Audiology

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.

Job Summary: 

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.

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 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
  
  
   

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.

• 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.) 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

Benefits:

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

Basic Life Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Vacation Days

Parental Leaves

Short-Term Disability

Religious Holidays

Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

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.