Related Service Provider (RSP)Manager - Speech Language Pathology & Audiology

Related Service Provider (RSP)Manager - Speech Language Pathology & Audiology

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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 the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 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.

Under direction of the Director of Related Service Providers, the Related Service Provider (RSP) Manager - Speech Language Pathology & Audiology is responsible for the professional development and evaluation of the related service providers serving our students and schools.

The Manager supports services and resources related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. He / She supports principals and school staff in seeking appropriate services to support students.

The Related Service Provider (RSP) Manager for Speech Language Pathology & Audiology services collaborates with other ODLSS staff to support school principals and other school personnel in working with students who experience personal, social, medical, clinical and / or emotional issues that prevent the attainment of academic success in the classroom setting.

They respond to principal and staff needs regarding related service provider assignments, evaluation and support schools through timely, effective and efficient problem solving.

Through collaboration and advocacy, the Coordinators support school system goals and priorities, as well as the missions of the Office of Diverse Learner Supports + Services.

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 - 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 the 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

Performs related duties and other tasks as assigned

Manages, monitors and contributes to the budgeting and planning initiatives related to day-to-day operational and long-term goals.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Related Service Provider (RSP) Manager must possess the following qualifications :

Type of Education Required :

Master's degree from accredited college or university

REACH certification or commitment to complete REACH certification within timeline specified by hiring manager

Type of Experience and Number of Years :

3 years of experience as a manager or supervisor of staff

Type 73 required and Type 75 preferred

Three to five years working as a related service provider in a school or clinical setting (e.g., school psychologist, school social worker, etc)

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.)

Innovation and proven excellence is at the heart of the desired candidate

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 ODLSS 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.

Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing - Employees are required to be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date.

Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks after your second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccination course.

Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing.