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

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.

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