ADA & Workplace Accessibility Manager

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Vision plan

Behavioral health & EAP

Pension plans

FSAs

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Manager of ADA and Workplace Accommodations to ensure compliance with ADA and related laws, administer policy and procedures, and support reasonable accommodations district-wide. The role partners with HR, legal, facilities, and management to foster an inclusive, accessible workplace and manage documentation, training, and program evaluation.

The successful candidate will have at least five years of ADA accommodation experience, strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field required.
• Master's degree or Juris Doctorate degree preferred.
• Certification in ADA compliance or accommodations preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing ADA and workplace accommodations.
• Supervisory and/or team leadership experience.
• Experience within a large complex organization, large school district setting and/or public sector experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop realistic action plans and utilize the team effectively to achieve department goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the processing of accommodation requests from employees with disabilities
• Evaluate accommodation requests, engage in an interactive process with employees, and determine appropriate accommodations
• Draft, review, and issue legally defensible written determination letters on all accommodation requests
• Coordinate the provision of accommodations and ensure their effectiveness
• Maintain detailed records of accommodation requests, approvals, and outcomes
• Provide documentation for grievances, litigation, FOIA requests to CPS Law Department
• Testify as a subject matter expert in hearings and litigation
• Develop and deliver ADA training for employees and management
• Develop ADA policies, guidance, and compliance strategies
• Lead cross-department collaboration on ADA and related accommodations

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

Policy development

Training development

Vendor management

Confidentiality

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Juris Doctorate preferred

ADA compliance certification preferred

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Manager of ADA and Workplace Accommodations to ensure compliance with ADA and related laws, administer policy and procedures, and support reasonable accommodations district-wide. The role partners with HR, legal, facilities, and management to foster an inclusive, accessible workplace and manage documentation, training, and program evaluation.

The successful candidate will have at least five years of ADA accommodation experience, strong communication and leadership