Dean of Specialized Services

Noble Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Schools seeks a Dean of Specialized Services to enhance equitable school experiences for all students. The role focuses on special education management, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and fostering community engagement. Applicants should have a strong educational background and experience in special education to support diverse learners effectively.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience working in the special education field.
• Proven track record of ambitious results in previous roles.
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage learning specialists, paraprofessionals, and teacher assistants.
• Complete all tasks related to triennial Full Individual Evaluations and annual Individual Education Plans.
• Communicate and coordinate with Network and CPS for all service requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Illinois Teaching License (PEL or ELS)

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About Noble

Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. Noble serves more than 12,000 students and 23,000 alumni across 17 open-enrollment, free, public charter schools in Chicago. We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. 98% of our graduates are accepted into college and the graduating Class of 2023 earned over $632 million in college scholarships.

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About Noble

Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. Noble serves more than 12,000 students and 23,000 alumni across 17 open-enrollment, free, public charter schools in Chicago. We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. 98% of our graduates are accepted into college and the graduating Class of 2023 earned over $632 million in college scholarships.

At Noble “antiracism” isn’t a buzzword. We have made significant policy and structural changes to demonstrate our commitment to anti-racism and fighting the systemic inequities in the communities we serve. These changes include building curricula that welcomes and affirms each student’s unique identity, and ensuring that all our community members - including students, families, and staff - have the space to be their authentic selves, ensuring that their voices are heard. Join Noble in supporting the growth of our students, staff and communities!

Clear, Consistent and Connected

All staff at Noble are bound by three key principles that shape a strong and positive campus culture at Noble.

• Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy-to-understand procedures, routines, and "what to do" directions in all spaces.
• Consistent, Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.
• Connected, Building Positive Relationships: Students, like all individuals, thrive when they feel a communal connection to their school and can rely on meaningful relationships with the adults at the school. All Noble staff prioritize positive interactions and relationships rooted in the humanity and belonging of each student.
  
  

Key Job Responsibilities

• Complete all tasks related to triennial Full Individual Evaluations, annual Individual Education Plans, and annual Section 504 Plans. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Opening all documents in IMPACT
• Conducting observations of students during class
• Scheduling meetings on team roster and calendar
• Coordinating with Learning Specialists and ensuring quality completion of all documents (i.e. Consent/Assessment Planning, Learning Environment Interventions, Notice of Conference, Parental Excusal of Staff) 10 days prior to meeting
• Attending and facilitating all meetings
• Ensuring all signatures are captured and all copies are provided to parents and uploaded into IMPACT
• Communicate and coordinate with Network and CPS for all transportation, paraprofessional, and placement requests
• Coordinate with outside service providers (psychologist, nurse, OT, PT, AT, SP, VI, HI)
• Send all quarterly IEP progress reports and other ODLSS mass mailings home and obtain signatures
• Manage learning specialists, paraprofessionals, and teacher assistants.
• Own promotion results and matriculation of diverse learners
• Implement Noble’s Community Pact with fidelity in order to create a positive, structured learning environment where students are safe and supported and empowered to grow academically
  
  

Ideal Qualifications

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school & college, and lead exemplary lives
• Proven track record of ambitious results in previous roles
• Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
• Follow through, attention to detail, and a belief that “sweating the small stuff” matters
• A passion for organization and completing paperwork with fidelity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for facilitating IEP and 504 meetings
• 3+ years experience working in the special education field
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Illinois Teaching License (PEL or ELS) with Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement (LBSI) or out-of-state equivalent of a Special Education teaching license
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package.

Compensation for this position falls between $78,000 and $97,000 per year, which represents the average for staff in this role. Factors such as years of experience and skill sets may impact placement within, or outside, this range.

Statement of Non Discrimination

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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