Senior Manager, Special Education Services

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Manager, Special Education Service Delivery to lead planning, administration, and evaluation of services for students with disabilities. The role includes policy development, staff supervision, and advancing instructional supports, with a salary basis and exempt status.

The position requires a Master’s degree and a valid ISBE license, with at least five years in program development and special education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
• Valid teaching certificate/Professional Educator’s License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with appropriate content and/or grade level endorsement(s) is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in program development for students with disabilities, planning, monitoring, and coordination.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience teaching special education and/or providing other direct support to students with disabilities.
• Ability to lead major initiatives from inception to completion and effectively lead project teams and workgroups composed of multidisciplinary units.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one or more teams of Service Delivery staff providing support in areas such as Visual Impairment, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Hospital-based instruction, Early Childhood Special Education, and/or Assistive Technology resources.
• Increase collaboration with school-based teams to provide evidence-based instructional services and supports for students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment.
• Build district capacity around special education models and evidence-based practices to ensure students receive specialized instruction.
• Develop structures based on data analyses to promote early access to and skill development.
• Facilitate creation and implementation of IEPs and transition plans.
• Create and maintain a diversified professional development portfolio for use with parents, educators, and community stakeholders.
• Other duties and workstreams as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Professional development

Technology literacy

Collaboration

Diversity & equity

Project leadership

Communication

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Manager, Special Education Service Delivery to lead planning, administration, and evaluation of services for students with disabilities. The role includes policy development, staff supervision, and advancing instructional supports, with a salary basis and exempt status.

The position requires a Master’s degree and a valid ISBE license, with at least five years in program development and special education.