Strategic Director, Non-Public SPED Programs & Services

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) seeks a Director of Non‑Public SPED Programs & Services to provide strategic oversight and operational leadership across multiple placement settings.

This exempt, full‑time role manages budgets, ESS data integrity, and ISBE compliance, while aligning services with Least Restrictive Environment goals and building high‑performing teams. Knowledge of Aspen, SSM, and KAMPS is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Illinois PEL with a LBS1, LBS2, ECSE, School Counseling, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and/or Blind/Visually Impaired required
• General Administrative Endorsement or equivalent out-of-state administrative license is strongly preferred
• Seven(7) years of professional experience in special education required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a dedicated administrative, supervisory, or district‑level leadership role

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and manage the performance of the SPED Programs & Services team.
• Design, establish, and oversee a formalized system-wide school walkthrough framework to monitor practices.
• Own student data integrity and regulatory compliance across enterprise platforms (ASPEN, SSM, KAMPS).
• Direct and optimize secondary transition metrics and programming; establish accountability structures for student initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s degree

PEL with LBS1/LBS2

Administrative endorsement preferred

Tools

Aspen

SSM

KAMPS

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) seeks a Director of Non‑Public SPED Programs & Services to provide strategic oversight and operational leadership across multiple placement settings.

This exempt, full‑time role manages budgets, ESS data integrity, and ISBE compliance, while aligning services with Least Restrictive Environment goals and building high‑performing teams. Knowledge of Aspen, SSM, and KAMPS is beneficial.