RSP Manager, Speech Pathology & Audiology

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Related Service Providers, the RSP Manager, Speech Language Pathology and Audiology will respond to principal and staff needs regarding related service provider assignments and evaluations, and will support schools through timely, effective, and efficient problem-solving techniques. Through collaboration and advocacy, the RSP Manager supports school system goals and priorities, as well as the missions of OSD. The RSP Manager supports services and resources related to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Education Required

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Doctorate degree, preferred

• A valid Professional Education License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with a school support personnel endorsement, including School Social Worker, School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Nurse, and Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Principal endorsement/valid State of Illinois General Administrative Certificate, preferred

Experience Required

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a related service provider in a school or clinical setting (e.g., school psychologist, school social worker, etc.), required
• Leadership experience, including but not limited to supervising staff, leading projects, mentoring other staff members, or internship practicum supervision

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.) and 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 OSD 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

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
• CPS Is Committed To Providing Comprehensive Health Coverage To Our Employees And Their Eligible Dependents. You'll Have Access To a Variety Of Choices To Best Fit Your Needs
• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
• We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and saving options:
• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
• CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays
• Leaves

Conditions of Employment

• 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.