School Assignment Specialist

Job Summary

The School Assignment Specialist will coordinate and facilitate appropriate school location assignments for students with disabilities who require accessible school buildings, specially designed instruction, a program with a significantly modified curriculum, and/or intensive support.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the School Assignment Manager to implement, support, and facilitate adherence to OSD School Assignment procedures and to ensure accurate, timely entry of assignment-related data to maintain live, accurate records within systems of use.
• Review Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 Plans of any student with a school assignment request to determine appropriate placement.
• Maintain weekly and monthly summaries of school assignments and data collected related to timeliness of school assignments; discuss any concerns with the School Assignment Manager and escalate if needed.
• Collaborate effectively with departments across CPS regarding School Assignment needs, for example:
• Work closely with the Office Access & Enrollment to process assignments and determinations made through the school placement lottery system.
• Work with Student Information Systems (SIS) and Data teams to prepare for activities that require increased support, such as end-of-year processing, beginning-of-year school assignments, and projections regarding school assignments warranting transportation routing.
• Work with OSD Partners (SECs) and RSP Managers to troubleshoot any issues and ensure the School Assignment process is seamless.
• Aid school-based staff (Case Managers, Principals, Network Chiefs) with any requests for assistance and/or troubleshooting any issues regarding current school assignments requiring attention or revision.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, required. Valid teaching license/Professional Educators License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with LBSI endorsement, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience working with or supporting individuals with disabilities in special education or a related field, including developing and implementing school-based interventions, transition or support plans, and conducting related evaluations/assessments of students with disabilities. Experience coordinating services for individuals with disabilities. Extensive experience in developing and delivering professional training related to school-to-career initiatives, comprehensive support processes, special education issues, and/or teaching and learning. Three (3) years of classroom teaching experience, preferred. Case management experience, and/or direct CPS experience is strongly preferred.

Other Requirements

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to navigate CPS data/recordkeeping systems (e.g. Access, SSM, Aspen), preferred.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
• Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

Conditions of Employment

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency