School Quality Specialist - Special Education
Job Summary
The School Quality Specialist - Special Education will oversee and guide Charter and Contract schools in implementing procedures and IEP-required services, adhering to best practice standards and protocols. This full-time exempt position is paid based on hours worked.
Responsibilities
Lead multi-year strategy to significantly improve Special Education programming across the portfolio of Innovation & Incubation schools
Facilitate and support charter and contract school principals' development of their Continuous Improvement Work Plan, including providing resources and creating strategies to aid their populations
Define high-quality instruction for students with disabilities through the implementation of differentiated support within the classroom
Ensure the implementation of SPED contractual conditions assessed by school operator partners through the school Renewal process
Consistently maintain quality interactions with teachers, students, parents, and the larger community
Collaborate with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) on major special education service issues that ensure all students are receiving Free Appropriate Public Education (F.A.P.E.)
Collaborate with the Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) to create professional learning content and support best practices for instruction
Collaborate with the Office of Multicultural and Multilingual Education (OMME) to support compliance and best practice sharing for students with disabilities
Define high-quality practices that support differentiated supports for students with disabilities
Provide support to Charter and Contract school populations of students with disabilities by monitoring the implementation of procedures and IEP-required services and adherence to best practice standards and protocols
Serve as the lead liaison and provide project management support of Special Education Charter Renewal School Visits
Participate in the team to review data, engage in strategic discussions and follow-up activities; and participate in school walk-throughs, as needed
Qualifications
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an educational experience Special education experience
In-depth expertise in special education curriculum and service provision
Demonstrated understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities from various language and cultural backgrounds
Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding the delivery of special education and related services
Knowledge of intervention and assessment strategies for disabled and non-disabled students
Knowledge and understanding of Special Education resources
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, associates, students, parents, governmental and community agencies, and employers
Ability to problem-solve, work on a team, use data to guide work, and clearly communicate to multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated expertise in customer service, consensus building, and use of problem-solving skills and strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
Continuous improvement knowledge and best practices related to Special Education
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related field of study, is required
Master’s degree preferred
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