Director of Quality and Medical Staff
1 month ago
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600+ schools and employing approximately 40,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) supports networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education including instruction, interventions, policies, and procedures. OSD provides the tools and resources to ensure that all students with disabilities receive a high-quality public education that prepares students for success.
The Director of Related Service Providers will support the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) under the direction of the Executive Director of OSD Service Operations. The Director of Related Service Providers is responsible for the delivery of health and related services to all students, in accordance with Chicago Public Schools’ policies and state and federal regulations. This includes day-to-day oversight of and coordination across approximately 1,300 citywide clinicians (e.g. psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologists, and audiologists) to ensure appropriate delivery of related health services for all students with disabilities, as mandated within each student’s Individualized Education Program or Section 504 of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The clinicians are organized across 16 clinician managers who report to the Directors of Related Service Providers. Additionally, this position must support OSD Business Services efforts to monitor clinician service delivery compliance.
The Director, Related Service Providers will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Develop and execute a strategy to achieve the goals as identified and manage the team’s continuous improvement processes
Engage in research and evaluation of school-based clinical services to act as a change agent for school-based health services
Provide consultation regarding the formation of health policies, goals, and objectives for the district
Ensure effective and efficient delivery of health services to all students as appropriate
Support schools on effective methods of service implementation and the evaluation of those services
Leverage clinical staff to support citywide health-related efforts as needed
Support dissemination of health-related programs and services to clinical staff and schools (e.g., Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure the provision of high-quality professional development for clinical staff that is aligned with the overall strategy and best practices
Collaborate with partners to support recruitment strategies to secure high-quality related service candidates
Support relationships with external personnel agencies to ensure high-quality and cost-effective clinical service provision
Support the planning and implementation of programs that require clinical and related services including, but not limited to, Extended School Year and Summer Assessment
Collaborate with schools and internal stakeholders to address parent concerns regarding special education and related service delivery
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Director, Related Service Providers must possess the following qualifications:
Valid teaching certificate/Professional Educator’s License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with School Service Personnel, Principal, or LBS1 endorsement, required. (Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in district leadership supporting students with disabilities, required
Minimum of five (5) years of instructional experience or experience as a related service provider, required
Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred
Understanding of IDEA, ADA and other laws supporting individuals with disabilities
Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute efforts across multiple, regionally dispersed units
Ability to work effectively with school-based staff, citywide staff, and governmental and community-based agencies
Time management and organizational skills in order to meet continuous critical deadlines
Strong leadership, team building, and communication skills (speaking, writing, and listening)
Proficient in using Microsoft Office and G Suite tools
The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire. “Up-to-date” on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.
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