Director of Specialized Services

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States ReGeneration Schools Full time

Job Description

Job Description

ReGeneration, founded in 2016, is a nationally ranked charter program with seven charter schools located in Illinois and Ohio. ReGeneration serves over 1800 students of whom 99% are minority and 86% are low income. U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 School Ranking listed all ReGeneration elementary schools among the top ten charter elementary schools in Illinois. ReGeneration expanded to Ohio in 2019, opening its Bond Hill campus in 2019. ReGeneration is expanding in Cincinnati, Ohio adding two more campuses effective July 2023.

Position: We are seeking an ambitious Director of Specialized Services to join our ReGeneration Schools team. Reporting directly to the Chief Academic Officer, this individual will work with all elementary and middle schools to maintain a strong, viable special education program and curriculum for K-8th grade students. The Director of Specialized Services will have superior content knowledge and coaching experience that builds teacher capacity to effectively support the needs of their students.

Responsibilities: Coordinate student Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 504 processes, and interact with school administrators, teachers, and select support personnel to determine current and future educational services for Diverse Learning students.

In conjunction with the Principals, co-manage Diverse Learning Teachers, Case Managers, paraprofessionals and full-time, school-based related service providers(Social Workers, SLPs, OT, PT and nurses).

Directly manage the school psychologist.

Monitor and provide necessary special education compliance data and information to Superintendents, Principals, Diverse Learning Teachers, and Related Service Providers.

Create action plans and next steps in response to the data.

Yearly, determine the allotment of Diverse Learning teachers and Related Service Providers and communicate determination with leadership for staffing purposes.

In collaboration with the Principals, observe Diverse Learning Teachers and classrooms and provide feedback for improving practices.

Support schools in understanding and implementing crisis response strategies as it relates to SASS, DCFS, and physical restraints.

Assist Principals as directed in all areas related to the special education programs (e.g. program coordination, compliance review, curriculum, etc.).

Research, plan, coordinate and execute professional development for all staff as it relates to special education and services. Manage staff training in CPI.

Anticipate and communicate changes and needs as it relates to special education. For example, ensure that the quarterly IEP report cards are completed on time without prompting.

Participate in interviews for Diverse Learning staff members. Own the interviews for Related Service Providers and include principals as needed.

Partner with staffing agencies around staffing needs and contracts

Support school staff with ELL programming. Participate in yearly TA visits with CPS. Monitor and ensure ELL compliance.

Attend CPS monthly case manager meetings to support the implementation of new information.

Interpret and disseminate information regarding state and federal rules and regulations.

Ensure program compliance.

Act as a liaison with CPS and CICS district staff.

Perform other duties related to special education programs.

Qualifications: Believes low-income students can become college and career ready.

Willingness to work long hours to successfully get the job done.

High expectations on personal and team performance.

Flexible to changing priorities and conditions.

Demonstrates initiative and creativity.

Organized and ability to multitask.

Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Demonstrates mastery of academic subjects and behavioral interventions.

Provides evidence of leadership and teamwork.

At least 5 years of special education teaching experience and 2 years case management in an urban setting required.

Valid LBS1 Special Education Teacher Certification required.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required. Master’s degree preferred.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits (based on experience).

ReGeneration Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability.

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