Related Service Provider (RSP) Manager - School Psychology

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500 schools and employing over 44,000 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) works to support networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support. OSD provides the tools and resources to ensure that all students with disabilities receive a high-quality public education that prepares students for success. OSD supports networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education, including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support.

Job Summary: 

Under the direction of the Director of Related Service Providers, the RSP Manager, School Psychology 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 the 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. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The RSP Manager, School Psychology will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Implements the training of related service providers to enhance their effectiveness and efficiencies
• In collaboration with CPS Talent office, actively recruits and participates in hiring of related service providers
• Facilitates performance evaluations for related service providers and provides targeted feedback to enhance performance and student outcomes
• Develops, collects, monitors, and provides constant data reporting regarding respective budget classifications associated with the staffing and servicing of related service providers and analyzes data that contributes to increasing the academic achievement of all students
• Works closely with the Director of Related Service Providers to optimize the well-being of students and ensure efficient resource allocation
• Works cooperatively with Networks, schools, central office management, parents, and other stakeholders to continually improve programs
• Develops, approves, and monitors the assignments and schedules for related service providers, both District and agency based
• Manages, monitors, and contributes to the budgeting and planning initiatives related to day-to-day operational and long-term goals
• Assumes the responsibility for his/her own professional development and for keeping current with the literature, new research findings, and improved delivery techniques in various areas by attending appropriate professional meetings, and by other means
• Other duties as assigned