Executive Director, Service Delivery

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500 schools and employing over 45,000 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.

Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

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 diverse learners receive a high-quality public education that prepares students for success. Diverse Learners in our district refers to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.

OSD supports networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education, including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief of the Office for Students with Disabilities, the Executive Director of OSD Service Delivery assists in the targeted planning and implementation of the department's strategic plan to increase high-quality standards in instruction and improve outcomes in schools for students with disabilities. The Executive Director of OSD Service Delivery serves as a member of the Office for Students with Disabilities leadership team and ensures consistent implementation of practices and guides the District's vision for special education.

This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The Executive Director of OSD Service Delivery will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

* Leads the strategy, continuous improvement, and operations of the Service Delivery department

* Leads and supports the Service delivery team, functions, and operations, including but not limited to the areas of Vision Impairment, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Home Hospital, Assistive Technology, Translation Service, and School Assignment to ensure the respective areas are following District policies and practices, and special education law, policies, and best practices

* Ensures compliance with all local, state, and/or federal guidelines and policies as they relate to screening and assessing eligibility for specialized services and/or assignment to specialized placements, per the students' Individualized Education Program (IEP)

* Ensures the respective areas they support are following special education law and policies as well as best practices

* Monitors and helps report adherence to all compulsory rules and regulations

* Supervises, develops, and manages the performance of a high-functioning, collaborative team of professionals including managers responsible for articulating clear, research-based approaches in Service Delivery;
Coordinates, plans, implements, and evaluates training and professional growth experiences for assigned staff

* Assists OSD Senior Leadership team in their comprehensive assessment of needed areas regarding the development of compliant and data-driven IEPs on behalf of students with disabilities

* Investigates and submits written responses to ISBE regarding State Performance Plan indicator findings and supports corrective action plans that might be ordered by ISBE pursuant to these monitoring processes

* Designs, develops, and manages processes and procedures in collaboration with content leads within OSD and with other District offices

* Collects and analyzes process and outcome data to continually gauge effectiveness and improve performance

* Collects and…