Student Services Manager

Student Services Manager

Cincinnati Public Schools Central Office - Cincinnati, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job : 5834343

Final date to receive applications: Jul 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

ABOUT CPS: Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves over 34,000 students preschool to 12th grade in over 65 schools across a 90-square-mile district in Southwest Ohio. Cincinnati Public Schools is the best-performing large urban district in Ohio and ranks among the top 2 percent of Ohio districts for students’ learning and growth and offers families high-quality school choices and academic programs. The district's innovative approach to education, its investment in effective and caring educators and employees, and vast array of collaborative partnerships have accelerated school performance to the highest level in decades - ensuring that students in preschool to 12th grade thrive and graduate prepared for successful lives in the 21st century.

Cincinnati Public is looking for creative, innovative, passionate, problem-solvers to join our team. We seek to have a positive impact on our children and families every day and are looking for staff members who want to not only do an excellent job with their career field but also serve as a role model for the children in CPS. We invite you to become a member of our CPS work family.

• Demonstrate collaboration to/with schools team, to support students with disabilities
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of instructional strategies for students with multiple disabilities, autism, developmental delay, specific learning disabilities, and behavior disorders
• Oversee/manage a caseload of students with disabilities, and the implementation of their IEP plans in inclusive, self-contained and pull-out settings
• Ensure appropriate delivery of both special education instruction and related services
• Ensure compliance with all special education documentation in accordance with state, local, and federal laws
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians concerning the special education process, including the process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs/504 plans, and re-evaluations, as well as parental rights granted by ESSA
• Facilitate ETR, IEP, or 504 meetings using a strengths-based and family-centered approach
• Coordinate with student’s special education team to ensure all documents are completed in a timely manner, according to state, local, and school policies and procedures
• Provide training and technical assistance to special education staff including teachers, related service providers, and support service professionals
• Support the planning and implementation of special education initiatives
• Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding developing special education issues, including changes in federal and local special education policy
• Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population
• Have a track record of being a team player and community-minded
• Possess excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
• Have a passion for urban public schools
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards
• Other duties as assigned

Certification:
Must possess or be eligible to obtain a State of Ohio Administrative Certificate

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a teacher, or in a teacher related position, and three years of administrative (or other leadership) experience in the area of special needs

Training:
Master's degree in field related to exceptional education or pupil services (e.g., special education, curriculum, administration, psychology or social work) required

Type of

Contract:

261 day limited

Salary:
Manager per Cincinnati Association of Administrators and Supervisors

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply and only…