Dean of Specialized Services

The Noble Network of Charter Schools

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$78,000–$97,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Charter Schools, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Follow Through, Interpersonal Skills, Progress Reports, Secondary School, Special Education, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
1 day ago
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About Noble 
Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives.
We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.
Key Job Responsibilities  
  • Complete all tasks related to triennial Full Individual Evaluations, annual Individual Education Plans, and annual Section 504 Plans. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:  
    • Opening all documents in IMPACT  
    • Conducting observations of students during class  
    • Scheduling meetings on team roster and calendar  
    • Coordinating with Learning Specialists and ensuring quality completion of all documents (i.e. Consent/Assessment Planning, Learning Environment Interventions, Notice of Conference, Parental Excusal of Staff) 10 days prior to meeting  
    • Attending and facilitating all meetings  
    • Ensuring all signatures are captured and all copies are provided to parents and uploaded into IMPACT  
  • Communicate and coordinate with Network and CPS for all transportation, paraprofessional, and placement requests  
  • Coordinate with outside service providers (psychologist, nurse, OT, PT, AT, SP, VI, HI)  
  • Send all quarterly IEP progress reports and other ODLSS mass mailings home and obtain signatures  
  • Manage learning specialists, paraprofessionals, and teacher assistants.   
  • Own promotion results and matriculation of diverse learners   
  • Implement Noble’s Community Pact with fidelity in order to create a positive, structured learning environment where students are safe and supported and empowered to grow academically  
Ideal Qualifications  
  • An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school & college, and lead exemplary lives  
  • Proven track record of ambitious results in previous roles   
  • Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve  
  • Follow through, attention to detail, and a belief that “sweating the small stuff” matters   
  • A passion for organization and completing paperwork with fidelity  
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for facilitating IEP and 504 meetings  
  • 3+ years experience working in the special education field  
Minimum Qualifications  
  • Bachelor’s Degree required  
  • Illinois Teaching License (PEL or ELS) with Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement (LBSI) or out-of-state equivalent of a Special Education teaching license   
  • Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis   
Compensation & Benefits  
We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package.  
Compensation for this position falls between $78,000 and $97,000 per year, which represents the average for staff in this role. Factors such as years of experience and skill sets may impact placement within, or outside, this range.
Statement of Non Discrimination  
Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. 

 

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The Noble Network of Charter Schools