Dean of Specialized Services - The Noble Network of Charter Schools
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Position Available at:
- Hansberry College Prep
About Noble
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. Noble serves more than 12,000 students and 23,000 alumni across 17 open-enrollment, free, public charter schools in Chicago. We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. 98% of our graduates are accepted into college and the graduating Class of 2023 earned over $632 million in college scholarships.
At Noble “antiracism” isn’t a buzzword. We have made significant policy and structural changes to demonstrate our commitment to anti-racism and fighting the systemic inequities in the communities we serve. These changes include building curricula that welcomes and affirms each student’s unique identity, and ensuring that all our community members - including students, families, and staff - have the space to be their authentic selves, ensuring that their voices are heard. Join Noble in supporting the growth of our students, staff and communities!
Clear, Consistent and Connected
All staff at Noble are bound by three key principles that shape a strong and positive campus culture at Noble.
Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy-to-understand procedures, routines, and "what to do" directions in all spaces.
Consistent, Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.
Connected, Building Positive Relationships: Students, like all individuals, thrive when they feel a communal connection to their school and can rely on meaningful relationships with the adults at the school. All Noble staff prioritize positive interactions and relationships rooted in the humanity and belonging of each student.
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.
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.
