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The Manager, STAR NET leads the strategic planning, operations, and continuous improvement of the Illinois STAR NET Project within Chicago Public Schools. This role supervises the STAR NET team, manages grant compliance and budgets, and facilitates professional development and family support initiatives.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in early childhood education or administration, with at least three years of grant and budget oversight. Strong leadership skills and knowledge of early childhood special education practices are essential for this role.
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 of Early Childhood Education (OECE) works to ensure all children in Chicago have access to excellent early learning experiences that lead to future success in early grades and beyond.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director, P-2 Education, the Manager, STAR NET leads the strategic planning and implementation, operations, data, and continuous improvement of the Illinois STAR NET Project within Chicago Public Schools. This role provides direct supervision and leadership for the STAR NET team, ensuring high-quality professional development, trainings, technical assistance, intensive technical assistance, communities of practice, and family engagement are delivered across the city to support young children with disabilities. This role is responsible for overall grant administration, facilitates cross-functional collaboration between CPS, state and community partners, and ensures equitable access to family supports, educational resources, and professional development systems. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.
The Manager, STAR NET will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Supervises, develops, manages the performance of the STAR NET team to ensure high-quality, aligned service delivery, professional development, and family engagement initiatives including leading check ins and team meetings
Administers program compliance, ISBE reporting, and grant deliverables while managing the STAR NET budget to ensure full fiscal accountability and equitable fund allocation aligned with state and district guidelines, including full oversight the STAR NET grant budget, compliance with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) guidelines, and all mandatory state reporting
Manages the planning and execution of the strategy to support high-quality professional development, technical assistance, communities of practice, and family support workshops centered on early childhood special education, inclusion, and family-centered practices in alignment with ISBE requirements and engages in continuous improvement; analyzes technical assistance, workshop evaluations, grant performance, and participant data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify service gaps, and drive strategic decision-making
Establishes and maintains cross-functional partnerships with internal OECE/OSD teams, ISBE, statewide STAR NET regions, community-based organizations, and family advocacy networks to promote aligned early learning systems
Supports with mass communication to stakeholders, including publicity, emails, and website updates, project reports and documents; prepares documents and reports as necessary under tight deadlines
Supports CPS & OECE office-wide initiatives, priorities, and projects
Other duties and workstreams as assigned
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Manager, STAR NET must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Focus in Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a closely related field preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Experience Required:
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in early childhood education, early childhood special education, family engagement, or early learning administration
Minimum of two (3) years of demonstrated experience with grant oversight, state reporting, and budget administration
Other Requirements:
This role requires local travel between CPS locations, family support venues, and community-based organizations across the city; Access to reliable transportation is required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Expert knowledge of early childhood, early childhood special education practices, IDEA Part B/C transitions, family-centered principles, and inclusive classroom strategies
Demonstrated capability in program/project management, budget management, financial forecasting, and/or managing state/federal grant compliance and reporting
Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of supervising, mentoring, and developing interdisciplinary teams (educators, family support staff) and projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with ISBE officials, district leadership, school personnel, and diverse family populations
Proficiency in data collection systems, reporting platforms, and office technology (i.e. Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Oracle/enterprise systems)
Deep commitment to equity, access, and advocacy for young children with disabilities and their families.
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Providing a high quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in life
Chicago Public Schools is looking for teachers, leaders, and non-instructional staff to transform the face of urban education. We are a team of passionate, committed, and talented professionals who believe that every CPS student will graduate prepared for success in college, career, and life. Come join us in making CPS a model for public school districts throughout the nation. CPS is the third largest school district in the United States with more than 600 schools providing education to over 340,000 children.
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