DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION The following position is now bid: Director of Special Education PRIMARY FUNCTION: Direct and supervise the operation of the District's Special Education Services SUPERVISOR: Superintendent of Schools SUPERVISE AND EVALUATE: Supervisors for Special Education, School Psychologists and assigned office personnel SALARY RANGE: $110,000 - $120,000 with Board Paid TRS and employee health benefits QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must possess the following qualifications:
- General Administrative Endorsement is required
- Director of Special Education Endorsement is required
- Minimum of two (2 ) years teaching experience in special education
- Training and experience with special education rules, regulations, and laws
- Administrative or Supervisory experience in special education preferred
Applicants should have knowledge and be able to articulate, document through experience or verify involvement in the following:
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
- 23 Illinois Administrative Code, Subtitle A, '00
- Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 300 and 303
- Illinois Due Process Procedures
- The State of Illinois-Illinois Learning Standards
- Instructional practices which are proven to be effective in meeting the learning needs of children with disabilities
- District's Mission
- Instructional philosophy and pedagogy, including the incorporation of technology
- MTSS
- Speech and language development
- Early Childhood Education and the Illinois Early Learning Standards
- Models of Delivery, including Co-Teaching
- Research-based Interventions and Service Delivery models for reading and math
EXPECTATIONS:
- Leadership abilities in the pursuit of educational excellence
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with teachers, staff members, students and parents to design and provide appropriate educational services
- Ability to support parents in the educational process
- Ability to analyze data to design and facilitate programs that serve the learning needs of all children
- Grant writing and budgeting
- Excellent organizational skills
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer and evaluate the operations and effectiveness of the District's Special Education Services
- Consult with principals and staff members on the operation of Special Education Services in schools and respond to questions and concerns of employees and families
- Provide students with Individualized Educational Program (IEP) services in a least restrictive environment
- Provides leadership and direction for cost-effective and improved special education services for students with special needs in the least restrictive environment
- Attend Board of Education meetings and prepare such reports for the Board as may be required by the Superintendent
- Interpret and advise on the development of special education policies, procedures and services
- Serve as coordinator or team participant for the following programs and satisfy both State and Federal reporting requirements. Such programs and reports include:
- Section 504 - Rehabilitation Act of 1973 b. Chapter I- P.L. 89-313
- Preschool For All
- home/Hospital Instruction
- Behavior Support Systems
- District Crisis Team
- School-based mental health services
- MTSS
- Co-Teaching Program
- Health Services
- Mandated Trainings
- Other reports as may be required by statute or the Superintendent Participate in interviews for new employment as needed
- Advise on the assignment of teaching staff and caseloads in consultation with central office staff and principals
- Coordinate and monitor the effectiveness of: special education teachers, assistants, speech clinicians, social workers, nurses, and school psychologists
- Prepare the budget for special education
- Monitors IDEA grant implementation and requirements
- Coordinate referral, evaluation, child review conferences, annual reviews, and Individualized Educational Program services for students
- Collect and analyze data on student achievement on state, benchmark and local assessments.
- Monitor student referrals for Special Education evaluation and prepare recommendations based upon research
- Coordinate the placement of students in facilities outside of Unit 11 and assist with supportive services including tuition, expense claims, and billing
- Serve as the liaison to the Illinois State Board of Education in matters relating to Special Education Services
- Maintain a working liaison with governmental, social, professional, civic and volunteer agencies
- Establish and maintain a program of personal and professional growth
- Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools
NOTE: Please complete your application, attach your resume and vision for improving student achievement through Applicant Tracking no later than 4 pm on November 20, 2024. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer