Assistant Director, Special Education: Lead District Services

Illinois Education Job Bank; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional memberships

Job summary

Tri-County Special Education Association seeks an Assistant Director to assist the Executive Director in administering and supervising programs for students with disabilities. You will help staff understand services, convene IEP meetings, and coordinate resources across member districts.

The role requires an MS in school administration with PEL and endorsement, plus several years of administrative experience in education.

Qualifications

• MS in school administration with valid PEL and Director of Special Education Endorsement.
• Two years of administrative or supervisor experience in public schools or approved settings.
• Four years in an educational setting, preferably teaching or special education.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel between districts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite; ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administering, supervising, and directing services within the association.
• Respond to requests for information about special education and programming.
• Attend IEP meetings and provide specialized leadership as needed.
• Coordinate resources, data collection, and reporting; assist with grants and proposals.
• Oversee technology requests, EmbraceIEP, and TCSEA website operations.
• Lead staff development and coordinate professional development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

MS in school administration with PEL and Director Endorsement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Tri-County Special Education Association seeks an Assistant Director to assist the Executive Director in administering and supervising programs for students with disabilities. You will help staff understand services, convene IEP meetings, and coordinate resources across member districts.

The role requires an MS in school administration with PEL and endorsement, plus several years of administrative experience in education.