Assistant Director, Special Education — Program Leadership

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Board-paid TRS contributions

Board-paid employee health insurance

Board-paid dental insurance

Term life insurance

Vision insurance (employee cost)

Job summary

Champaign Unit 4 Schools in Champaign, IL is seeking an Assistant Director of Special Education to lead the district's special education programs, curriculum, assessment, and professional development in collaboration with the Teaching & Learning Department.

The role requires Illinois Administrative Licensure as Director of Special Education, prior teaching or administrative experience, and strong communication skills; the position is year-round with competitive benefits including TRS

Qualifications

• Illinois Administrative Licensure with endorsement as Director of Special Education.
• Previous, successful experience as a teacher and/or building administrator.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Works alongside the District’s Teaching & Learning Department to coordinate all aspects of Special Education curriculum, assessment, and professional development.
• Provides oversight of Special Education programs and services of the District and ensures they are administered in accordance with all Federal and State mandates and established Board Policies.
• Continuously reviews District programming and proposes and executes changes necessary to ensure the needs of students with disabilities are being met.
• Coordinates and supervises the District’s Extended School Year (ESY) services.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Administrative leadership

Education

Illinois Administrative Licensure with endorsement as Director of Special Education

Job description

Champaign Unit 4 Schools in Champaign, IL is seeking an Assistant Director of Special Education to lead the district's special education programs, curriculum, assessment, and professional development in collaboration with the Teaching & Learning Department.

The role requires Illinois Administrative Licensure as Director of Special Education, prior teaching or administrative experience, and strong communication skills; the position is year-round with competitive benefits including TRS