Champaign Unit 4 Schools Assistant Director of Special Education

Illinois Education Job Bank; 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 Assistant Director of Special Education

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Duties

• 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.

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

Salary/Benefits

The entry level base salary for this position in the upcoming school year is $108,236, plus highly competitive benefits, including 100% Board-paid TRS contributions and 100% Board-paid employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Additional compensation above the base is offered to candidates based on their number of years of successful administrative experience. Questions about salaries or fringe benefits may be directed to the Human Resources Office at [e-mail].

Additional Notes

• This is a year-round (12 month) position.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy.Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life.The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.