Director of Special Education

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS contribution

Medical insurance

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank invites applications for the Director of Special Education to lead districtwide program development, implementation, and ongoing improvement for students with disabilities.

The role ensures legally compliant, high-quality services while guiding systems that support inclusive instruction, collaboration with administrators, staff, families, and community partners to advance district priorities and student success.

Qualifications

• PEL with Director of Special Education Endorsement required.
• Master's degree in related field required.
• Type 75/Administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide districtwide leadership for development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs and services for students with disabilities.
• Ensure high-quality, legally compliant services while leading systems that support inclusive practices and effective instruction.
• Collaborate with administrators, staff, families, and community partners to strengthen the continuum of services and advance District priorities.

Skills

Administrative experience

Education

Professional Educator License (PEL) with Director of Special Education Endorsement

Master Degree in related field

Job description

The Director of Special Education provides districtwide leadership for the development,
implementation, and continuous improvement of programs and services for students with
disabilities. The Director ensures high-quality, legally compliant services while leading
systems that support inclusive practices, effective instruction, and student success. As a
member of the District leadership team, the Director works collaboratively with
administrators, staff, families, and community partners to strengthen the continuum of
services and advance District priorities.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License (PEL) with Director of Special Education
  Endorsement
• Master Degree in related field
• Type 75/Administrative experience preferred

Salary/Benefits

• $105,000-$125,000 (Final Salary TBD by the Board of Education)
• Board-paid employee TRS contribution
• Board-paid contribution towards medical insurance