Director of Special Education Programs

Illinois Education Job Bank; Oak Forest (IL); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking an experienced Director of Special Education to lead program planning, budgeting, and oversight of IDEA-funded services for district and SWCCCASE programs.

The role requires a Master's degree, significant Special Education administration credentials, and collaboration with district staff to ensure compliant, high-quality services for students with disabilities. Competitive pay and full benefits are provided.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of Master's degree in education or related field.
• At least 30 semester hours in Special Education, distributed per Illinois administrator certification rules.
• State Director of Special Education endorsement preferred.
• Board may accept alternatives to the above qualifications.

Aufgaben

• Report to the Superintendent on planning, needs, and projections for Special Education; submit projections for next year's budget.
• Develop yearly class lists/assignments for Special Education students in district and SWCCCASE programs.
• Co-plan and establish Special Education teacher schedules.
• Coordinate with principals on student assignments and homerooms.
• Coordinate IDEA funds and grant proposals; monitor program delivery.
• Liaise between District 142 and SWCCCASE; attend director meetings; coordinate with supervisory staff.
• Prepare for ISBE monitoring; participate in state/federal reviews; assist with curriculum and program revisions.
• Arrange homebound/hospital instruction; manage referrals and evaluations for specialized services.

Ausbildung

Master's degree

30 semester hours in Special Education

State Director of Special Education endorsement (preferred)

Alternatives to qualifications as Board may accept

Jobbeschreibung

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking an experienced Director of Special Education to lead program planning, budgeting, and oversight of IDEA-funded services for district and SWCCCASE programs.

The role requires a Master's degree, significant Special Education administration credentials, and collaboration with district staff to ensure compliant, high-quality services for students with disabilities. Competitive pay and full benefits are provided.