Diverse Learner High School Coordinator

Waukegan School Dist 60; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 in Illinois seeks a K-8 Diverse Learner Coordinator to supervise special education programs and supports for students with disabilities across Elementary and Middle Schools.

The coordinator reports to the Director and works with High School administration to oversee IEPs, ensure compliance with standards, and provide instructional leadership and coaching to teachers.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educators License, Grade 9-12.
• LBS I and General Administrative Endorsements required.
• Experience leading special education programs and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, evaluate, and supervise special education programs.
• Provide coordination of procedures, reports, and policy with district admins.
• Deliver instructional leadership and coaching to teachers.
• Align teaching standards with state and Common Core standards.
• Oversee IEP meetings and develop appropriate supports.
• Collaborate with principals on disciplinary matters for students with disabilities.
• Assist with staff selection and assignment in coordination with administration.
• Support development of the high school master schedule and related tasks.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Professional development

Coaching teachers

IEP process oversight

Collaboration with admins

Education

Illinois Professional Educators License, Grade 9-12

LBS I and General Administrative Endorsements

Tools

IEP system

Job description

Location: Waukegan High School

Who We Are

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9–12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.

Why We Do This Work

The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.

What We Need

The K-8 Diverse Learner Coordinator is responsibile for ovrseeing programs and implementation of special education supports and sevices for students with disabilities in the Elementary and Middle Schools. The special education coordinator is directly responsible to the Director and Assistnat Directors of Diverse Learners and indirectly responsible to the Senior Legan Compliance and Supports Officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, evaluate, and supervise special education programs within assigned locations and programs in cooperation with High School Administration;
• In cooperation with the Director of Diverse Learners and High School Administrators, provide coordination of procedures, reports, and policy for the district;
• Provide instructional leadership including monitoring instructional practices, providing professional development and coaching individual teachers as necessary;
• Work with Department Chairpersons to establish teaching standards for special education students that are aligned with Common Core Standards, IL Learning Standards and College Readiness Standards;
• Work in coordination with teachers and administration to implement special education programs and services including behavior programs consistent with the educational philosophy and goals of the School Board;
• Oversee the IEP process including attending IEP meetings as necessary, providing technical support for the development of IEPs and coordinating the attendance of required IEP participants;
• Participate in Problem Solving Teams and consult with staff members regarding appropriate interventions, modifications and adaptations;
• Provide reports and recommendations for placement in programs or services to the Director of Diverse Learners;
• Participate as a team member in the identification of social/behavioral problems and assist in the design, implementation and follow up on behavior intervention plans and programs for individuals and groups of students;
• Plan and confer with classroom teachers and administration as requested concerning any behavioral, social, or personal problems affecting students;
• Serve as a resource for crisis intervention by assisting with the development of crisis prevention and safety plans and participating in crisis intervention activities;
• Develop and conduct in-service activities for staff including educational assistants regarding best practices in behavior management techniques and the remediation of student behavioral, social and behavioral problems;
• Collaborate with Principals and Assistant Principals regarding disciplinary matters for students with disabilities, as needed;
• Assist with the selection of highly qualified special education personnel;
• Provide oversight in the assignment of teachers and educational assistants in coordination with the High School Administration and Director of Diverse Learners;
• Confer with principals on personnel matters including the evaluation of probationary and tenured staff in accordance with District policies and procedures;
• Participate in the development of the high school master schedule;
• Train teaching staff on the usage of the computerized IEP system and ensure that special education data is recorded and reported accurately;
• Supervise summer special education high school ESY programs;
• Continue professional growth through memberships in professional organizations, reading professional literature and exchanging ideas with other professionals;
• Serve as a member of designated district and building level teams and participate in any other assigned meetings as related to position;
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Diverse Learners or designee.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Illinois Professional Educators License, Grade 9-12.
• Must have LBS I and General Administrative Endorsements.

Terms of Employment

12 months

Compensation

To Be Determined

Safety

The employee is responsible for taking any and all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses.

EEO / Diversity Statement

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.