Special Education Administrator

brightmontacademy; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightmont Academy in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Special Education Administrator to help manage increasing demand for IEP and 504 plans. The role involves overseeing services for middle and high school students on an in-person basis.

You will collaborate with campus directors and district representatives, monitor IEP implementation, and ensure compliance while maintaining confidentiality and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Requires LBS1 Certification and Principal Endorsement / Type 75.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proficient with technology resources, tools, and curricula.
• Experience using G Suite and Chromebooks.
• Administrative skills for lesson coverage, grades and pacing.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to pass federal background screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special education services for students placed by districts.
• Support teachers with effective strategies for students with disabilities.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Analyze data to set goals for achievement and social-emotional growth.
• Promote evidence-based interventions and instruction.
• Lead progress reviews and data monitoring for students.
• Complete reporting requirements for district or ISBE.
• Ensure IEPs and inclusive practices are implemented.
• Collaborate with Campus Directors and District Representatives.
• Maintain strong interactions with teachers, students, parents and community.
• Protect privacy rights and confidentiality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

LBS1 Certification

Principal Endorsement

Technology proficiency

G Suite

Chromebooks

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Instructional strategies

Background screening

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

G-Suite

Chromebooks

Job description

Special Education Administrator

Must have LBS1 and Type 75/ Principal Endorsement

Applicants will be working with a medium caseload of middle school and high school students in St. Charles, IL. All services are being provided in person.

We are hiring a dedicated, energetic Special Education Administrator to help manage our increased demand for students with IEP and 504 plans. Our customized one‑teacher‑to‑one‑student approach provides an opportunity to meet each student’s learning style within an accredited curricula program making a real difference one student, one class at a time.

Students attend Brightmont Academy campuses for multiple reasons including: learning disabilities, attention deficits, emotional issues, health concerns or other individual special needs. Our students look to our instructors for better learning strategies needed for school and career success.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the provision of special education services to students that are placed with Brightmont from a district.

• Understands and support teachers on effective instructional strategies for students with disabilities

• Assist in monitoring special education programs and related services to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and local district policies and procedures

• Analyze data to establish appropriate goals and objectives in context of improving academic achievement and social‑emotional growth

• Promote use of research‑based interventions, strategies, and instruction

• Facilitate special education students’ progress reviews with a focus on data monitoring of student achievement and continuous improvement

• Manage and complete any reporting requirements as needed by the district or ISBE for each student.

• Monitor, evaluate, and ensure the implementation of Individual Education Programs and inclusive practices

• Collaborate with Campus Directors and District Representatives to assess and analyze the needs of individual

• Consistently maintain quality interactions with teachers, students, parents, and the larger community

• Maintain and protect the rights and confidentiality of others

• Perform additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

• Additional details about the caseload and about building assignments will be discussed during a direct interview with school administrators.

Essential experiences and skills

• Must have an LBS1 Certification AND Principal Endorsement / Type 75

• 4 year Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred

• Demonstrates proficiency of technology resources, tools, and curricula

• Experience using G‑Suite and Chromebooks

• Administrative skills for lesson coverage, grades and pacing progress

• Positive professional communication skills: written, verbal, and non‑verbal

• Able to provide quality and effective instructional strategies

• Able to pass a federal background screening

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and promote the philosophy, mission, and pillars of Brightmont Academy.

Physical presence on the campus and/or corporate office is required as it is part of the essential function of the job. The particular job duties of this position may change based upon the needs of Brightmont Academy. Additional administrative duties may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor. Brightmont Academy reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet its operational needs.

Brightmont Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Our intent is to recruit, hire, and train all persons in all job groups in accordance with the law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, national origin, sexual preference, or any other protected status.