Special Education Administrator

Young World Physical Education; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 in Urbana, IL seeks a Special Education Administrator to provide leadership for district-wide programs. The role reports to the Executive Director of Student Services and supervises district staff in special education.

The administrator will help staff with problem-solving, implement instructional methods, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines while coordinating professional development and evaluation processes.

Qualifications

• Illinois Educators License with General Administrative Endorsement.
• Endorsement as a Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) or related service provider.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a school setting with students with disabilities across multiple grades.
• Knowledge of staff development and retention strategies.
• Demonstrated educational leadership experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; equity-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist principals and staff with problem-solving and planning for students with special needs.
• Assist in determining instructional methods and materials for district programs.
• Develop and implement policies relating to special education and Student Services.
• Monitor instructional programs and recommend improvements via evaluations.
• Coordinate extended school year programming for special education.
• Coordinate state and district assessments and accommodations management.
• Evaluate staff performance as per the district plan.
• Determine staffing levels and assign personnel for special education services.
• Plan professional development for special education staff.
• Participate in professional growth activities and stay informed on rules.

Skills

Staff development

Visionary leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Equity focus

Education

Illinois Educators License, General Administrative Endorsement

LBS1 or related service endorsement

Job description

Special Education Administrator

Urbana School District #116 Central Office - Urbana, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5841998

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Special Education Administrator

LOCATION: Districtwide

SUPERVISOR: Executive Director of Student Services

SUPERVISES: District student services certified and non-certified staff

JOB SUMMARY: The Special Education Administrator provides educational leadership and serves as a resource to building principals, and supports district special education programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, and under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Services, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Assist principals and staff with problem-solving and planning involving students with special needs, their families, and/or staff members
• Assist staff in all district programs in the determination of instructional methods and materials
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, rules and regulations as it relates to special education and the Student Services department
• Monitor the appropriateness and delivery of the instructional programs and make recommendations for necessary improvements through formal and informal program evaluations
• Supports the Student Services Department in coordinating special education extended school year programming
• Coordinate State and District assessment procedures in connection to students with disabilities and assist with accommodations management
• Evaluate the performance of staff members as assigned in accordance with the district evaluation plan
• Determine staffing levels and assign personnel for special education services, in cooperation with principals, the Human Resources Department and the Executive Director of Student Services
• Assist in the planning of professional development activities for all special education/student services staff
• Participate in professional growth activities through local, regional, State and national conferences or workshops and keep informed regarding all federal and state rules and regulations relating to special education
• Monitor students placed in out-of district special education programs
• Perform all other duties necessary to the efficient operation of the Student Services Department and other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director of Student Services or Superintendent of Schools

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Illinois Educators License with General Administrative Endorsement. Also, endorsement as a Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) or special education related service provider (School Social Worker, School Psychologist, Speech Language Pathologist).

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years experience working in a school setting with students with disabilities across multiple grade levels and demonstrated educational leadership experience

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge/skills in staff development and retention
• Proven visionary leadership skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Equity Focused

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.
• This is a position is not within the collective bargaining unit and is an administrative position.
• This is not anexempt position.
• Eleven-month calendar; salary range $80,000-$100,000 and is determined by the superintendent.

EVALUATION: To be completed by Executive Director of Student Services

START DATE: As soon as possible

Updated July 2026

Position Type: 1.0 FTE

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Beth Ladd, Executive Director of Student Services
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]