Special Education Coordinator (2025-2026 School Year)

ROE; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Special Education Coordinator to lead and enhance special education programs. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and actively participating in curriculum development. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of special education practices, making a significant impact on student success. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will help shape the educational landscape and foster growth for both students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Required Illinois Public Educator License and General Administrative Endorsement.
• Supervisory experience in special education programs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate staff, enforce personnel policies.
• Coordinate recruitment, training, and manage student discipline.

Skills

Leadership in Special Education

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Curriculum Planning

Education

Illinois Public Educator License

General Administrative Endorsement

Undergraduate degree in Special Education

Job description

Position Type:
Administration/ Coordinator of Special Services

Date Posted:
3/19/2025

Location:
District Student Services

Date Available:
25-26 School Year

District:
Zion Elementary School District 6

Illinois Public Educator License, General Administrative Endorsement, and Teacher Evaluator Designation required

Undergrad degree in special education preferred, or a related services field (school psychology, school social work, etc.)

Supervisory and/or leadership experience in special education programs including leading Section 504 meetings and/or IEP meetings

Supervisory and/or leadership experience managing building level programming, parent concerns and student discipline

Supervises and evaluates certified and support staff

Enforces the district's personnel policies

Participates in the recruitment, screening, hiring, assigning, and training of department personnel

Assists with recommendations for tenure and dismissal

Assists with coordination of contracted related service personnel

Works with departmental staff to resolve student, staff and/or parent problems

Engages in relevant curriculum planning and development

Provides consultation and leadership regarding health and safety assessments of students

Maintains administrative records; prepares reports and correspondence

Supervises special education compliance

Attends relevant school, district, and professional meetings

Participates in activities for continued professional growth

Supervises Special Education department events

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director

Title: Special Education Coordinator Reports To: Special Education Coordinator

Department: Special Education Classification: Administrator

Work Year: 12-Month


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Illinois Public Educator License, General Administrative Endorsement, and Teacher Evaluator Designation required

Undergrad degree in special education preferred, or a related services field (school psychology, school social work, etc.)

Supervisory and/or leadership experience in special education programs including leading Section 504 meetings and/or IEP meetings

Supervisory and/or leadership experience managing building level programming, parent concerns and student discipline

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Supervises and evaluates certified and support staff

Enforces the district's personnel policies

Participates in the recruitment, screening, hiring, assigning, and training of department personnel

Assists with recommendations for tenure and dismissal

Assists with coordination of contracted related service personnel

Works with departmental staff to resolve student, staff and/or parent problems

Engages in relevant curriculum planning and development

Provides consultation and leadership regarding health and safety assessments of students

Maintains administrative records; prepares reports and correspondence

Supervises special education compliance

Attends relevant school, district, and professional meetings

Participates in activities for continued professional growth

Supervises Special Education department events

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:
· Planning, organization and direction of student programming and activities
· District organization, operations, policies and objectives
· Oral and written communication skills
· Current applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
· Legal proceedings and due process

Ability to:
· Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
· Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
· Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
· Meet schedules and timelines
· Work independently
· Plan and organize work

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment: School sites; indoor and outdoor settings.

Physical Abilities: Standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist to assist students; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to monitor student activities and behavior; dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials.