Special Education Coordinator (2025-2026 School Year)

Zion Elementary School District 6; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Special Education Coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year. This pivotal role involves supervising special education staff, leading compliance efforts, and ensuring effective programming for students with special needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in special education, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering an inclusive learning environment. Join a collaborative team committed to enhancing the educational experience for all students and making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate certified and support staff within the department.
• Engage in curriculum planning and provide leadership in health assessments.
• Participate in hiring and training department personnel.

Skills

Effective Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Knowledge of Special Education Laws

Organizational Skills

Education

Illinois Public Educator License

Undergraduate Degree in Special Education

General Administrative Endorsement

Job description

Special Education Coordinator (2025-2026 School Year) JobID: 3501

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Coordinator of Special Services
• Date Posted:
  4/14/2025
• Location:
  District Student Services
• Date Available:
  25-26 School Year

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.