Special Service Coordinator (11 Month Position)

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Homer Glen, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks an experienced professional to lead the District's Special Services Office as Director of Special Services. This role informs the Director on programs, supports staffing decisions, coordinates schedules, and ensures IEP compliance with legal standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, conducting trainings, serving as LEA representative at IEP meetings, and coordinating transitions from Early Intervention to school-based services.

Qualifications

• Background of successful Special Education teaching or service delivery.
• 3+ years in school administration or supervisory role preferred.
• Master’s degree from NCATE-accredited college or university.
• Hold a valid Administrative Certificate meeting Illinois requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Alternatives to stated qualifications may be acceptable per Board.

Responsibilities

• Informs and advises the Director about Special Education programs and improvement areas.
• Assist with recommendations for employment of Special Education staff.
• Support scheduling for special education students and staff.
• Monitor IEP compliance including timelines and writing defensible IEPs.
• Collaborate with building principals on disciplinary matters related to students in Special Education.
• Lead and participate in meetings to discuss management and improvement of Special Education services.
• Attend conferences/workshops to stay current in practices.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet Board-approved Special Education objectives.
• Participate in due process and ISBE hearings as directed.
• Evaluate employees as directed.
• Coordinate and supervise staff for extended school year services.
• Conduct ongoing classroom observations to promote best practices.

Skills

Special Education expertise

Interpersonal and written comms

Leadership and supervision

Educational program evaluation

Education

Master’s degree NCATE-accredited

Administrative Certificate (Illinois)

Job description

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Duties

• 1. Informs and advises the Director of Special Services about programs, practices and
  areas for improvement of the District’s Special Education programs.
• 2. Assists the Director of Special Services with recommendations for employment of
  Special Education certified, non-certified and licensed employees.
• 3. Supports building administrators in the scheduling of special education students and
  staff.
• 4. Monitor IEP compliance including timelines, aligning IEP goals/services to identified
  areas of educational need, and writing legally defensible IEPs.
• 5. Collaborates with building principals on disciplinary matters related to students that
  receive special education services.
• 6. Holds such meetings, as directed, of teachers, other personnel, lay groups, etc., as
  necessary for the discussion of matters concerning the management and
  improvement of the District’s Special Education programs and services.
• 7. Keeps informed of current educational practices in Special Education by attending
  relevant educational conferences and workshops.
• 8. Assists the Director of Special Services in the development and implementation of
  strategies to carry out Board approved Special Education objectives.
• 9. Participates in due process and Special Education hearings as directed under the
  auspices of the Illinois State Board of Education.
• 10. Evaluates certified and classified employees as directed.
• 11. Coordinates and supervises staff and programming for children eligible for extended
  school year services.
• 12. Ongoing classroom observations to assist staff in providing best practice techniques
  for children with special needs and other staff development needs.
• 13. Develops and presents training sessions as directed.
• 14. Fulfill the role of LEA Representative at IEP meetings
• 15. Coordinates preschool screenings and the transition of students from Early
  Intervention to school-based services.
• 16. Performs and/or assumes such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the
  Director of Special Services.

Qualifications

• 1. A background of successful Special Education teaching or service delivery
• 2. School administration or supervisory experience (at least 3 years preferred)
• 3. A Master’s Degree from a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Evaluation
  (NCATE) accredited college or university
• 4. Hold a valid Administrative Certificate that fulfills the State of Illinois certification
  requirements
• 5. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• 6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find
  appropriate and acceptable

Salary/Benefits

Wage dependent upon experience and education. Please refer to the certified Collective Bargaining Agreement on our website for additional details. Link HERE: https://shorturl.at/Hi5Zk

As a part of this position's compensationpackage, benefits(health, dental, vision, and life) are available. Details to be discussed upon offer or can be made available upon request.