Director of Special Education

Illinois Association Of School•Justice, IL

59d•$105,000

About The Position

Indian Springs School District #109 Director of Special Education REPORTS TO: Superintendent POSITION OBJECTIVE: To provide leadership that advances student achievement, managing all aspects of special education and 504 Plan programs and services for students with disabilities, and ensuring that all students with special needs receive a free and appropriate education. SUMMARY: The Director of Special Education will provide leadership, coordination, and administrative support for the district's diversified special education programs from early childhood through eighth grade. The Director of Special Education will ensure that students with disabilities receive a high-quality education in compliance with State and Federal Laws. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for planning, implementing, assessing, and making recommendations for improving Special Education programs and inclusive service delivery. This includes staffing and related services and will serve as a resource to building and district administration and staff to ensure that district objectives and goals are being achieved.

Requirements

Master's Degree
Knowledge of Special Education and successful instructional practices for children with disabilities

Nice To Haves

Previous administrative experience preferred

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison for the Superintendent regarding issues of concern related to supporting and advancing the achievement of children with disabilities
Coordinates district special education programs in accordance with board policy, goals, and objectives; Department of Education rules and regulations; and federal laws and regulations
Articulates and implements a clear vision for moving special education students on a service continuum from the least restrictive environment (LRE) to inclusion in a general education environment
Co-leads and collaborates with building and district administrators on supervising, evaluating, and leading the delivery of special education services that address the needs of all learners
Maintains awareness of documented caseloads for Special Education teachers and related service providers
Serves as the District's Threat Assessment Team Liaison and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Supervisor
Demonstrates the ability to make decisions that effectively promote the development and implementation of all Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 Plans
Convenes meetings with special education staff members in order to conduct student data analysis for children with disabilities. Ensures that interventions, resources, and instructional strategies are being implemented with fidelity
Contributes to the Administrative Leadership Team through effective collaboration and sharing of issues, concerns, and strategies for continuous improvement
Serves as the district representative in all matters related to special education and the 504 Plan Programming
Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively (both verbally and in written format) with a variety of individuals, including faculty and staff, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside agencies and organizations
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with administrators, supervisors, faculty, parents, and staff, and outside agencies and organizations
Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts with a problem-solving mindset
Responsible for communicating policies, procedures, and operating practices to employees to assure consistency in administration and compliance
Maintains a respectful and effective working relationship with all stakeholders
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent/designee