Special Education Administrator
About The Position
The Special Education Administrator provides educational leadership and serves as a resource to building principals, and supports district special education programs. This role involves assisting principals and staff with problem-solving and planning for students with special needs, their families, and staff members. The administrator will also help in determining instructional methods and materials, developing and implementing policies related to special education, and monitoring the appropriateness and delivery of instructional programs. Additionally, this position supports the Student Services Department in coordinating extended school year programming, state and district assessment procedures for students with disabilities, and accommodations management. The role includes evaluating assigned staff, determining staffing levels, and cooperating with principals, Human Resources, and the Executive Director of Student Services. The administrator will also assist in planning professional development activities and participate in professional growth opportunities to stay informed about federal and state special education regulations. Responsibilities extend to monitoring students in out-of-district special education programs and performing other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Services or Superintendent.
Requirements
- Illinois Educators License with General Administrative Endorsement
- Endorsement as a Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) or special education related service provider (School Social Worker, School Psychologist, Speech Language Pathologist)
- Minimum of 5 years experience working in a school setting with students with disabilities across multiple grade levels
- Demonstrated educational leadership experience
- Knowledge/skills in staff development and retention
- Proven visionary leadership skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Equity Focused
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
