Special Education Administrator

Brightmont Academy•St. Charles, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Brightmont Academy is hiring a dedicated, energetic Special Education Administrator to help manage our increased demand for students with IEP and 504 plans. Our customized one-teacher-to-one-student approach provides an opportunity to meet each student’s learning style within an accredited curricula program making a real difference one student, one class at a time. Students attend Brightmont Academy campuses for multiple reasons including; learning disabilities, attention deficits, emotional issues, health concerns or other individual special needs. Our students look to our instructors for better learning strategies needed for school and career success.

Requirements

Must have an LBS1 Certification AND Principal Endorsement / Type 75
4 year Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrates proficiency of technology resources, tools, and curricula
Experience using G-Suite and Chromebooks
Administrative skills for lesson coverage, grades and pacing progress
Positive professional communication skills: written, verbal, and non-verbal
Able to provide quality and effective instructional strategies
Able to pass a federal background screening
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and promote the philosophy, mission, and pillars of Brightmont Academy.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate the provision of special education services to students that are placed with Brightmont from a district.
Understands and support teachers on effective instructional strategies for students with disabilities
Assist in monitoring special education programs and related services to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and local district policies and procedures
Analyze data to establish appropriate goals and objectives in context of improving academic achievement and social-emotional growth
Promote use of research-based interventions, strategies, and instruction
Facilitate special education students’ progress reviews with a focus on data monitoring of student achievement and continuous improvement
Manage and complete any reporting requirements as needed by the district or ISBE for each student.
Monitor, evaluate, and ensure the implementation of Individual Education Programs and inclusive practices
Collaborate with Campus Directors and District Representatives to assess and analyze the needs of individual
Consistently maintain quality interactions with teachers, students, parents, and the larger community
Maintain and protect the rights and confidentiality of others
Perform additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor