Special Education Specialist

Prospect Heights School District 23•Prospect Heights, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prospect Heights School District 23 has two openings for a full-time Special Education Specialist-Focus: Social/Emotional/Behavioral Learning for the 2026-2027 school year. The Special Education Specialist will act as a coach to the Student Services Department by working with teachers, related service providers, and classified staff in supporting students in the Student Services Department, including those who support specialized self-contained programs. Primary responsibilities include systems-level support for the development and management of autism services, interventions for managing maladaptive behaviors, data review, and specialized curriculum selection and implementation. The Special Education Specialist will work collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services as well as the Director for Student Services to provide leadership to the Student Services Department, assist in refining IEP processes and procedures, develop and execute a comprehensive professional development plan, and implement best practices for behavior intervention, specialized teaching, learning, and curriculum. This is a non-union, 195 day position, starting at $65,435, but taking degree level and experience into consideration. Includes participation in TRS (Teachers Retirement System) and full benefits (benefits information available here).

Requirements

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with any of the following Endorsements in Learning Behavior Specialist, School Social Work, School Psychology, or Speech/Language Therapy
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the profession, including service to low-incidence populations
Knowledge of ISBE special education rules and regulations
Experience in managing the IEP process and procedures with a focus on the FBA/BIP process
Deep knowledge of behavioral characteristics typically associated with Autism, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Anxiety, etc.
Understanding of research-based interventions and specialized curricula to support learners in specialized programs who struggle to regulate and manage their emotions
Ability to coach others to apply effective behavior management and instructional techniques

Responsibilities

Act as a coach to the Student Services Department by working with teachers, related service providers, and classified staff in supporting students in the Student Services Department, including those who support specialized self-contained programs.
Provide systems-level support for the development and management of autism services.
Develop and implement interventions for managing maladaptive behaviors.
Conduct data review.
Select and implement specialized curriculum.
Work collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and the Director for Student Services to provide leadership to the Student Services Department.
Assist in refining IEP processes and procedures.
Develop and execute a comprehensive professional development plan.
Implement best practices for behavior intervention, specialized teaching, learning, and curriculum.