Trinity School Director

Trinity Services Inc.•Joliet, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Services, Inc. is seeking a creative, energetic, and compassionate leader to direct its historic therapeutic school, established in 1950. The School Director provides educational leadership, operational oversight, and staff supervision while ensuring compliance with applicable Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) regulations. The role maintains high-quality educational programming for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and cultivates strong partnerships with families, school districts, and community organizations. The Director leads and supervises instructional employees; recruits, hires, evaluates, trains, and develops staff; oversees curriculum and instructional practices; and supervises the development and monitoring of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The role may provide classroom instruction or coverage when needed, facilitates quarterly staff in-service sessions, coordinates the Illinois Alternate Assessment, and oversees student referral, intake, and enrollment. The Director also serves as the primary liaison with students’ home school districts and collaborates with families and educational, clinical, and administrative teams to support student progress and continuous improvement. The position is located in Joliet, Illinois, follows a Monday–Friday schedule, reports to the Network Director, and is classified as non-exempt. The listed salary is $71,000, plus potential bonuses.

Requirements

At least three years of classroom teaching experience, preferably in special education.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable regulatory, certification, and accreditation requirements, including ISBE rules and regulations under Parts 226 and 401.
Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues, parents, families, school district personnel, and community partners.
Attention to detail, strong written communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
Commitment to supporting students with diverse disabilities and individualized educational needs.
Comprehensive knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), special education practices, and diverse learning needs.
Expertise in special education programming, IEP development and implementation, and applicable compliance requirements, including IDEA and ADA.
Ability to lead, supervise, and develop educational and therapeutic teams.
Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to make informed decisions in a dynamic educational environment.
Ability to foster a collaborative, accountable, and supportive school culture focused on student outcomes and staff development.
Ability to lift more than 40 pounds from floor to waist without assistance and push and pull up to 75 pounds.
Ability to perform deep knee bends and squats and push wheelchairs weighing up to 200 pounds, as required.
Ability to remain standing or sitting in a stationary position for extended periods and operate motor vehicles when required.
Ability to perform physical activities including driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive movements.
Ability to communicate verbally, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate computers, telephones, and related equipment.

Nice To Haves

A Master of Arts (M.A.) or Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership with a Principal Endorsement or Teacher Leader Endorsement is preferred; a Type 75 administrative endorsement is also acceptable, subject to applicable licensure requirements.
Classroom teaching experience in special education is preferred.
Experience in educational leadership, staff supervision, special education programming, and collaborative team development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with applicable Illinois State Board of Education rules and regulations, including Parts 226 and 401.
Provide educational leadership, direction, and supervision to all instructional employees within the school.
Recruit, hire, evaluate, train, and develop staff.
Establish, select, and oversee core curricula, educational materials, instructional strategies, and teaching methodologies aligned with student needs and program objectives.
Supervise the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Provide classroom instruction and instructional coverage when a teacher is absent or a position is vacant, as needed.
Develop and facilitate quarterly staff in-service training sessions.
Coordinate administration of the Illinois Alternate Assessment and ensure applicable assessment requirements are met.
Oversee and facilitate student referral, intake, and enrollment, coordinating and communicating with stakeholders.
Maintain collaborative relationships with school district representatives and personnel, serving as the primary liaison between Trinity Services, Inc., Trinity School, and students’ home school districts.
Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and families through communication, collaboration, and appropriate support.
Promote a positive, inclusive, and student-centered school culture supporting academic achievement, independence, and social-emotional development.
Collaborate with educational, clinical, and administrative teams to coordinate services and support student progress.
Monitor school operations and instructional practices to promote consistent program implementation and continuous improvement.