Duties
Reports to:
Direct Supervisors: Assistant Superintendent and Director of Human Resources
Job Goal:
- Ensures all the district special education programs and services, 504 accommodations and other programs for students of special needs are planned, coordinated, managed, supervised and evaluated for legal and regulatory compliance
Responsibilities:
Supervises the Operations of the Special Education Programs and Services
- Maintains a high level of quality of all special education students’ IEPs.
- Oversees the development, implementation and monitoring of all 504 plans
- Coordinates and participates when required in IEP staffings and annual reviews and facilitates the compilation of documentations for student records
- Observe specific students/classrooms and makes recommendations
- Collaborates with building administrators to respond to special education needs
- Coordinates completion of referrals consulting with teachers and administrators
- Assists students and teachers in using data to formulate academic and social/emotional plans, based on knowledge of student needs
- Maintains records as required by statute, regulations, and district procedures
- Generates reports as required by statute, regulation, and district procedures.
- Assures consistency and appropriateness of placement decisions
- Manage time effectively
Provides Support to Teachers and Administrators
- Assures that teachers understand issues and processes of special education
- Assists in recruitment, orientation, selection, and support of certified and non-certified personnel
- In collaboration with building administrators provide support to staff
- Help teachers and administrators by knowing resources, both within and beyond the school and district
Uses Technology to Enhance Special Education Programs and Services
- Demonstrates skills necessary for office and instructional technology applications
- Knowledgeable about technology which supports/ assists students with disabilities
Supports Staff Development to Enhance Special Education Programs and Services
- Participates in ongoing professional development
- Supports district professional development opportunities for personnel
- Coordinates the development of continuous in-service programs for special education paraprofessionals
- Supervise and evaluate certified and support staff in programs serving our low incidence population.
Assists the District in Fulfilling Its Mission
- Prepares information and reports regarding student placements, progress reports, staff effectiveness and program development
- Assist in fostering collaborative relationships among students, staff, families and community members
- Assure that parents understand their rights and responsibilities as specified in special education law and regulation.
- Performs other duties and assumes other such responsibilities as may be assigned by Supervisors or Superintendent
Salary/Benefits
190 days (additional days as needed)
Non-Bargaining Unit Position
Salary and Benefits to be established by the Board
Entry level base salary starting at approximately $80,000
How to Apply
Application Procedure:
District 108 must have the following documentation on file to complete the application process:
6. Narrative That Includes (via Online Application Process):
Leadership Philosophy
Professional Achievements
Educational Goals
Required documents should be uploaded with your online application, or if you are unable to upload, you may send via email, fax or mail:
Email: julie.draher@pekin.net
Fax: 309-477-4701
Mailing address:
Director of Human Resources
Attention: Application Process
501 Washington Street
Pekin, Illinois 61554
For direct questions, please contact:
Julie Draher @ 309-477-4740 or by email @ julie.draher@pekin.net
DO NOT SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL
Selection Procedure: Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the School site or the Human Resources Office to confirm date and time for an initial interview.
Position to be filled as soon as suitable applicant is confirmed.
District 108 is an equal opportunity employer.