Duties
• Responsible for Special Education Staffings, which includes: Domains for
Evaluations/Re-Evaluations, Annual Reviews, Intakes, and Change of Placement;
• Ensures the effective transportation for all out of district students through working
with district staff and vendors;
• Attendance at Annual Review Meetings and Case Study Re-Evaluations when
appropriate;
• Attendance at Speed coordinating meetings
• Attends Data Meetings and assists with RTI implementation;
Qualifications
Education/Experience – Any combination of education and experience that would
provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be
qualifying. However, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
• An Illinois Administrative Certificate (Type 75) and/or Director of Special
Education Endorsement or significant hours towards such endorsement
(preferred).
• Teacher certification in the State of Illinois,
• Coursework in school administration, or any such additional qualifications as the
Board may deem appropriate.
• Experience in educational leadership for classroom management techniques and a
variety of effective instructional strategies,
• Knowledge of best instructional practice in helping all students achieve high
standards,
• Ability to relate positively to school and community constituencies including
under-served and/or diverse groups. Handle confidential information discretely
and professionally.
• Ability to use discretion and exercise sound judgment.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise appropriate initiative and work independently.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
Visits special education classrooms throughout the district and for off-site
placements to ensure a high level of instruction in accordance with the district's
educational priorities,
• On occasion, models effective special education instructional models for district
teachers,
• Monitors all district interventions and creates data analysis related to curricular
and student interventions,
• Uses data to quarterly report to superintendent on the most effective intervention
strategies currently in use as well as the most effective use of district resources,
• •Coordinates and supervises Tertiary Meetings (2 days per month);
• Coordination and Communication with various State and District Support
organizations and personnel (IST, PBIS, SASED, Psychologist, SPED
Secretaries, Principal, Superintendent, Transportation Companies).
• Responsible for continuing adoption of Common Core Curriculum across the
district;
• Provide professional development on best instructional practices adopted for use
across the district (CRISS, Daily 5, etc.);
• Provide training to teachers in the effective evaluation of common and national
assessments;
• Identify areas of strength and areas in need of improvement as related to district
achievement;
• Assists Principal with the orderly scheduling of all student classrooms and grade
assignments including pre-kindergarten and early childhood.
• Assists Principal with development and implements plans designed to insure the
safety of students and staff in emergencies.
• Assists Principal with the scheduling of meetings between parents and staff for
the purpose of exchanging information regarding the progress of a student or to
clarify views on some aspect of a school function or program and the
documentation of such meetings.
• Informs the Superintendent of any problems, concerns, or suggestions that might
have an impact on the operation of the district.
• Supervises the maintenance and accuracy of all official records and assists with
the transmission of those records to authorized agencies.
• Supports buildings on implementing inclusive environments,
• Makes every effort to promote successful educational experiences within the
school, which includes maintaining proper order and discipline while ensuring the
safety of all students/staff while on school grounds.
• Guards the confidentiality of all information.
Homeless
• Responsible for communication with: District Office, Building Secretaries,
Building Social Workers, and Families related to responsibilities and
transportation; Coordination of Transportation and Reimbursement.
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ELL Coordinator
• Responsible for management of ELL testing and compliance with State
requirements.
Performs such other duties and assignments and tasks as may be directed by the
Superintendent of Schools.
Additional Notes
Supervised by and reports to the Superintendent and Principal
The Superintendent reviews performance annually.