Duties
In coordination with the Director of Special Education and other Special Education Administration team members:
Establish, modify, and direct implementation of special education policies and programs for the district Ensure district compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, and Illinois special education regulations.
Coordinate and monitor special education services across schools to ensure consistency and high quality.
Provide leadership, training, and support to special education teachers, related service providers, and paraprofessionals.
Collaborate with general education district and building administrators to promote inclusive practices.
Serve as a liaison between the district, families, and outside agencies regarding special education services.
Investigate and resolve parent concerns and due process issues.
Stay current on changes in special education law, best practices, and instructional innovations.
Develop and implement professional development aligned with district and state priorities.
Participate in MTSS District team meetings and facilitate MTSS initiatives.
Provide support to schools in need of behavioral or academic support within special education programs and general education settings:
Direct observation of students’ academic, behavioral or functional skills
Follow up and consult with staff to provide recommendations and assistance with progress monitoring tools.
Provide direction to building principals on next steps for staff implementation of suggestions
Provide direction to administrators and staff when seeking a change in placement to a more restrictive setting due to behavioral and/or academic needs.
Provide oversight, direction, and guidance to staff on writing and implementing individualized IEPs.
Collaborate effectively with building principals, general education staff, parents, and community agencies to ensure coordinated services for students.
Serve as the IEP Local Education Administrator (LEA) as needed.
Coordinate Task Forces as approved by the Director of Special Education.
Supervision of appointed special education building teams and programs.
Supervise, evaluate, recruit, interview for employment, and recommend for hire, promotion, transfer, or discharge of special education teachers and related service staff as applicable.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field
Minimum 5 years successful experience as a special educator
Valid Professional Educator License with Endorsement in Supervision, Administration or Director of Special Education Professional image, actions, communications and working relationships are required at all times
Able to perform job duties at assigned work location on a regular and consistent basis
Requires occasional evening meetings or events and travel between district locations as needed
Such alternatives within the guidelines of the Illinois State Board of Education and acceptable to the Board of Education of McLean County Unit District No. 5
Salary/Benefits
Fully Board Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision available
Salary Range: $70,700 - $113,300
How to Apply
Apply Online at www.unit5.org