Duties

• Assist in the coordination and oversight of district-wide special education programs and pupil personnel services
• Support student placements in district, therapeutic, nonpublic, and off-site programs
• Coordinate special education transportation in collaboration with district transportation services
• Assist with oversight of psychological services, mental health services, nursing services, and related service providers
• Support administration of IEP development, implementation, and compliance under IDEA
• Attend and support IEP meetings, eligibility conferences, and transition meetings
• Serve as a liaison to building administrators regarding student services programming, compliance concerns, and parent communication
• Assist with special education legal compliance, due process, mediation preparation, and documentation
• Assist in preparing and submitting all ISBE reports related to program compliance, reimbursements, and state approvals
• Support oversight of Medicaid claiming (IL MAC / PCGUS) and Random Moment Time Study
• Assist in supervising and evaluating special education staff as assigned
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of special education personnel
• Assist with oversight of MTSS, 504 processes, and McKinney-Vento services as assigned
• Coordinate early childhood special education and IDEA preschool services
• Assist with district assessments and accommodations including WIDA, NWEA, and ACCESS testing
• Maintain compliance with ESSA, IDEA, ISBE regulations, and district policies
• Participate in professional development and training to remain current with educational trends
• Perform special projects and duties as assigned by the Director of Specialized Services or Superintendent

Qualifications

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or related field required
• Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, or Educational Leadership preferred

Licenses Required:

• Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Special Education Teaching Endorsement (LBS1 or related endorsement)
• General Administrative Certificate (Type 75 or equivalent preferred)
• Director of Special Education Director (endorsement required)

Experience Required:

• Minimum of three (3) years of special education teaching experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative or leadership experience in special education or student services preferred

Salary/Benefits

• Annual Salary: $130,000
• 10 days of sick leave annually
• 2 days of personal leave annually
• 12 days of vacation annually

How to Apply

Complete an application through Applitrack at sd149.org.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/dolton/onlineapp/

School District

https://www.sd149.org/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card