Duties
1. Informs and advises the Director of Special Services about programs, practices and
areas for improvement of the District’s Special Education programs.
2. Assists the Director of Special Services with recommendations for employment of
Special Education certified, non-certified and licensed employees.
3. Supports building administrators in the scheduling of special education students and
staff.
4. Monitor IEP compliance including timelines, aligning IEP goals/services to identified
areas of educational need, and writing legally defensible IEPs.
5. Collaborates with building principals on disciplinary matters related to students that
receive special education services.
6. Holds such meetings, as directed, of teachers, other personnel, lay groups, etc., as
necessary for the discussion of matters concerning the management and
improvement of the District’s Special Education programs and services.
7. Keeps informed of current educational practices in Special Education by attending
relevant educational conferences and workshops.
8. Assists the Director of Special Services in the development and implementation of
strategies to carry out Board approved Special Education objectives.
9. Participates in due process and Special Education hearings as directed under the
auspices of the Illinois State Board of Education.
10. Evaluates certified and classified employees as directed.
11. Coordinates and supervises staff and programming for children eligible for extended
school year services.
12. Ongoing classroom observations to assist staff in providing best practice techniques
for children with special needs and other staff development needs.
13. Develops and presents training sessions as directed.
14. Fulfill the role of LEA Representative at IEP meetings
15. Coordinates preschool screenings and the transition of students from Early
Intervention to school-based services.
16. Performs and/or assumes such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the
Director of Special Services
Qualifications
1. A background of successful Special Education teaching or service delivery
2. School administration or supervisory experience (at least 3 years preferred)
3. A Master’s Degree from a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Evaluation
(NCATE) accredited college or university
4. Hold a valid Administrative Certificate that fulfills the State of Illinois certification
requirements
5. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find
appropriate and acceptable
Salary/Benefits
Wage dependent upon experience and education. Please refer to the certified Collective Bargaining Agreement on our website for additional details. Link HERE: https://shorturl.at/Hi5Zk
As a part of this position's compensation package, benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) are available. Details to be discussed upon offer or can be made available upon request.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.homerschools.org