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Assistant Director of Specialized Services

Duties

  • Serve as LEA within and outside the district  
  • Support IEP teams and special education processes  
  • Coordinate and facilitate 504 Plan and IEP meetings  
  • Lead Crisis Prevention Training and ensure staff compliance  
  • Coordinate professional development opportunities for staff  
  • Evaluate and support assigned staff members  
  • Collaborate with administration, staff, and families to support student needs  
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Specialized Services 

Qualifications

  • Type 75 / Director of Special Education Endorsement preferred  
  • Minimum of five years of educational experience   
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills  
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities  
  • Ability to travel within and outside the district for IEP meetings

Salary/Benefits

we are pleased to offer the following benefits:
  • Paid Fringe Benefits (Medical, Dental)
  • Vision Insurance (Vision is 100% employee-paid)
  • Life Insurance ($50,000 provided at no cost) and optional Supplemental Life Insurance
  • 15 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days annually
  • Paid holidays, including Winter and Spring Break
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Participation in the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS)
  • Option to receive pay over a ten-month (22 paychecks) or twelve-month (26 paychecks) schedule
  • Mentorship Program for new staff
  • Ongoing Professional Development opportunities

Additional Notes

Special Instructions:

  • Salary Range: $80,000, with some flexibility based on the candidate's background.
  • Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings.
  • Cook County School District 104 is an AA/EOE employer.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.sd104.us/page/employment

Email Address

saguirre@sd104.us

Job Posting Date

6/5/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026