Duties
Anna CCSD #37 is seeking a dedicated and motivated professional to join our district. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to supporting students, staff, and families. Candidates should be able to work effectively with colleagues, maintain positive relationships, and contribute to the district's overall success.
Duties include:
- Prepare the monthly Board of Education report and attend Board meetings as required.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for special education and Section 504 students in SIS and TeacherEase, including all required data entry.
- Attend and facilitate all district Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, including meetings for students placed in off-campus programs.
- Collaborate with the Tri-County Special Education Association (SEA) to coordinate and schedule all IEP meetings.
- Coordinate substitute teacher coverage for staff attending IEP meetings.
- Review all IEPs prior to meetings to ensure compliance, accuracy, completeness, and quality.
- Assist staff in developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans for students.
- Determine when Manifestation Determination Reviews are required for students with IEPs who are suspended and facilitate the meetings.
- Establish and coordinate transportation arrangements for students attending off-campus placements, including preparing and submitting transportation lists to the transportation provider.
- Assist with addressing and resolving transportation-related behavioral concerns involving students in off-campus placements.
- Manage and monitor caseloads for all district special education staff.
- Monitor students in off-campus placements through regular communication with receiving districts to ensure continued compliance with IEP requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously update the district special education schedule as students are enrolled, dismissed, or otherwise change educational placement.
- Serve as the case manager for all district Section 504 students, including scheduling and facilitating meetings, maintaining documentation, and monitoring compliance with accommodations in collaboration with teachers.
- Facilitate all district academic Student Support Team (SST) meetings, including preparing reports and maintaining required documentation.
- Maintain Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) data in SIS, including initial, progress, and exit outcomes.
- Maintain early childhood transition information in SIS for incoming three-year-old students.
- Coordinate and schedule early childhood transition IEP meetings with local early intervention agencies.
- Develop annual class lists and monitor compliance with the 30% rule.
- Serve as Assistant Principal at Lincoln Elementary School, providing leadership and support related to parent concerns, special education matters, student behavior, and discipline.
- Address and assist in resolving staff concerns, complaints, and building-level issues.
- Respond to parent concerns at Lincoln Elementary and address matters related to special education throughout the district.
- Collaborate with the school secretary regarding building operations, updates, and the day-to-day functioning of Lincoln Elementary.
- Oversee behavior and discipline at Lincoln Elementary and assist with district-wide behavioral concerns involving students receiving special education services.
- Conduct teacher evaluations in accordance with district policies and applicable requirements.
- Conduct aide evaluations and provide appropriate feedback and support.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent or Board of Education.
Qualifications
Type 75 Administrative endorsement with a background in special education.
Salary/Benefits
Regionally competitive and negotiable upon experience.
How to Apply
Anyone interested in applying for the listed position should send a letter of interest, resume, copy of their IL PEL, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Superintendent Brent Boren, 301 S. Green St., Anna, IL 62906, or email them to bboren@anna37.com.