Duties
The North DuPage Special Education Cooperative (NDSEC) is seeking a highly
accomplished, energetic special education professional to be the cooperative’s
Executive Director. NDSEC’s mission is devoted to the promotion of students'
skills that will enable them to become lifelong learners, confident, and contributing
members of an accepting society.
North DuPage Special Education Cooperative (NDSEC) is located in Roselle,
Illinois (a northwest suburb of Chicago). NDSEC is a cooperative agreement of
nine public school districts, seven elementary and two high school districts within
DuPage County, that serve a total student population in excess of 15,000 students.
NDSEC provides a complete range of services to students with special needs
between the ages of three and 22 years.
NDSEC assists its nine member districts with the provision of special education
instructional and related services. These districts include Bensenville District #2,
Addison District #4, Wood Dale District #7, Itasca District #10, Medinah District #
11, Roselle District #12, Bloomingdale District #13, Fenton High School District
#100, and Lake Park High School District #108. NDSEC works in collaboration with
its member districts to administer programs for students with autism, multiple
disabilities, emotional disabilities, developmental delays, hearing impairments,
visual impairments, other health impairments, learning disabilities, and intellectual
disabilities. NDSEC also provides related services of psychology, social work,
speech, adapted physical education, physical and occupational therapy, and
vocational and nursing services to eligible students as well as consultation
services to district personnel.
NDSEC is recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education as the legal entity
responsible for operating special education programs within its member districts.
NDSEC is responsible for: (1) assisting its member districts to ensure compliance
with federal and state regulations in programming for students with disabilities; (2)
providing technical assistance; and (3) serving as an extension of each district by
providing a continuum of services. NDSEC employs approximately 190 staff.
The philosophy of the Cooperative is to serve as a partner with educators,
parents, and the community at large, in providing equal educational opportunities
to all students regardless of their physical, intellectual, or emotional needs.
NDSEC is committed to providing responsive programs and services that will
improve the quality of life for students with special needs.
The successful candidate needs to have a proven track record as a responsive
and successful leader; must be able to manage, facilitate, and guide an operating
board of member superintendents; must be an effective communicator; must have
a deep understanding of special education law and funding; and can demonstrate
proven, tangible success in improving the outcomes for students with special
needs.
Qualifications
(1) Illinois Professional Educator License
(2) General Administrative Endorsement
(3) Director of Special Education Endorsement
(4) Previous special education teaching/administrative experience
Salary/Benefits
Starting Salary $170,000 or higher based on experience.
Competitive Benefit Package: including Board Paid Health Insurance, Board Paid Life Insurance, Board Paid TRS contribution, additional optional benefits (employee cost) include Dental and Vision Insurance, 403b, Aflac Supplemental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
How to Apply
Applications are due on or before November 20, 2026
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The full job description can be found here: NDSEC Executive Director Job Description
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
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