2026-2027 Coordinator for Special Education

2026-2027 Coordinator for

Special Education JobID:

2954

Position Type:

Administration/Coordinator for

Special Education Date Posted:

4/24/2026

Location:

District Office Date Available:

08/12/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree with a minimum of five years of experience in teaching or service in Special Education field Highly collaborative style and a strong team and consensus builder Valid Illinois Administrative License or PEL/ Type 75 Administrative certification Illinois teacher evaluator qualified, including observation modules, competency skill building, and student growth components Spanish speaking, preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Personnel and Student Management:

Assists in the coordination of functions related to staff services including psychologists, social workers, certified school nurses, speech/language therapists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Assists in maintenance of special education records for all district students receiving special education services. • Assists the District office administrators and building principals in recommending employment, assignment and evaluation of special education and pupil personnel. Participates in planning, creation, and implementing special education and pupil personnel staff development activities. Assists with interventions, data record keeping and related student meetings.

Administrative Management:

Keeps informed of legal requirements governing the delivery of special education programs and pupil personnel services. • Assists principals with program management and attending IEP meetings as necessary. Assists principals with alignment of IEP goals with core curriculum programs. Assists principals with data collection, problem solving and intervention strategies related to student behavior and/or discipline. Evaluates existing special education programs and services including curriculum and instruction and provide recommendations to Associate Superintendent for Special Education. Cooperates with public and private agencies, organizations and professional personnel in securing and providing appropriate services for students with disabilities. Represents the district on appropriate state, professional, and community organizations involved in the area of special education. Serves as District LEA for special education meetings, as requested.

Financial Management:

Be responsible for compiling, maintaining and filing all reports, records and other documents legally or financially required for special education purposes including those related to federal and state grants, reimbursement programs, and Medicaid claims as directed by Associate Superintendent for Special Education. Provides Associate Superintendent for Special Education recommendations for supplies, materials, textbooks and equipment used by special education personnel and maintain a permanent inventory of equipment purchased.

Program Management:

Assists Associate Superintendent for Special Education with development and maintenance procedures for referral, evaluation, identification and placement of students with disabilities including homebound and hospital instruction. • Assists building teams in the special education processes of referral, identification and placement of individual students on an as-needed basis. Coordinates and maintains general supervision for special education programs and services provided to students with disabilities. Assists in the administration of the Early Childhood Program and related grant programs. Communicates and interprets the District's special education programs and services to the Board of Education, administration, staff and community. Availability to assist school buildings with programs and/or students involved in crisis situations. Other duties as assigned by the Associate Superintendent for Special Education and/or Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

 180 day contract consistent with teacher calendar, with an additional 20 work days as determined by direct supervisor with a salary to be established by the Board of Education. Base Salary $75-$82k w/ administrator benefits.

EVALUATION

 Administrator assigned by the Superintendent will serve as the evaluator, with the evaluation incorporating performance goals.