Special Education Coordinator (2025-2026 School Year)
Employer
Zion Elementary School District 6
Location
Zion, IL, US
Salary
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Zion, IL, US
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Zion Elementary School District 6
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Zion, IL, US
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Job Details
Position Type:
Administration/Coordinator of Special Services Date Posted:
8/4/2025
Location:
District Student Services Date Available:
25-26
School Year Title:
Special Education Coordinator
Reports To:
Special Education Coordinator
Department:
Special Education
Classification:
Administrator
Starting Salary:
$80,000
Work Year:
12-Month
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Illinois Public Educator License, General Administrative Endorsement, and Teacher Evaluator Designation required
Undergrad degree in special education preferred, or a related services field (school psychology, school social work, etc.)
Supervisory and/or leadership experience in special education programs, including leading Section 504 meetings and/or IEP meetings
Supervisory and/or leadership experience managing building-level programming, parent concerns, and student discipline
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Supervises and evaluates certified and support staff
Enforces the district's personnel policies
Participates in the recruitment, screening, hiring, assigning, and training of department personnel
Assists with recommendations for tenure and dismissal
Assists with coordination of contracted related service personnel
Works with departmental staff to resolve student, staff, and/or parent problems
Engages in relevant curriculum planning and development
Provides consultation and leadership regarding health and safety assessments of students
Maintains administrative records; prepares reports and correspondence
Supervises special education compliance
Attends relevant school, district, and professional meetings
Participates in activities for continued professional growth
Supervises Special Education department events
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Planning, organization, and direction of student programming and activities
- District organization, operations, policies, and objectives
- Oral and written communication skills
- Current applicable laws, regulations, polices and procedures
- Legal proceedings and due process Ability to:
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Meet schedules and timelines
- Work independently
- Plan and organize work
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment:
School sites; indoor and outdoor settings.
Physical Abilities:
Standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist to assist students; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to monitor student activities and behavior; dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials.