Special Education Coordinator (2025-2026 School Year)

Special Education Coordinator (2025-2026 School Year) Employer Zion Elementary School District 6 Location Zion, IL, US Salary Competitive categoriesView less categories You need to sign in or create an account to save a . Employer Zion Elementary School District 6 Location Zion, IL, US Salary Competitive categoriesView less categories You need to sign in or create an account to save a . Employer Zion Elementary School District 6 Location Zion, IL, US Salary Competitive categoriesView less categories categoriesView less categories 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.