Illinois Association Of School Crystal Lake , IL 60039
Posted 2 months ago
Duties
Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for an Assistant Director of Special Education. The Assistant Director of Special Education will work collaboratively with the Director of Special Education to provide support to all stakeholders with regards to special education procedures, laws and best practice in order to facilitate compliance with local policy, state and federal regulations related to special education and section 504.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate and direct the identification, placement, IEP development, and procedural safeguards of all students with disabilities who are eligible to receive special education assistance
Collaborate with the Director of Special Education to develop and implement curriculum for students with special needs that is aligned with District goals and state standards
Work with special education staff and building administrators to provide special education guidance and assistance, including IEP compliance
Assist in the oversight and/or support special education programs, speech and language, psychological, social work services, occupational and physical therapy, vision and deaf or hearing related services
Collaborate with staff in the Technology Services Department to oversee the planning and implementation of the augmentative communication services
Collaborate with the District's outplacement coordinator when considering placement options for students that are outside of District 47
Facilitate multidisciplinary conferences, IEP meetings and annual reviews
Promote collaboration between regular and student services staff
Provide consultation to staff on the district and individual building levels pertaining to procedures, services, and programming
Assist in the coordination and preparation of due process and mediation related issues in collaboration with the Director of Special Education
Serve as a liaison to the families and the community resources, as appropriate
Coordinate and provide consultation on staff evaluations to the building administrators
Perform other tasks or services consistent with the job goal of this position that a supervisor may assign
Qualifications
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
General Administrative
Special Education and/or School Service Personnel endorsements
Director of Special Education endorsement (or ability to obtain within 1st yr)
Teacher Evaluator designation
Minimum of 5 years' experience as a learning behavior specialist teacher and/or related service professional in the public school setting
Administrative experience in the public education setting, preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google applications/programs
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, organization and maintain a positive attitude
Excellent consultation and collaboration skills
Proven organizational and time management skills
Possess high levels of organization, flexibility, creativity and cooperativeness
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal skills, articulation, and organization
Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and travel between buildings
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.applitrack.com/d47/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
Email Address
hlyman@d47.org
School District
https://www.d47.org/default.aspx?PageID=1
Position Website
https://www.applitrack.com/d47/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
City Website
https://www.applitrack.com/d47/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
ILearn Link
ILearn
Report Card Link
District Report Card
Job Posting Date
4/29/2024
Start Date
7/1/2024
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