Job description

Winthrop Harbor School District #1 is hiring for Full-time Director of Special Education beginning July 1, 2023.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred:
· State of Illinois Administrative Principal (PK-12)
· LBS1 Certification (k-12) or related service staff certification prior to 2011
· Experience with teaching students with disabilities
Minimum:
· 2-years as a special education teacher
· Or 2-years working in school service personnel division
· Eligible to obtain the Director of Special Education endorsement

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

JOB GOAL: To provide technical assistance and supervision to teachers and related service personnel in the areas of instructional and adaptive programming for students with disabilities. Monitor all instructional, functional, and adaptive programs for students with disabilities ensuring federal and state compliance.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assist in monitoring the effectiveness of student placements in and out-of-district.
· Assist in the coordination of the resource, instructional, functional skills/adaptive, related service programs.
· Provide communication link between the Director of Special Education, building Administrators, related service staff, teaching staff, and parents.
· Identify program needs within the district and reports such findings to the Superintendent.
· Assist in the professional development for special education staff and related service staff.
· Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development in the area of special education law at federal and state level, curriculum and instruction, and all district initiatives.
· Work collaboratively with Building Administrators at assigned buildings.
· Participate with and provides technical assistance with all building teams at
· Attend Eligibility and IEP meetings in and out of district as needed.
· Attend district administrator meetings as well as building meetings.
· Assist with the recruitment and employment of all special education staff.
· Provide ongoing supervision and evaluation of teachers and related service staff.
· Monitor all ACCESS testing for the district.
· Monitor and provide accommodation updates for staff regarding IAR testing.
· Monitor and report progress on Early Childhood SIS.
· Monitor and provide support for students that are engaged with district RTI services
· Leadership Liaison for the districts “Preschool for All” grant and ISBE.
· Complete state required reports regarding students with disabilities.
. 504 District Coordinator
· Complete other duties as assigned

INTERESTED CANDIDATES APPLY AT: https://www.applitrack.com/whsd1/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration

Thank you,

Cathy Marcangelo

Winthrop Harbor School District #1 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to recruit and employ the most qualified personnel and provide equal opportunities for advancement, including promotion and training, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, status as a disabled or military veteran, or on any other basis when prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• State of IL Administrative Principal (PK-12) Certification? (Preferred)
• LBS1 Certification (K-12)? (Required)

Work Location: In person

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