Champaign Unit Special Education Administrator

Position: Champaign Unit 4 Schools Special Education Administrator
Duties

* Assists with oversight of Special Education services of the District and ensures they are administered in accordance with all Federal and State mandates and established Board Policies.

* Coordinates and monitors services and reporting for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act.

* Assists with coordinating and supervising the District's Extended School Year (ESY) services.

Qualifications

* Illinois Administrative Licensure with endorsement as a Special Education Teacher or related service provider.

* Illinois Administrative Licensure with endorsement as Director of Special Education (preferred).

* Previous, successful experience as a teacher and/or building administrator.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

* Excellent attention to detail.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary/Benefits

The entry level base salary for this position is $98,200, plus highly competitive benefits, including 100% Board-paid TRS contributions and 100% Board-paid employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Additional compensation above the base is offered to candidates based on their number of years of successful teaching and administrative experience. Questions about salaries or fringe benefits should be directed to the Human Resources Office.

Additional Notes

Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life.

The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

How to Apply

Please apply online HERE.

If you have questions about the position or the application process, please reach out to Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, Assistant Director of Human Resources, at  or via email at whitehna.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

Email Address

whitehna

School District

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Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

12/8/2025

Start Date

N/A