Director of Special Education

Overview

• Position Type:
  Administration/Director of Special Education
• Date Posted: 1/26/2026
• Location:
  
  NORTH PRINCIPAL
• Date Available:
  
  26-27 School Year
• Closing Date: 02/23/2026

Director of Special Education

REPORTS TO: Building Principals, Executive Director for Special Education and Student Services

SUPERVISES: Licensed and Non-Licensed staff in designated departments;
Assigned activity sponsors

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Oversee the development and implementation of curriculum and instruction in designated departments as well as supervise and evaluate the delivery of instruction in compliance with Board Goals, district and building policies and procedures for the purpose of advancing student performance.

• Ability to read, interpret, and explain materials from Board policy, administrative procedures, professional journals, and legal documents, including Illinois School Code
• Ability to problem solve, make independent decisions, and effectuate change
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of IDEA, State and Federal education laws and regulations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability to work with high school students, families, and adults
• Ability to interpret and analyze data, and produce high-quality presentations and documents
• Knows and understands legal, ethical, and regulatory issues as they relate to special education and board policy
• Ability to deal with difficult situations courteously, tactfully, and with discretion and good judgment
• Ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals
• Current knowledge of best practices in business, operations, and human resources
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of audiences
• Ability to maintain and grow current job skills
• Ability to lead all phases of instructional programs
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and use data to effectively present information, produce documents at a high level of sophistication, and respond to questions
• Ability to access and utilize technology to maximize other skills and performance
• Ability to make rational decisions, problem-solve, and effectuate change in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders
• Ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to successfully carry out the functions and programs of the office
• Ability to deal with difficult situations courteously and tactfully and maintain composure to keep a respectful environment for students and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong work ethic and aptitude as a self-starter who requires minimal supervision
• Ability to respond to emergency situations (medical, behavioral, etc.)

Supervises and Evaluates the Performance of Licensed and Non-Licensed Staff Members

• Coordinates special education program of the building including the supervision and assignment of special education teachers, paraprofessionals, speech pathologists, and secretarial personnel within the department
• Supervises classroom instruction
• Helps teachers understand the special needs or problems of individual students
• Supports the professional development of staff members
• Orients new teachers in the content area
• Plans, evaluates and oversees testing programs for assigned curricular area
• Assists department teachers in the handling of day-to-day issues related to instruction
• Supports the introduction of instructional ideas and strategies to staff members
• Enforces personnel policies
• Follows district evaluation policies and procedures for assigned staff
• Investigates concerns regarding employees
• Recommends for dismissal, tenure and job assignments
• Recruits, screens, hires, trains, recommends for hiring and assigns candidates
• Supervises and evaluates…