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Special Education Program Coordinators
Job in
Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, 60560, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Grundy/Kendall HR Consortium
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Healthcare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
1/30/2026
Location:
Grundy County Special Education Cooperative
District:
Grundy County Special Ed Co-Op
(2) Program Coordinators
Reports To:
Executive Director;
Assistant Director
Job Overview
As an integral part of a school's instructional leadership team, the special education coordinator is responsible for overseeing programs that provide educational assistance to children with mental, psychological, learning, behavioral, or physical disabilities.
Responsibilities and Duties
- LEA for Domain, Eligibility IEP and Annual Reviews
- Supervision and Evaluation of Staff:
Licensed and Paraprofessionals - Mediate and Resolve Parent Issues/Complaints
- Approve Purchase Order Requisition s, Release Time Requests and Tuition/Workshop/Conference Requests
- Screen, Recruit, Interview and Hire Licensed and Paraprofessional Staff
- Orientation of New Staff
- Responsible for Directing, Integrating and Developing Special Education Curriculums
- Assist Staff in Best Teaching Practice
- Communication with Staff
- Building/Program Supervision and Technical Assistance
- Ensure Compliance: IEP, State Rules and Regulations, IDEA, Class Size, Transition, and Licensure
- Behavioral Support: CPI and /or PCM Training, Direct Service to Students, Parent/Team Meetings, Observation
- Instructional Support:
Classroom Observation, Direct Service to Students - Coordinate Professional Development and Staff In-Service
- Determining Placement for Field-Based Students
- Contribute to Budget Process and Monitor Staff Supply Budgets
- Complete Board Reports and Attend Board and Administrative Meetings
- Participate in and Support Building-Based Problem Solving Teams
- Home Visits/Support
- Coordinate PARRC/PSAE/ACT/DLM Testing
- Oversee EasyIEP and Aims Web, and Provide EasyIEP Training to Staff
- Facilitate Compliance and Coordinate Transition Services for Students age 14 - years and Older
- Ensure Compliance with Indicator 13
- Provide Training and Assist Teachers with Transition Compliance on Student IEPs
- Perform Data Collection and Entry for TPI and Career Cruising
- Coordinate with Post-Secondary Agencies and Provide Access to Community Resources such as PUNS, SSI and Guardianship
- Teacher evaluator designation preferred.
- Experience with Special Education procedures required.
- Ability to work effectively with students, staff, administrative personnel and the community.
- Provide leadership in the operation and management of the Special Education Department and special instructional programs in the district.
- Create a climate of positive collaboration and authentic teamwork in all areas of responsibility.
- PEL with General Adminstrative Endorsement
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