Assistant Director of Special Education
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- PPS Office, Illinois
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Must have
- Illinois Professional Educator License with a General Administrative or Principal Endorsement required.
- Special education or related services endorsement required.
- Director - Special Education Endorsement preferred.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in special education, including at least two years in a leadership role such as special education administration, building administration,
- Demonstrated skills in public and community relations, including the ability to effectively resolve parent/school conflicts.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, respond effectively under pressure, and maintain a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, teachers, support staff, students, families, and community members.
Full description
Job Summary:
Cook County School District 130 is seeking an Assistant Director -Special Education to join our District leadership team and help advance high-quality special education services for students across our K–8 schools.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced special education leader who is passionate about student outcomes, inclusive practices, instructional excellence, compliance, and supporting educators. Working closely with the Assistant Superintendent – Student Services and Accountability, Director of Special Education, school administrators, and staff, the Assistant Director will help strengthen programs and systems that ensure students with disabilities have meaningful access to high-quality instruction and the supports they need to thrive.
The Assistant Director will assume primary leadership responsibility for designated programs, schools, and District-wide special education initiatives as assigned by the Director - Special Education. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader who builds strong relationships, communicates effectively, and brings a student-centered approach to complex challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist the Director - Special Education in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating special education programs and services.
- Provide leadership and oversight for assigned special education programs, services, and initiatives, including monitoring implementation, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring consistent practices across District schools.
- Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of a continuum of special education programs and services that promote inclusive practices, appropriate student placements, and access to the least restrictive environment.
- Review student programming and placement needs in collaboration with administrators, staff, and families, and identify opportunities to strengthen District programs and expand the District's capacity to serve students within District programs and their home schools whenever appropriate.
- Identify and support research-based instructional practices and strategies that improve achievement for students with disabilities.
- Develop and support the implementation of programs, materials, and instructional resources that enhance access to the core curriculum for students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with principals, District administrators, and the Special Education Department to support problem-solving, intervention, referral, and evaluation processes that are responsive to student needs, informed by available data, and consistent with applicable requirements.
- Analyze student achievement, service delivery, placement, and compliance data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and recommend improvements to special education programs and services.