tcsea
Assistant Director of Special Education
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bloomington, Illinois, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum of a M.S. in school administration with a valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Administrative Endorsement and a Director of Special Education Endorsement.
- At least two years experience as an administrator or supervisor in public schools, the State Board of Education, education service regions, or in certain approved non-public schools.
- At least four years previous experience in an educational setting, preferably in a teaching or special education role.
- Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle to drive between service provision locations in various member districts.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite of Tools including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.
- Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents and staff).
- Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
- Requires employees to have the ability to push/pull up to 15 lbs.
Full description
TCSEA is seeking an Assistant Director of Special Education. Preference will be given to an administrator with a Speech and Language background but it is not a requirement.
SUMMARY
The Assistant Director assists the Executive Director with administering, supervising, and directing the Tri-County Special Education Association in accordance with the law and the Executive Committee and Association Council’s policies, procedures and directives and to provide leadership according to the Tri-County Special Education Association’s vision/goals.
DUTIES
- Respond to all requests for information about special education services, about Tri-County Special Education Association, or about programming for students with disabilities.
- Assist educators, family members, and community members with understanding special education services and advise them about community services as appropriate.
- Keep all personnel advised of most current methods, issues, and legal requirements.
- Engage in child-specific problem solving or consultation, as appropriate.
- Identify, recommend, and implement strategies to encourage effective collaborative problem solving within each Tri-County school.
- Attend IEP meetings as needed to share technical information or provide the specialized leadership necessary to resolve or minimize controversies.
- Locate needed resources, materials, personnel, services, or programs.
- Oversee data collection that allows for accurate completion of required reporting and claims for reimbursement.
- Write grant proposals as requested by the Executive Director.
- Coordinate technology requests and equipment.
- Advise and assist districts that are seeking specialized State Board approvals; temporary approvals for special education teachers, approvals for “Other Necessary Professionals,” deviations for class size or age range, variance requests. Provide for the supervision, evaluation and reporting about programs granted a deviation or variance.
- Assess programmatic needs on a periodic basis to make recommendations for program development or redesign. Communicate needs clearly to administrators and teachers.
- Coordinate and lead, as appropriate, efforts to improve the instruction for students with disabilities in Tri-County schools.
- Maintain familiarity with all programs operated by or used by Tri-County schools to provide a Free and Appropriate Public Education for their students. When necessary, Assistant Directors facilitate students’ placement into these programs.