Special Education Coordinator Position Available

Title: Special Education Coordinator

Where: Matteson School District 162

             4601 Sauk Trail

             Richton Park, IL 60471

 

The special education coordinator provides leadership and supervision to school based case managers and pupil personnel services staff regarding the identification of students with disabilities and the provision of related services.  The coordinator reports to the director of special education and pupil personnel services.

Specific responsibilities include, but at are not limited to the following: 

• Monitor the process of providing timely evaluations and annual reviews to ensure compliance with federal and state rules
• Assist in the preparation of required reports and submissions to the Illinois State Board of Education
• Provide guidance and training to case managers to comply with federal and state rules and regulations
• Supervise and monitor the schedule and activities of speech pathologists, social workers, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, and other PPS
• Represent the district as the local education agency (LEA) representative at IEP meetings as assigned by the director
• Assist with the management of the special education budget, including the preparation of on-line budget proposals and amendments and the allocation of funds to each program
• Assist administrative staff and teachers to address issues or concerns from parents

Qualifications:

Required: The candidate must have current ISBE certification in the following areas:  Type 75 Administrator, Type 73  School Service Personnel or Type 10 Special Teaching license; knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations regarding the administration of special education and related services.

Desired: Candidate should have at least 5 years experience as a school counselor, special education teacher or related service provider for students.   The candidate should have, or is in process of obtaining a director of special education license.

For more information and to apply: please contact Ms. Yvonne Williams at 

yvon-s-will@sbcglobal.net