What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Special Education 2024-2025 position at East St Louis School District 189?
- Administrative Certificate with Director of Special Education Endorsement
- Behavior Consultant ISBE compliance requirement
- Masters Degree with a minimum of five years experience in school setting
- Working knowledge and experience in positive research-based behavior intervention strategies
- Experience supervising and managing a program and/or school for students with severe emotional disorders
- Demonstrated skills in staff evaluation and group facilitation
- Training in Crisis Prevention
- Federal and State statutes as it pertains to the education of students with disabilities
- Knowledge of school finance procedures and understanding of special education funding Child find responsibilities and Evaluation procedures
- General requirements for writing Individualized Education Programs
- Eligibility criteria for students with disabilities
- Disciplinary actions including Manifestation Determination Reviews and Due Process
- Special Education administrative requirements and procedural safeguards, and policies and procedures
- Develop and maintain rapport and interpersonal relationships with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and other school personnel
- Demonstrate ability to respect differing opinions, seek and accept constructive criticism and handle conflict
- Comply with timelines for reporting special education data and other assigned tasks
- Maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive information Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
- Assist in the review of FACTS data prior to each transmission to ISBE to ensure accuracy in reporting Assists district administration in the supervision of district special education personnel and programs as requested
- Supports other special education departmental staff as needed
- Coordinate departmental meetings on a monthly basis
- Address parent and/or staff complaints and attempt to resolve problems
- Make sound decisions based upon complete information gathered from pertinent sources Serves as the primary coordinator of the Dynamic Learning Maps-Alternative Assessment Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education
JobID: 3348
Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Director of Special Services
Administration/Assistant Director of Special Services
Date Posted:
2/11/2025
2/11/2025
Location:
East St. Louis School District 189
(High-Needs School)
East St. Louis School District 189
(High-Needs School)
Date Available:
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Closing Date:
until filled
until filled
TITLE: Assistant Director of Special Education CLASSIFICATION: Certified
FLSA: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Special Education
SALARY: Administrative Salary Scale WORK YEAR: 12-month
DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Assistant Director of Special Education assists the Director in administering the special education programs and services of the East St Louis School District #189 and the East St Louis Area Joint Agreement
Qualifications: Appropriate Illinois Certification Required:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES (May not include all duties performed)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee is required to sit, stand, walk and use the computer. Reading and making reports are required. Daily travel is required between buildings and offices. The employee must frequently synthesize complex material and make recommendations.
HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS :
Frequent standing, sitting, walking and using the computer
The employee is required to sit, stand, walk and use the computer. Reading and making reports are required. Daily travel is required between buildings and offices. The employee must frequently synthesize complex material and make recommendations.
HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS :
Frequent standing, sitting, walking and using the computer