What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Student Services position at McHenry School District 15?
- Valid Illinois LBS1, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, or equivalent teaching endorsement and Administrative Endorsement.
- Minimum of five (5) years Special Education related work experience.
- Proven ability to mentor staff.
- Experience in providing curriculum leadership and innovation.
- Ability to work toward interdisciplinary instruction with other departments.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Ability to apply Special Education Rules and Regulations to maintain compliance requirements.
- Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in demanding situations.
- Assist the Executive Director of Student Services with the identification and selection of scientific, research based instructional strategies, curricula, and interventions for students with Low Incidence disabilities, such as Emotional/Behavior Disorder, Autism, and Intellectual Disability to enable them to progress in the general education curriculum and meet district and state standards.
- Inform the Executive Director of Student Services of student progress, teacher and other personnel effectiveness, and program development.
- Work with the Executive Director of Student Services in developing, supervising, and administering the budget and financial accounting of all Student Services programs.
- Advise the administration and staff regarding applicable state and federal statutes and the policy implications.
- Observe and collaborate with staff to develop, maintain, and standardize curriculum, set performance goals and objectives, and identify areas of improvement.
- Organize task-oriented teams to address specific department needs.
- Research, plan and coordinate in-service training programs for administrators, parents, regular teachers, special education teachers, etc. in understanding Special Education students.
- Facilitate the development of comprehensive programs and a continuum of services to provide continuity across the District and follow best practices in Resource, Instructional, and Multi-Tiered systems of support (RTI and PBIS).
- Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
- Assist in communicating with parents and staff members regarding evaluation, programming, placement, services, and rights of students with disabilities.
- Coordinate and participate in IEP staffing and annual reviews and facilitate the compilation of documentation for student records.
- Conduct reviews of assigned Special Education documents to ensure compliance with District 15 procedures, State and Federal laws; identify areas of need and work with the Executive Director of Student Services to develop and implement programs to address those needs.
- Facilitate communication regarding transportation requirements for Special Education students to the district Transportation Department.
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Health Services to coordinate services.
- Consult with the building principal in the selection of Special Education personnel. Assist with the recruiting, hiring, and training of Special Education staff.
- Assist with the evaluation process of certified and non-certified staff.
- Participate in due process activities as needed.
- Prepare necessary reports as they relate to the Special Education program, including Skyward and I-Star databases.
- Perform such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director of Student Services.
- Paid health insurance program with major medical, dental and vision
- Board of Education paid life insurance
- Paid sick days and paid personal days
- 6% Board Paid TRS
JOB TITLE/ASSIGNMENT
JOB TITLE: Coordinator of Student Services
SCHOOL: Central Office
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Student Services
CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License and State Board of Education Administrative Endorsement.
Qualified Evaluator under PERA.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 Day – 10 Month - Full Time
START DATE: August 04, 2025
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
PAY AND BENEFITS
Compensation: Commensurate with ExperienceEligible for administrative benefits including:
APPLICATION PROCESS
