Duties
PURPOSE/JOB GOAL: The Director of Special Education will provide leadership, coordination, and administrative support to the district’s diversified special education programs and early childhood/preschool program through the development and implementation of inclusive services that are based on effective, equity-based instruction for all students in accordance with federal, state and district requirements, regulations and policies. The Director of Special Education is responsible for planning, implementing, assessing and making recommendations for improving Special Education programs and inclusive service delivery (e.g. special education, 504, early childhood and birth - age 3 programming), staffing, and related services and will serve as a resource to school and district administrators and staff to ensure objectives of programs and services are achieved in support of school and district goals.
Qualifications
Certificates and Licenses: Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) from the Illinois State Board of Education with a Director of Special Education Endorsement required. General Administrative Endorsement preferred.
Salary/Benefits
Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 annual contract, commensurate with experience
Benefits: per employment contract
Work Year: Full-Time - 225 Work Days
Additional Notes
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Services
Inquiries: Email Victor Simon, vsimon@gower62.com and Rebecca Laratta, rlaratta@gower62.com
Job Posting Details: Internal and External Job Posting on Jan. 17, 2025 and until candidate is selected. Interviews expected to begin on March 3, 2025. Candidates are expected to complete the online job application posted on the www.gower62.com website under the Employment tab.
How to Apply
The above is a summary of the key points of the job description. To see the full job description and apply, please visit www.gower62.com and click on the Employment tab.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.applitrack.com/gower/onlineapp/default.aspx