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Special Education Regional Specialist

Distinguishing Responsibilities:

Facilitate professional development learning activities to build capacity to support Special Educators in the areas of special education, math, literacy, family engagement, mentoring and induction, MTSS, and social-emotional learning.
Participate in collaborative preparation and planning meetings with ESE Network and South Cook ISC staff.
Develop regional networks for mentoring new special educators, veteran special educators, and special education directors.
Provide targeted coaching and technical assistance to districts and schools in the following areas: literacy, math, learning trajectories, student engagement, Universal Design for Learning, and differentiated instruction.
Provide targeted resources, educational materials, and technical assistance to address family engagement, two-way communication, and social-emotional needs.
Provide targeted coaching and technical assistance to districts related to co-teaching and professional learning communities.
Facilitate connections between institutions of higher education and teacher preparedness to develop innovative solutions for special education openings.
Participate in Professional Development activities.
Attend State/Regional meetings when applicable.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License.
Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1).
Five years of teaching experience.
Coaching experience (preferred).
Ability to collect and analyze data from various sources and evaluate and make recommendations.
Skilled in technology and data analysis.
Proven experience working with adult learners.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state, federal, and district guidelines.

Salary $80,000

8/1/2025

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