Coordinator of Student Services

Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Salary/Benefits

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Eligible for administrative benefits including:

• 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

How to Apply

Apply online: www.d15.org

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/mchenry/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=715

Email Address

bkilinski@d15.org

School District

www.d15.org

Position Website

www.d15.org

City Website

https://cityofmchenry.org/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

7/28/2025

Start Date

8/4/2025