Division Head, Special Education

Division Head, Special Education JobID: 5059 Position Type: ADMINISTRATIVE - TRS position Date Posted: 3/9/2026 Location: Wheeling High School Date Available: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: Open until filled.

Additional Information: Wheeling High School is seeking an exceptional and innovative learning leader to further our mission as an exemplary high school. At WHS, we proactively embrace equity and authentic opportunity for every learner in our diverse community, we strive to create a culture of belonging and connectedness for all students and staff, and we prioritize both the academic and affective sides of education.

The Division Head (Special Education) serves as the primary compliance office for the school site. The Division Head is responsible for the conduct, evaluation, and improvement of case management and instruction, as well as the development, review, and updating of individual education plans and implementation of identified accommodations. The Division Head provides educational guidance, support, and leadership to the staff to ensure compliance with legal requirements and the districts educational goals and objectives are being met.

Specific Duties:

• Evaluates staff performance and encourages professional growth and self-improvement.
• Serves as special education compliance officer for the building.
• Oversees the assignment of case management to staff.
• Assists in developing the instructional course schedule, ensuring compliance with state regulations for class size.
• Serves as an LEA rep for IEP meetings.
• Provides ongoing training and professional development for teachers.
• Monitors student outcomes in division classes to ensure that district educational goals and objectives are being met.
• Facilitates continual review and evaluation of curriculum.
• Serves as first referral from teachers on student disciplinary problems.
• Receives calls involving staff absences within the division and works with the division assistant to orient and place substitutes.
• Acts as Accommodations Facilitator for Standardized Testing.

Length of Contract: 195 day assignment

Salary Range: Administrative Salary Grade One - $134,511-$168,138; Plus Excellent Benefits Package

Effective Date of Appointment: July 1, 2026

Application Requirements:

• COVER LETTER
• CURRENT RESUME
• ATTACH A PDF OF THE IL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELIS CREDENTIALS SCREEN(S)
• TRANSCRIPTS
• THREE (3) CURRENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Click the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application. Please be aware that as a requirement of your application, you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream). The invitation will come to your email, and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued.

Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, including the interview, must be submitted by the application deadline.

Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."