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Springfield, IL
POSTED
2 days ago
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Special Education Supervisor #1604
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Duties
Reporting to the Director of the Special Education department, supervises staff; directs, oversees and administers programs and operations of the department; provides leadership and direction to educational bodies throughout the state; serves as liaison between departments and outside educational and professional entities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees non-public special education programming facility policies, procedures, and programming.
Oversees procedures related to residential room and board reimbursement approvals.
Coordinates with other state agencies regarding non-public special education school and residential placements.
Supports and oversees cyclical monitoring team and the cyclical monitoring process with LEAs, including setting team goals and timelines with districts.
Coordinates and oversees the accomplishment of department and Board of Education goals, and support for school districts and non-public special education facilities including serving as a liaison with other departments in the Agency and a representative of the Agency with local and national partnerships, including providing presentations.
Supervises staff.
Assists in mentoring and training new employees.
Plans, assigns/reassigns, prioritizes, and reviews work assignments.
Approves/denies use of benefit time.
Establishes annual goals and objectives.
Completes and signs performance evaluations.
Provides technical guidance and direction.
Counsels staff.
Presents documentation of just cause for disciplinary action to the Director of Human Resources.
Assists in the development or changes/revisions in legislation and rules/regulations and oversees the development of guidance documents.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Master''s degree in Special Education or Pupil Personnel Services, or, a Master''s or Bachelor''s degree in Education plus two years of relevant professional experience with special education, non-public special education facilities, and cyclical monitoring. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
Experience within the last five years in special education at the local, state or university level.
Experience working with special and general education teachers and administrators.
Experience with non-public special education facilities.
Experience with special education cooperatives.
Experience in the design and implementation and/or delivery of professional development and technical assistance.
Experience managing projects and/or special assignments.
Experience developing written materials such as reports and guidance documents.
Knowledge of special education laws, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of non-public special education programming.
Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to use a variety of database systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with special education teacher, pupil personnel services, or administrator endorsement.
To view full posting and apply electronically, please visit https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/CareerDisplayForm.aspx?ID=1179. Interested parties must submit the required application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial until recommended for hire). The subject line should include the position number(s) you are applying for.
District Name IL State Board of Education Building Name Alzina Address 100 North First Street
Springfield, IL 62777 Phone (217) 782-6434 Fax (217)785-3972 IASA Region Abe Lincoln County Sangamon Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Agency/Association Grade Level Other
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