<p>Duties</p> <ul> <li>Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan. </li><li>Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. </li><li>Develops and maintains an operational calendar that is aligned with district timelines and events. </li><li>Develops, facilitates, and evaluates professional development related to assigned staff/program groups. Professional development sessions may be held in the evening, after the school day has concluded. </li><li>Develops a cadence of accountability for results using district data to present at established intervals. </li><li>Provides software/technical assistance to staff members within your assigned program. </li><li>Works collaboratively with building principals and district administrators to align programming with district and departmental goals. </li><li>Represents the district during due process/mediation hearings. </li><li>Attends evening community and school board meetings and presentations as requested. </li><li>Supervises Individual Education Program (IEP) development and implementation in the least restrictive environment (LRE). </li><li>Conducts needs assessment of assigned staffing/programming groups through observations, compliance checks, and data tracking. </li><li>Prepares and communicates reports to the Board of Education. </li><li>Assists families with understanding of procedural safeguards, due process rights, curricular modifications, and student individual needs. </li><li>Upon request of the building principal, may act as a primary or secondary evaluator of licensed special education and related service staff. </li><li>Interviews applicants and makes hiring recommendations in collaboration with building principals. </li><li>Oversees budget of assigned staffing/programming to support programs/needs that align with district initiatives. </li><li>Assists in the writing and evaluation of special education grants and funds. </li><li>Coordinates and directs transportation requests. </li><li>Consults with and builds strategic partnerships with outside agencies. </li><li></li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Master's degree in special education or related field, Professional Educator License with Administration/Principal certification (type 75) required, LBS1 endorsement and successful completion of Performance Evaluation - Principal/Teacher Evaluation Training preferred.</p> <p>Salary/Benefits</p> <p>$86,813 - $110,144 per year</p> <p>A comprehensive benefits package including:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance </li><li>Voluntary life insurance </li><li>Paid Sick and Personal time </li><li>Paid holidays </li><li>Paid vacation </li><li>Membership in the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) </li><li>Optional 403(b) plan </li><li>Employee assistance program (EAP) </li></ul> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/rps205/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration</p> <p>Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/rps205/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=19548</p> <p>School District</p> <p>www.rps205.com</p> <p>Position Website</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/rps205/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=21856&posFirstChoice=Administration&posSpecialty=Administrator</p> <p>City Website</p> <p>https://rockfordil.gov/</p> <p>ILearn Link</p> <p>ILearn</p> <p>Report Card Link</p> <p>Illinois Report Card</p> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>7/22/2025</p> <p>Start Date</p> <p>N/A</p>