<p>Duties</p> <ul> <li>Conduct personnel evaluations in all Special Education programs in actual areas of teaching performance, methodology and curriculum in cooperation with the building principal. </li><li>Be responsible to assist in the orientation of all new Special Education staff to the policy procedures and philosophy of the Cooperative. </li><li>Provide technical assistance to staff (instruction, teaching methods, behavior/class-room management, etc.) </li><li>Respond to all special education problems and issues as they occur. </li><li>Assist to organize and supervise a program of in-service and consultative educational services designed to ensure the professional growth of all Special Education personnel. </li><li>Facilitate implementation of Special Education Procedures. </li><li>Organize and serve on committees at the Cooperative. </li><li>Assume responsibility for ensuring that all children outlined in Article 14 of The School Code of Illinois receive special education services appropriate for their needs. </li><li>Facilitate program planning annually. </li><li>Assist in the organization and coordination of all services necessary to provide for the screening, identification, and placement of educational and supportive services needed by such children. </li><li>Participate in curriculum development. </li><li>Develop program standards, entrance/exit criteria, transition planning, etc. </li><li>Ensure compliance maintenance in relation to Federal and State Rules and Regulations. </li><li>Maintain communications between agencies, districts, etc. </li><li>Attend administrative and professional meetings. </li><li>Reviewing/Processing files to assure completeness and maintain a high degree of quality control. </li><li>Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students. </li><li>Develop his/her own professional growth through reading, workshops, in-services, conferences, and/or advanced coursework. </li><li>Maintain adequate records, pupil data, proposals, communications and all other forms of correspondence. </li><li>Prepare and submit a status report of all existing special education programs, as well as services that are under consideration and development, to the Director by March of each year. </li><li>Assume all other duties and responsibilities delegated to him/her by the Board and Director. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Professional Educator License with LBS-1 endorsement </li><li>Valid General Administrative endorsement (or working towards) </li><li>Provide effective leadership for educational staff </li><li>Ability to collaborate with others in a team to problem solve and work through tasks </li><li>Ability to perform duties under stress and adhere strict deadlines in order to maintain compliance with special education timelines and special education services for students </li><li>Ability to work with minimal supervision and to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures </li><li>Must be physically able to provide Crisis Prevention Intervention Strategies </li></ul> <p>Salary/Benefits</p> <p>Salary range $75,000 - $85,000. We also offer a competitive benefits package.</p> <p>Additional Notes</p> <p>This will be a 10 month contract position. Our program classrooms are located in four different buildings; travel is necessary throughout the day.</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Applicants should complete an application for employment that is located on the Cooperative website:</p> <p>www.winnebagocsec.org</p> <p>Please contact Sarah Moore with specific questions regarding the position (815) 624-2615.</p> <p>Email Address</p> <p>smoore@winnebagocsec.org</p> <p>School District</p> <p>www.winnebagocsec.org</p> <p>ILearn Link</p> <p>ILearn</p> <p>Report Card Link</p> <p>Illinois Report Card</p> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>5/13/2025</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>6/2/2025</p> <p>Start Date</p> <p>8/4/2025</p>