DIRECTOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Job Posting for DIRECTOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION OPERATIONAL SUPPORT at Illinois State Board of Education
POSITION:
Director - Special Education Operational Support (Director #1120)INVENTORY#:
1120LOCATION:
Springfield or ChicagoUNION:
ExemptDEPARTMENT:
Special Education Operational SupportANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY RANGE:
$97,984 - $129,828FULL SALARY RANGE:
$97,984 - $161,674OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.POSTED DATE:
March 1, 2024CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled
Reporting to the Chief Education Officer - Instruction, is responsible for the management and direction of the overall functions and programs of the department. Directs, monitors and evaluates the activities of the department staff and contractors (as applicable) to ensure the proper application of and adherence to agency policies, state and federal guidelines, and fiscal accountability. Responsible for the supervision of the daily operation of the functions and programs of the department, including developing individual staff goals, ensuring timelines for the completion of work by department staff are established and met. Promotes collaboration with other departments as needed. Responsible for ensuring proper use of time by department staff. This includes timely approval of budgets, payroll transactions and timesheets.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates and oversees the administration of IDEA flow-through grants, including maintenance of effort calculations and coordinated early intervention services, and development of statewide trainings for IDEA grants.
- Responds to auditors regarding the processing and monitoring of IDEA grant programs.
- Coordinates the development and production of the LEA profiles, State Systemic Improvement Plan, and LEA determinations.
- Assists in establishing and coordinating department goals and activities in collaboration with departments across the Agency and serves as a liaison between departments within the Agency and with educational organizations to share information, including making presentations and representing the Agency at local and national conferences.
- Oversees the administration of the discretionary projects funded by IDEA Part B funds.
- Coordinates the development and implementation of the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report.
- Serves as an agency representative and liaison for the department with the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education and the Illinois State Advisory Council upon request.
- Conducts the evaluation of staff performance within the department, including the development of individual staff goals, ensuring timelines are met and equitable distribution of responsibilities.
- Coordinates the planning and administration of the Special Education Directors Conference annually.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Special Education or related field, or, a Master's degree in Education plus two years of experience working with special education. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
- Two years of demonstrated leadership in education addressing local, state and federal special education issues.
- Experience addressing litigation related to special education.
- Experience managing budgets, personnel, and effective management of project timelines.
- Working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding students with disabilities.
- Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of current issues and best practices in the field of education and special education.
- Knowledge of special education research and data-based decision making processes.
- Knowledge of best practices regarding Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Special Education or related field.
- Professional Educator License endorsed in LBSI and/or Director of Special Education (or equivalent license in a state outside of Illinois). Experience in a variety of educational settings.
ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.
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