Director of Student Service

Department:                Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Type 75 Administrative Certification
2. State Approved Special Education Director Endorsement

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

JOB GOAL:    To assist the Superintendent in all aspects of addressing the educational

                    requirements of students requiring special education instruction

                    and/or related services and those students who receive services and/or

                    accommodations under Section 504 Plan.

SALARY RANGE: The salary range for this position is from $90,000-$110,000 yearly and is commensurate with experience. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate and oversee the District’s special education program in compliance with state and federal regulations and District requirements.
2. Evaluates the District’s special education and special service programs on an ongoing basis to ensure effective and efficient identification and service for students with special needs.
3. Encourages positive communication between parents of special needs and/or at risk students and the school district.
4. Implements effective child find activities and referral procedures to identify students with special needs and/or at risk.
5. Implements appropriate systems related to the identification, referral and evaluation of students for special education program.
6. Ensures Individual Education Plan development and implementation in accordance with federal law and state regulations.
7. Assists general education teachers in understanding the accommodating of students with special needs in the general education classroom.
8. Oversees the maintenance of special education records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
9. Oversees the maintenance and submission of ISBE necessary student data information via Harrisburg Project’s iePoint data system.
10. Serves as liaison between the School District and the Kankakee Area Special Education Cooperative and private facilities.
11. Represents the District’s Department of Special Education at interagency, school and community meetings and functions as requested by the Superintendent.
12. Assumes responsibility for understanding and interpreting state and federal statutes, rules and other laws pertaining to special education programs.
13. Keeps the Superintendent and administrative staff informed of developments and issues in special education programs.

14. Prepares and files appropriate grants and claims for special education program.
15. Conducts periodic evaluation of the District’s special education program and recommends adjustments to better meet the needs of the District’s students.
16. Assists the administration in determining professional development needs and organizing professional development programming as it relates to special education programming.
17. Assists the Superintendent in formulating budget projections related to the special education program.
18. Supervises and oversees the evaluation of District special education personnel.
19. Provides a recommendation to the Superintendent regarding hiring, remediation and employment termination of District special education personnel.
20. Oversees the development and implementation of District Section 504 plans.
21. Arrange for transportation for students with special needs.
22. Conduct in-service workshops for special education staff.
23. Work with classroom teachers to establish a year-long plan for parent involvement/parent education workshops.
24. Collaborate with other agencies to provide parent education training.
25. Attend IAASE and other special education conferences as necessary.
26. Maintain a high level of confidentiality of information about students and personnel.
27. Performs such other duties and tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be delegated by the Board of Education or assigned by the Superintendent.