Special Education Administrator

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time
Job Summary

The Special Education Administrator will play a critical role in ensuring that students with disabilities receive the support and services they need to succeed in their educational journey. This position will be responsible for facilitating the provision of special education services, working closely with teachers, staff, and families to promote academic progress and social-emotional growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement effective special education programs and services that meet the needs of students with disabilities
  • Collaborate with teachers and staff to provide professional development and coaching on effective instructional strategies for students with disabilities
  • Articulate and promote high expectations for teaching and student learning, ensuring that all students have access to a world-class education
  • Support co-teaching models and develop professional development on effective instruction for students with disabilities
  • Coach special education teachers on effective, research-based instruction and data collection
  • Support researched-based instructional techniques for CPS cluster programs
  • Assist in monitoring special education programs and related services to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and local district policies and procedures
  • Analyze data to establish appropriate goals and objectives in the context of improving academic achievement and social-emotional growth
  • Promote the use of research-based interventions, strategies, and instruction
  • Follow procedures outlined for placing students in ISBE-approved, nonpublic facility placements
  • Facilitate special education student progress reviews with a focus on data monitoring of student achievement and continuous improvement
  • Monitor, evaluate, and ensure the implementation of Individual Education Programs and inclusive practices
  • Collaborate with Principals, Assistant Principals, and other stakeholders to assess and analyze the needs of individual students
  • Provide professional development for network and school staff to directly enhance performance and improve student learning; assist with the planning, organization, and presentation of district-wide PD
  • Consistently maintain quality interactions with teachers, students, parents, and the larger community
  • Provide administrative support and technical assistance to school administrators, learning behavior specialists, general educators, and school teams in the areas of curriculum development, instructional techniques, behavior management, effective educational practices while adhering to CPS policy and IDEA regulations
  • Maintain and protect the rights and confidentiality of others
  • Supervise, evaluate, recruit, and interview for employment of special education teachers and related service staff as applicable
  • Manage fiscal and physical resources responsibly, efficiently, and effectively
  • Coordinate meetings of various discipline staff, such as LBS and RSPs, to provide in-service instruction and facilitate communication among members of these groups
  • Promote the success of all students by collaborating with families and community members
  • Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to diversity in the school community
  • Welcome and honor parents and seek ways to engage them in their children's learning as active participants of the IEP team
  • Become familiar with the school, district, and community agencies as resources to enhance special education programming and services
  • Encourage and initiate collaboration with various school and community agencies to help meet the needs of students with special needs
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or department Chief
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Education or related field of study from an accredited college or university required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Special Education teaching certificate (LBS1, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Blind/Visually Impaired, Early Childhood Special Education) required
  • Professional Education License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education required
  • General Administrative Certificate (Type 75 or out of state equivalent) required; will consider candidates currently enrolled in Education Administration or Masters or Doctoral programs, pursuing the General Administrative Certification
  • Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience, required
  • Administrative and special education experience, preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • In-depth expertise in special education curriculum and service provision
  • Knowledge of general education curriculum
  • Demonstrated understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities from a variety of language and cultural backgrounds
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding the delivery of special education and related services
  • Knowledge and understanding of CPS resources
  • Strong foundation and knowledge base in the areas of systems change, administrative leadership, and instructional coaching
  • Knowledge of intervention and assessment strategies for disabled and non-disabled students
  • Knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS or RTI)
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, associates, students, parents, governmental and community agencies, and employers
  • Ability to problem-solve, work on a team, use data to guide work, and clearly communicate to multiple stakeholders
  • Demonstrated expertise in customer service, consensus building, and use of problem-solving skills and strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
Conditions of Employment
  • Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency
  • Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

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