Student Services Coordinator (2026-2027)

Twelve-month, full-time, exempt, non-bargaining position reporting to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.

About the Role

The Special Services Coordinator for Special Education plans, develops, articulates, and supervises Special Education Programs under delegated authority from the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuing supervision of Special Education instructional staff, including:
  • Employment of staff
  • Evaluation of teaching performance
  • Placement of students
  • Development and implementation of curriculum
  • Program planning and budgeting
  • Budget monitoring
• Monitor the operation of Special Education Programs according to Federal, State, and District rules and regulations.
• Chair all annual reviews, ensuring appropriate IEPs are developed and implemented in a timely manner.
• Develop plans for program implementation in the assigned Special Education Department.
• Schedule annual reviews in cooperation with all program coordinators and notify parents, teachers, principals, and related staff.
• Participate and coordinate with principals in the intake process of Special Education students.
• Initiate and coordinate an active recruitment program to assure employment of qualified and certified staff.
• Monitor the development and management of all IEPs for assigned buildings and follow up on recommendations by processing necessary forms.
• Complete student rosters for the coming year and meet with Special Education teachers to discuss expectations, policies, and procedures.
• Meet regularly with staff to ensure program efficiency and consistency.
• Develop and implement a program of professional growth activities designed to improve and expand staff competencies.
• Maintain communication with colleges and universities affiliated with Special Education teacher education and training programs.
• Coordinate and assign all student teachers to appropriate classrooms as requested by cooperating colleges and universities.
• Define, establish, and modify policies and procedures for program operation.
• Maintain and disseminate current information regarding rules, regulations, and legislation related to Special Education.
• Coordinate staff efforts to maintain guidelines in each assigned area.
• Submit reviews of each program to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.
• Attend all Special Services Departmental Supervisor's meetings.
• Communicate with community organizations and serve on community organization committees.
• Participate in, develop, and implement the Special Education "Action Plan."
• Attend assigned in-service training.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s or Specialist degree in Education.
• Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative and LBSI Endorsement.
• Minimum of three years of experience in Special Education.
• Knowledge of legislation, codes, and regulations affecting Special Education.
• Background in ABA and TEACCH methods for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Thorough familiarity with State standards, texts, and materials used in all Special Education Classrooms.
• Competence in a variety of research-based teaching methodologies and assessments related to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Demonstrated capabilities in leadership and academic competency.

Skills

• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using various communication techniques.
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and other required written materials.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, or complaints.
• Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
• Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to identify and define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle multiple demands, and work with frequent interruptions.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in compliance with district, Board, state, and federal laws and requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and records.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines.
• Noise level ranges from quiet to moderate.
• Duties performed primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors.
• In-district and out-of-town travel required as necessary for training or to carry out duties.