Executive Director of Special Education

Makes recommendations of change to cooperative and/or member district board policies. Administers Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board-Employee Agreements as are applicable to the operations of the Special Education District. Attends all Macon-Piatt Special Education District Board meetings and present information when requested. Administers and supervises special education programs and services in compliance with State and Federal regulations. Makes recommendations for the employment and dismissal of Certified and Non-Certified Special Education Staff. Prepares and manages the Macon-Piatt Special Education District budget. Prepares and submits all State Special Education Claims. Monitors the implementation of the Medicaid Administrative Outreach Program and Fee-For-Service Program for the Macon-Piatt Special Education District. Writes and monitors the implementation of all special education grants as requested by member Districts. Provides leadership, evaluation, and technical assistance for all special education programs in member districts as well as the MPSED programs to meet the needs of students with a wide range of disabilities. Develops a collaborative working relationship with all stakeholders related to providing educational programs for students with disabilities. Arranges for pupil attendance at private schools when the Macon-Piatt Special Education District does not have an appropriate program. Regularly attends seminars and workshops providing current information on legal liability avoidance and other risk management topics pertinent to the responsibilities of this position and/or professional development designed to strengthen his/her pedagogy. Participates in specific IEP meetings, discussions, mediations, and due process hearings to resolve issues regarding special education. Shares knowledge of various special educations learning modalities. Regularly evaluates the effectiveness of the special education programs and the day-to-day operation. Helps to ensure there are collaborative opportunities in place to keep families and stakeholders abreast of the progress of the programs and academic progress of students that attend. Employee must be able to present information through multiple means (i.e., in-person workshops or virtual platforms). Performs such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned. Qualifications

Master’s degree in special education or a related field. Type 75 Administrative Certificate and Director of Special Education Endorsement. Minimum of three years of supervision and/or administration of special education services. Minimum of five years successful work experience in the field of special education. Knowledge of special education law and special education finance. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with strength in written and oral communication. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Salary/Benefits

Twelve Month Position (260 days) - Current salary range $133,838 - $166,222 - placement on salary schedule is based on number of years experience. Benefits are posted here . Specific working conditions and fringe benefits are listed here . Additional Notes

This is the chief executive officer of a joint agreement of twelve school districts in central Illinois with a combined student enrollment of approximately 18,000 students with 3,100 students with IEPs. This position acts as the State-Approved Director of Special Education for each district. Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page #J-18808-Ljbffr