Champaign Unit Director of Special Education

Position: Champaign Unit 4 Schools Director of Special Education
Duties

The Director of Special Education is primarily responsible for developing, facilitating, and closely monitoring the District's programs and initiatives that promote and support the education and achievement of students with disabilities.

Qualifications

* Illinois Administrative Licensure with endorsement as Director of Special Education

* Previous, successful experience as a teacher and/or building administrator

* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Salary/Benefits

The entry level base salary for this position in the upcoming school year is $142,639, plus highly competitive benefits, including 100% Board-paid TRS contributions and 100% Board-paid employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Additional compensation above the base is offered to candidates based on their number of years of successful administrative experience.

Questions about salaries or fringe benefits may be directed to the Human Resources Office. Please email inquiries to hr.

Additional Notes

Final date to receive applications

* Interviews will be conducted as soon as a suitable pool of candidates is found. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials as soon as possible.

Important Notes

* This is a year-round (12 month) position.

* If you are interested in a brief, confidential conversation regarding your possible interest in this position prior to filling out an application, please contact Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Ken Kleber at .

More About Our Community

* Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life.

The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

* If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, ase include your résumé.

How to Apply

Please apply online HERE.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

Email Address

hr

School District

www.champaignschools.org

Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/27/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026