Special Education Program Chair Position

Position Type:
Department Chair

Date Posted:
5/22/2026

Location:
Proviso West High School

Date Available:
SY26-27

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Special Education Program Chair Position

Position Title: Special Education Program Chair
Classification (FLSA): Full-time, Exempt
Position Group: Teacher
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Union Membership: Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO
Reports to: Building Principal
Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 180 Days, plus five (5) workdays immediately preceding the first regularly scheduled teacher workday each school year.
Program Chairs shall receive a minimum of two (2) regularly scheduled periods of released time daily to perform their duties and responsibilities, as defined in the job description. Based on the operational needs of the District and at the sole discretion of the Superintendent, a Department Chair may be granted up to a maximum of three (3) released periods per day.

The number of released periods assigned to each Department Chair is not required to be uniform across all departments and may vary depending on departmental scope, size, or other relevant factors, as determined by the Superintendent and the Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement.
Term:  School Year)

General Description
Department Chairs at Proviso Township High Schools serve as instructional leaders dedicated to improving classroom instruction through the successful implementation of the Proviso Instructional Framework. They act as instructional coaches, facilitators of adult learning, and models of best practice within their departments and schools. The Special Education Program Chair supplements the work of the Department Chairs by providing highly specialized technical and instructional support to all teachers who work with students with disabilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications
Employees are responsible for obtaining/retaining the most current statutory and administrative rule requirements for their position.

• Education/Training:
Minimum of 5 years experience teaching in special education classrooms

• Licensure:
Valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) grades 9-12

• Endorsement: LBS1

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Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience in area of discipline, demonstrating a deep understanding of effective instructional practices.

• Demonstrated understanding of and compliance with District policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Desired Qualifications

• ESL or Bilingual Certification (Grades 9 12)

• Experience teaching in a variety of settings (e.g., instructional, co-teaching)

• Ability to design and deliver interactive presentations for large and small groups and to coach colleagues in effective instructional strategies

• Capacity to critically evaluate and enhance the quality of education within one's discipline

• Strong understanding of data-driven instruction and assessment, with proven ability to analyze student data to support teaching

• Excellent verbal, written, and public-speaking skills

• Proficiency with educational and presentation technologies

• Sensitivity to and effectiveness in working with a diverse school and community

• Ability to foster growth, motivate colleagues, and build a positive, organized learning environment

• Documentable equity-based leadership ability and success working in challenging environments

• Willingness to fully participate in all district curriculum and instruction initiatives and projects

• Broad, up-to-date knowledge and experience in special education, with a commitment to lifelong learning

• Enthusiastic, open, and organized approach to teaching and collaboration

• Able to prioritize Program Chair work by limiting competing priorities

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Distribution of Key Responsibilities
Teaching 25%
Coaching 50%
Leading Professional Learning 5%
Miscellaneous Support to Teachers 20%

Special Education Program Chair Responsibilities

• Provide Leadership Support to Special Education and General Education staff alike

• Provide Curriculum leadership through differentiated instruction (Life Skills (TST), Instructional and co-taught models)

• Coach and support all teachers to ensure Least…