District Division Chair of Special Education

District Division Chair of Special Education

Start Date: August 10th, 2026

• Location:
  
  District - Traveling is required
• Assignment:
  May teach up to two classes in the division
• Calendar: 180 Day / School-Year Employee + 10 summer days
• Base Salary:
  Is commensurate with education and experience
• Stipend:
  Is dependent upon the size of the department
• Benefits:
  Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave (sick and personal)

• A valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a Principal endorsement, or an equivalent administrative endorsement (formerly Type 75 certification), is required.
• Must be endorsed in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) to evaluate certified staff.
• License endorsement(s) held in the division content area.
• Ability to model high levels of character, integrity, best practices in teaching, appropriate professional demeanor, interactions, and conduct.
• 5 years of successful teaching experience
• Strong background in department or building leadership is preferred.
• Communicate effectively with students, community, staff, and administration.
• The ability to come to work regularly and be punctual.

• Provide primary leadership in teaching and learning for all division members.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and expertise in appropriate, effective instructional techniques, classroom management, professional interactions, and professional responsibilities.
• Promote and assist in the professional development of all division members.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of curriculum.
• Serve as a curriculum committee member to ensure alignment with course goals, division goals, district goals, and school board goals.
• Oversee and support instructional assessment by creating and analyzing common assessments.

• Evaluate staff as assigned using the district evaluation methods and protocols.
• Oversee and support instructional staff through the MCHS Student Growth model procedures and processes.
• Work with the Principal to screen, interview, and hire staff.
• Assist with the orientation and process of mentorship of new department members.
• Work with the Principal to create annual division staffing plans.
• Work with assistant divisionals to oversee the annual department budget.

• Provide leadership in the articulation with other departments and feeder schools.
• Assist in the appropriate placement of incoming and current students.
• Provide for divisional representation at orientation events as requested.
• Serve as the initial facilitator for resolving divisional issues.
• Work with assistant division chairs to organize and conduct all PLC meetings during the school year.

Other duties as assigned.

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed).
• Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.

4716 W Crystal Lake Rd

McHenry, IL 60050

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