Special Education Administrator
Job in
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62701, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
Sangamon ROE Online Application Consortium
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Management
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Healthcare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Administration
Date Posted:
5/7/2026
Location:
Sangamon Area Special Education District
Date Available:
08/03/2026
District:
Sangamon ROE 51
TITLE:
Special Education Administrator
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QUALIFICATIONS:
The Special Education Administrator will hold a Type 75 General Administrative Certificate with either Type 03, Type 09 or Type 10 teacher certificate with an endorsement in one or more areas of special education or an equivalent Illinois Professional Educator License with a General Administrative endorsement and endorsements in one or more areas of special education.
Director of Special Education endorsement is preferred but not required.
Must have valid driver's license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle to drive between Member Districts or have other reliable means of transportation to drive between the Member Districts.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
1. Supervises and coordinates all SASED programs and staff assigned to Member
District(s).
2. Directs the implementation of management/personnel policies, procedures, rules and
practices within designated Member District(s).
3. Demonstrates leadership in working collaboratively as a member of the
administrative team in local district and SASED in promoting the mission and goals
of the organization, in guiding the delivery of services, and in taking initiative.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Special Education and Local District Superintendent
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide leadership and assist Director in developing comprehensive program plans
within designated Member District(s).
2. Assess current status of program and determine program needs.
3. Formulate goals, objectives, strategies based on identified needs and develop an
implementation plan based on objectives and strategies.
4. Formulate an evaluation plan.
5. Provide leadership and assist Director in implementing newly planned programs
within designated Member District(s).
6. Determine program priorities and an orderly plan of action.
7. Delegate responsibilities to others in accordance with their skills.
8. Implement staff in-service programs.
9. Monitor the program and evaluate the results.
10.Provide effective leadership of assigned ongoing programs within designated
Member District(s).
11.Respond promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance.
12.Cooperate with other SASED staff to achieve goals.
13.Monitors correct completion of all IEPs, ensuring that the IEPs are linked to the
Common Core Standards and that FAPE is provided in the least restrictive
environment. (Special Education Administrator will coordinate and
participate in IEP meetings and annual reviews as needed and will
facilitate the compilation of documentation for student records.)
14.Assist in the continuity of comprehensive programs and services.
15.Provide supervision and leadership of program personnel within designated Member
District(s).
16.Participate in interviewing and employment decisions.
17.Participate in assignment and scheduling of staff.
18.Observe and evaluate program personnel.
19.Recommends corrective action concerning assigned SASED staff job performance.
20.Recommends dismissal and continued employment of assigned SASED staff.
21.Assist in maintaining and updating personnel files of assigned SASED staff.
22.Recommend training of new personnel, substitutes, and volunteers.
23.Works with staff in assessment of personnel relating to staff development needs.
24.Plan, organize and preside over program meetings on a regular scheduled basis
within Member District(s).
25.Collaborates with special and general education staff and parents regarding student
progress, behavioral and academic intervention, functional analysis, behavior plans,
referral process, and IEP related concerns.
26.Assist the Director in determining staff development needs and facilitate the
implementation of staff development goals within Member District(s).
27.Ascertain staff development needs through needs assessment activities.
28.Implement staff development activities by providing assistance in the selection of
topic, presenter, materials, meeting dates and places, and estimation of cost.
29.Assist in the development of individual performance improvement plans.
30.Provide staff with information about available activities and resources.
31.Assist in evaluating staff assigned to designated Member District(s) according to
established personnel policies.
32.Orients staff to the policies, procedures and philosophy of the cooperative.
33.Complete state and local evaluation procedures.
34.Assist in development of staff improvement plans.
35.Provide written reports of evaluation findings to the Director as necessary.
36.Serve as liaison between school system and community as well as local, state and
federal agencies.
37.Use public relations techniques to explain school programs to the community.
38.Inform school personnel about available community resources.
39.Represent SASED on appropriate committees.
40.Work with school, parents, and community personnel to accomplish joint goals.
41.Assist in the fiscal management of…
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