Diverse Learner High School Coordinator

K-8 Diverse Learner Coordinator

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9-12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.

The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.

The K-8 Diverse Learner Coordinator is responsible for overseeing programs and implementation of special education supports and services for students with disabilities in the Elementary and Middle Schools. The special education coordinator is directly responsible to the Director and Assistant Directors of Diverse Learners and indirectly responsible to the Senior Legal Compliance and Supports Officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate, evaluate, and supervise special education programs within assigned locations and programs in cooperation with High School Administration;
• In cooperation with the Director of Diverse Learners and High School Administrators, provide coordination of procedures, reports, and policy for the district;
• Provide instructional leadership including monitoring instructional practices, providing professional development and coaching individual teachers as necessary;
• Work with Department Chairpersons to establish teaching standards for special education students that are aligned with Common Core Standards, IL Learning Standards and College Readiness Standards;
• Work in coordination with teachers and administration to implement special education programs and services including behavior programs consistent with the educational philosophy and goals of the School Board;
• Oversee the IEP process including attending IEP meetings as necessary, providing technical support for the development of IEPs and coordinating the attendance of required IEP participants;
• Participate in Problem Solving Teams and consult with staff members regarding appropriate interventions, modifications and adaptations;
• Provide reports and recommendations for placement in programs or services to the Director of Diverse Learners;
• Participate as a team member in the identification of social/behavioral problems and assist in the design, implementation and follow up on behavior intervention plans and programs for individuals and groups of students;
• Plan and confer with classroom teachers and administration as requested concerning any behavioral, social, or personal problems affecting students;
• Serve as a resource for crisis intervention by assisting with the development of crisis prevention and safety plans and participating in crisis intervention activities;
• Develop and conduct in-service activities for staff including educational assistants regarding best practices in behavior management techniques and the remediation of student behavioral, social and behavioral problems;
• Collaborate with Principals and Assistant Principals regarding disciplinary matters for students with disabilities, as needed;
• Assist with the selection of highly qualified special education personnel;
• Provide oversight in the assignment of teachers and educational assistants in coordination with the High School Administration and Director of Diverse Learners;
• Confer with principals on personnel matters including the evaluation of probationary and tenured staff in accordance with District policies and procedures;
• Participate in the development of the high school master schedule;
• Train teaching staff on the usage of the computerized IEP system and ensure that special education data is recorded and reported accurately;
• Supervise summer special education high school ESY programs;
• Continue professional growth through memberships in professional organizations, reading professional literature and exchanging ideas with other professionals;
• Serve as a member of designated district and building level teams and participate in any other assigned meetings as related to position;
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Diverse Learners or designee.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid Illinois Professional Educators License, Grade 9-12.
• Must have LBS I and General Administrative Endorsements.

Terms of Employment: 12 months

Compensation:
To Be Determined

Safety:
The employee is responsible for taking any and all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses.

Final date to receive applications:
Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date. Only…