Special Education Coordinator
Job in
Zion, Lake County, Illinois, 60099, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Zion Elementary School District 6
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, School Counselor, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Special Education Coordinator School Year)
Position Type:
Administration/Coordinator of Special Services
Date Posted:
8/4/2025
Location:
District Student Services
Date Available:
25-26 School Year
Additional Information:
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Title:
Special Education Coordinator
Reports To:
Special Education Coordinator
Department:
Special Education
Classification:
Administrator
Starting Salary: $80,000
Work Year: 12-Month
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* Illinois Public Educator License, General Administrative Endorsement, and Teacher Evaluator Designation required
* Undergrad degree in special education preferred, or a related services field (school psychology, school social work, etc.)
* Supervisory and/or leadership experience in special education programs, including leading Section 504 meetings and/or IEP meetings
* Supervisory and/or leadership experience managing building-level programming, parent concerns, and student discipline
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
* Supervises and evaluates certified and support staff
* Enforces the district's personnel policies
* Participates in the recruitment, screening, hiring, assigning, and training of department personnel
* Assists with recommendations for tenure and dismissal
* Assists with coordination of contracted related service personnel
* Works with departmental staff to resolve student, staff, and/or parent problems
* Engages in relevant curriculum planning and development
* Provides consultation and leadership regarding health and safety assessments of students
* Maintains administrative records; prepares reports and correspondence
* Supervises special education compliance
* Attends relevant school, district, and professional meetings
* Participates in activities for continued professional growth
* Supervises Special Education department events
* Performs other duties as assigned by the Director
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
* Planning, organization, and direction of student programming and activities
* District organization, operations, policies, and objectives
* Oral and written communication skills
* Current applicable laws, regulations, polices and procedures
* Legal proceedings and due process
Ability to:
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
* Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
* Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
* Meet schedules and timelines
* Work independently
* Plan and organize work
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
School sites; indoor and outdoor settings.
Physical Abilities:
Standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist to assist students; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to monitor student activities and behavior; dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials.
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