Duties

Primary Objective:

• Assists the Director of Student Services in the supervision and implementation of special education programs and services and assist with appropriate placement of students with IEPs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education
• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Extensive knowledge of Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS), the Illinois State Standards, and Eligibility/Entitlement of Special Education Services.

Critical Attributes:

• Professional demeanor
• Discretion in matters relating to students, parents, staff members, and office business matters
• Ability to problem solve matters regarding services in
• Work well with minimal supervision and able to effectively and efficiently prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Communicate with stakeholders clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Accountable to:

• Director of Student Services

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitate creation of annual building meeting schedule (Evaluation/Reevaluation/Domain/AR) compliant with legally mandated timelines for the school year in all buildings
• Assist Director with disseminating/coaching staff on district procedures and expectations for professional practice
• Assist Director in the planning & facilitating of student services department meetings, monthly building meetings and all related services department meetings (Psych, SLP, SW, OT)
• Non-Public/Private/Parochial/Homeschool Liaison: attend student domain, evaluation and ISP meetings
• Coordinate Homebound Instruction for students
• Supervision and evaluation of licensed employees
• Support the PFA/EC program (procedures, staff meetings, etc.)
• Assist in providing job embedded training and coaching supports for staff to increase the percentage of legally defensible IEPs written and to ensure consistent implementation of department procedures
• Assist with Section 504 Plan training and support buildings with implementation of legally defensible practices
• Attend Tier 3 (ISA) meetings in the buildings for students being considered for referral to special education
• Provide support/coaching for staff in assessment/curriculum/instruction for special education department
• Assist Director and building administration with the recruitment and training of staff
• Assist Director with the development, implementation and evaluation of the annual department Professional Development including early release and Institute Days
• Assist Director in the development and delivery of Student Services New Staff Orientation
• Plan/Execute monthly trainings for paraprofessionals
• Attend Professional Development
• Other duties assigned

Requirements:

• Bending, carrying, climbing, lifting, pushing-pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 30 lbs.

Terms of Employment:

• 10 month salaried

Benefits:

• Per the District employee benefit package

FLSA Status:

• Exempt

How to Apply

Interested applicants please apply online

https://mokena159.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspz

School District

Mokena School District 159

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

3/19/2024

Start Date

8/19/2024