Child Find Coordinator

Child Find Coordinator JobID: 1643 Position Type: Administration Date Posted: 6/22/2026 Location: Welcome Center Closing Date: 07/02/2026 Who We Are 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. Why We Do This Work 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 Child Find Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Diverse Learners or their designee. This role oversees Federal and State mandates and obligations for Child Find and develops systems and ongoing referral structures from birth through twenty-one. Responsibilities Develop and maintain a list of community referral services and agencies. Conduct public awareness and marketing activities targeting families and other primary referral sources. Ensure all diagnostic team members, including related service and assessment staff, are hired for both the school year and summer. Direct all screening activities to actively seek out infants and toddlers with disabilities, and maintain procedures to assure compliance with current laws and regulations. Collect, maintain, and report relevant data as required throughout the year. Maintain accurate records for all children served through Child Find and Birth to Three programs. Provide leadership and effective communication with all partners as defined by areas of responsibilities. Facilitate and monitor all Special Education and Bilingual activities for identification, compliance, and screening. Create and maintain a master calendar and schedule for Child Find and Birth to Three activities. Collaborate with each district union to follow contractual guidelines. Stay current in mandates and obligations for early identification and education as well as any changes defined through political or policy adjustments. Ensure active district representation with Local Interagency Council (LIC). Evaluate the Child Find and Birth to Three staff members in collaboration with related service coordinators. Update procedures and practices based on District and State guidelines. Maintain and monitor the Child Find and Birth to Three budget. Ensure all grant requirements are met and that the grant is updated and submitted as required by ISBE. Facilitate reflective supervision with all home visitors. Complete Baby Talk or designated Home Visiting training and recertify every five years. Work closely with the secretary to maintain all timelines for transition and evaluations. Attend an annual resource fair and establish a display to promote the department. Maintain the CQIP and all state reporting. Collaborate with EPIC preschool leadership to maintain a cohesive Birth to Five program. Perform any and all duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have a valid Illinois Type 75. Master’s degree in Education. Knowledge and experience in special education, preschool, and/or pupil services. Experience with grant writing. Effective written and oral communication skills. Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waukegan School Dist 60