Director of Special Education
ROE #9 Champaign-Ford County School Districts
Director of Special Education
Our mission positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.
Qualifications:
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Director of Special Education endorsement
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in special education leadership
- Deep knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and ISBE regulations
- Demonstrated experience leading corrective action plans and audit response implementation
- Proven track record of improving outcomes for students with disabilities through systems change
- Strong data analysis, systems design, and continuous improvement expertise
- Demonstrated ability to operationalize compliance systems with measurable results
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills across diverse communities
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and educational justice
Reports To:
Chief Student Support Officer
Supervises:
Special Education Coordinators, Related Service Providers, and assigned staff (This position does not supervise principals)
Position Summary:
The Director of Special Education provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure full implementation of the Unit 4 Special Education Audit recommendations with fidelity, urgency, and measurable impact.
This role is responsible for moving the district from fragmented systems and compliance-based practices to a coherent, accountable, and outcomes-driven special education system. The Director ensures that audit findings are not only addressed but embedded into sustainable district practices.
The Director builds and monitors systems that ensure:
- Full execution of audit recommendations with clear accountability structures
- Strong instructional practices aligned to Tier I and inclusive environments
- Equitable access to services and programs
- Legal compliance with significantly reduced risk exposure
- Measurable improvements in student achievement, growth, and postsecondary outcomes
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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