Director of Niles Central (Anticipated)

Director of Niles Central

DAYS PER YEAR: 260 Days

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services

SUPERVISES: Licensed and Non-Licensed Special Education Staff within Niles Central

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Oversee development and implementation of curriculum and instruction at Niles Central. Supervise and evaluate the delivery of instruction in compliance with state, district and building policies and procedures as it relates to serving students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for coordinating and managing special education programs at District 219's Niles Central serving students with significant emotional and behavioral needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Illinois Public Educator License, General Administrative Endorsement, and Teacher Evaluator Designation required

• Director of Special Education endorsement

• Teaching or administrative experience in appropriate related field

• Experience at the secondary level preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Ability to oversee the curriculum, instruction, supervision and legal mandates of a special education school

2. Ability to work collaboratively within the high school and township community

3. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all stakeholders

4. Ability to interpret, analyze and demonstrate use of data

5. Ability to utilize technology for meetings

6. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information

7. Ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues and parents

8. Ability to perform essential duties with skill and knowledge

9. Ability to write reports, goals and objectives clearly and submit them in a timely fashion

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Work collaboratively with others to serve the needs of all students

2. Supervise Special Education classroom instruction

3. Help general education and special education teachers understand students with special education needs, rights and services

4. Support and develop professional development for all staff in the area of special needs

5. Facilitate discussions for programs and services to Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services

6. Support new teachers with training on procedures, forms and programs of Niles Township High School District 219

7. Enforce District 219 Personnel Policies

8. Follow District 219 Evaluation Policies and Procedures for assigned staff

9. Facilitate IEP meetings for students

10. Communicate with District Administration and Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services as to the needs of the Special Education Program

11. Develop budgets as requested by the District 219 Business Office

12. Investigate and collaborate with the administration regarding concerns of employees

13. Recommend teachers for dismissal, tenure and job assignments to the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services

14. Participate in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training and assigning of Special Education Department personnel

15. Demonstrate knowledge of proper referral, eligibility and IEP development with staff and administration

16. Work collaboratively with the Department of Rehabilitation

17. Work collaboratively with the Elementary Directors in order to facilitate articulation with the junior high schools

18. Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal of Student Services in order to complete re-evaluations and initial eligibility conferences

19. Attend District 219 administrative meetings as requested by District 219 Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services

20. Follow District 219 Board Policies and Procedures

21. Perform other duties as appropriate and requested by the District 219 Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services or his/her designee

22. Develop annual master schedule for Niles Central

Supervises/Oversees Summer School

Duties:

• Assist in recruiting, screening, training, recommending for hiring and assigning candidates in summer school

• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of summer school

• Budget for summer school supplies and instructional materials for summer school

• Supervises classroom instruction during summer school

• Evaluates teachers working during summer school

• Helps teachers understand the special needs of individual students

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of summer school

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is continuously interacting with the public, staff and students. The employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people. Ability to withstand long term use of video display terminals is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to regularly interact with the students, staff and the public.

SALARY RANGE: Target hiring range for this position will be between $140,000 to $170,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 260 day work calendar with irregular or extended work hours including evenings and weekends.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District procedures on administrative evaluation.

Candidate must apply on-line at www.niles-hs.k12.il.us

The information contained in this job description posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Niles Township High School District 219 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.

The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers, administrators and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for opening should contact the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.