Position Type: ADMINISTRATIVE - TRS position
Date Posted: 7/7/2026
Location: John Hersey High School
Date Available: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: Until filled
Division Head (Special Education) serves as the primary compliance office for the school site. The Division Head is responsible for the conduct, evaluation, and improvement of case management and instruction, as well as the development, review, and updating of individual education plans and implementation of identified accommodations. The Division Head provides educational guidance, support, and leadership to the staff to ensure compliance with legal requirements and the district's educational goals and objectives are being met.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:- Evaluates staff performance and encourages professional growth and self-improvement.
- Serves as special education compliance officer for the building.
- Oversees the assignment of case management to staff.
- Assists in developing the instructional course schedule, ensuring compliance with state regulations for class size.
- Serves as an LEA rep for IEP meetings.
- Provides ongoing training professional development for teachers.
- Monitors student outcomes in division classes to ensure that district educational goals and objectives are being met.
- Facilitates continual review and evaluation of curriculum.
- Serves as first referral from teachers on student disciplinary problems.
- Receives calls involving staff absences within the division and works with the division assistant to orient and place substitutes.
- Acts as Accommodations Facilitator for Standardized Testing.
- Performs other tasks assigned by the associate principal of student services.
Qualifications:
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with General Administrative Endorsement
- Strong understanding of Positive Behavior Interventions (PBIS) & Response to Intervention (RTI)
- Knowledge of attendance and behavior procedures under Illinois State School Code
- Administrative experience preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Bilingual proficiency
- A passion for student success and a commitment to equity in education
EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPOINTMENT: July 1, 2026
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 195-day assignment
SALARY AND BENEFITS:- Salary Range: Administrative Salary Grade One - $134,511 - $168,138
- Longevity bonus of 1% for those at the top of the salary range
- Medical, dental, and life insurance plans tailored for you and your family
- Contribution to TRS (Teachers' Retirement System) for eligible employees
- 403(b) & 457(b) participation
- 14 sick days and 4 personal leave days each year
- Paid bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement for approved courses
- Mentorship and development programs designed to prepare you for career advancement
- $2,000 bonus for completing a pre-approved doctoral program
- Cell phone stipends for 24/7 on-call positions
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: - COVER LETTER
- CURRENT RESUME
- ATTACH A PDF OF THE IL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELIS CREDENTIALS SCREEN(S)
- TRANSCRIPTS
- THREE (3) CURRENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
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Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream). The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued.Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.Please email [email protected] to request an extension. 
