Special Education Coordinator

The McHenry County ROE Application Consortium

$82K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Education or related field.
  • Up to four years of experience in special education.
  • Valid Illinois PEL with Administrative Endorsement.
  • Endorsements: LBSI, SLP, SSW, Psychology, or Type 73.
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and support to special education staff.
  • Offer technical assistance to IEP teams for compliance.
  • Supervise District special education programs.
  • Enhance communication with parents of students with special needs.
  • Collaborate effectively with building principals and administrative teams.

Benefits

  • Administration benefits aligned with other certificated staff members.
  • TRS retirement plan participation.
  • Voluntary retirement options available.
  • Insurance coverage offered.
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Administration/Coordinator

Date Posted:
6/8/2026

Location:
Mackeben/Conley Elementary

Date Available:
2026 / 2027 School Year

Closing Date:
06/22/2026

District:
Huntley School District 158
TYPE OF WORK: Special Education Coordinator

LOCATION OF WORK: Mackeben / Conley Elementary School

STARTING DATE: 2026 / 2027 School Year

WORK HOURS: 210 Days / 10 Months / Full-Time

RANGE OF PAY: $82,500 - $90,000. Salary commensurate with education and experience

BENEFITS: Administration, TRS, Voluntary Retirement, Insurance

CLASSIFICATION: Administrator (Benefits aligned with other certificated staff members)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 22, 2026

SUMMARY: As the Special Services Coordinator, you will provide crucial leadership and support to special education staff, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers. Provide needed technical assistance to IEP teams throughout the District to maintain compliance with IDEA, LEA. Provide administrative supervision for District programs. Promote additional communication with parents of students with special needs. Communication skills for collaboration with building principals and administrative teams is essential.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree; up to four years' experience working in a special education environment. Valid Illinois PEL with Administrative Endorsement and appropriate LBSI, SLP, SSW, Psychology, or Type 73 endorsement. The ideal candidate should possess a proven background in the area of leadership, and extensive knowledge of the pre-referral process and the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The candidate should employ the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of persons including staff members, parents and students, and should have a keen awareness of services available to the special needs' population outside the school setting. LEA experience preferred but not required. Prior experience as Special Education teacher or related service is required, preferred at the elementary level.

Application Process: Apply online.

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