Job Description

Distinguishing Responsibilities:

• Facilitate professional development learning activities to build capacity to support Special Educators in the areas of special education, math, literacy, family engagement, mentoring and induction, MTSS, and social-emotional learning. 
• Participate in collaborative preparation and planning meetings with ESE Network and South Cook ISC staff.
• Develop regional networks for mentoring new special educators, veteran special educators, and special education directors.
• Provide targeted coaching and technical assistance to districts and schools in the following areas: literacy, math, learning trajectories, student engagement, Universal Design for Learning, and differentiated instruction.
• Provide targeted resources, educational materials, and technical assistance to address family engagement, two-way communication, and social-emotional needs.
• Provide targeted coaching and technical assistance to districts related to co-teaching and professional learning communities.
• Facilitate connections between institutions of higher education and teacher preparedness to develop innovative solutions for special education openings.
• Participate in Professional Development activities.
• Attend State/Regional meetings when applicable.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License.
• Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1).
• Five years of teaching experience.
• Coaching experience (preferred).
• Ability to collect and analyze data from various sources and evaluate and make recommendations.
• Skilled in technology and data analysis.
• Proven experience working with adult learners.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state, federal, and district guidelines.

Salary/Benefits: This is a 12-month employee with salary and benefits contingent upon qualifications and experience. 

How to Apply: 

Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] .

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