Full job description JobID: 4449
Position Type:
ADMINISTRATIVE - TRS position/Licensed
Date Posted:
3/15/2024
Location:
John Hersey High School
Date Available:
07/01/2024
Closing Date:
04/05/2024
John Hersey High School seeks candidates with a strong academic background and the desire to work with students within and outside of the classroom. At John Hersey we promote personal development in a cooperative, supportive and respectful environment. Viable candidates must be willing to work collaboratively in course-alike groups along with interdisciplinary planning teams. John Hersey High School seeks candidates who are interested in utilizing student-centered teaching strategies and participating in professional learning communities..
DIVISION HEAD, SPECIAL EDUCATION The 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.
QUALIFICATIONS: Presently hold a State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a General Administrative Endorsement; as well as an LBS-1 Endorsement and/or any School Service Personnel Endorsement. 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 and 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 the 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. Experience with ELL/ESL programming, including and understanding of TBE and TPI program planning/placement. LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 195 day assignment
SALARY RANGE: Administrative Salary Grade One - $125,567-$156,959; Plus Excellent Benefits Package
EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPOINTMENT: July 1, 2024
APPLICATION PROCEDURES :
In addition to completing an online application, all candidates are required to provide all five of the following separate items electronically :
A single page cover letter indicating interest in the position; A resume listing personal data, education, teaching, and administrative experience; Print out of IL State Board of Education ELIS Credentials screen(s); Transcript(s) [EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY]; and Three current letters of recommendation.
Click on the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application.
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 to request an extension. "We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status." JobID: 4449
Position Type:
ADMINISTRATIVE - TRS position/Licensed
Date Posted:
3/15/2024
Location:
John Hersey High School
Date Available:
07/01/2024
Closing Date:
04/05/2024
John Hersey High School seeks candidates with a strong academic background and the desire to work with students within and outside of the classroom. At John Hersey we promote personal development in a cooperative, supportive and respectful environment. Viable candidates must be willing to work collaboratively in course-alike groups along with interdisciplinary planning teams. John Hersey High School seeks candidates who are interested in utilizing student-centered teaching strategies and participating in professional learning communities..
DIVISION HEAD, SPECIAL EDUCATION The 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.
QUALIFICATIONS: Presently hold a State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a General Administrative Endorsement; as well as an LBS-1 Endorsement and/or any School Service Personnel Endorsement. 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 and 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 the 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. Experience with ELL/ESL programming, including and understanding of TBE and TPI program planning/placement. LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 195 day assignment
SALARY RANGE: Administrative Salary Grade One - $125,567-$156,959; Plus Excellent Benefits Package
EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPOINTMENT: July 1, 2024
APPLICATION PROCEDURES :
In addition to completing an online application, all candidates are required to provide all five of the following separate items electronically :
A single page cover letter indicating interest in the position; A resume listing personal data, education, teaching, and administrative experience; Print out of IL State Board of Education ELIS Credentials screen(s); Transcript(s) [EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY]; and Three current letters of recommendation.
Click on the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application.
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 to request an extension. "We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."
