TITLE: Special Education Program Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Special Education Division Chair

SUMMARY: Assists the Special Education Division Chair with program coordination. Responsible for coordinating department activities directly related to Special Education services and making recommendations to the Division Chair for program and curricular changes. The Program Coordinator facilitates IEP meetings and maintains communication with parents, out of-district agencies, and faculty members.

WORK YEAR: Teacher work year plus extended summer contract

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Special Education Teaching Licensure (LBS 1) or Illinois Type 73 School Service Personnel Licensure

2. Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations and best practices related to special education service delivery

3. Type 75 General Administrative Certification preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves as the LEA for IEP meetings.

2. Represents the District in IEP meetings at associate districts and out-of-district placements.

3. Coordinates functions of assigned special education programs.

4. Facilitates special education team meetings and student problem solving meetings.

5. Facilitates communication with parents.

6. Case manages students attending out-of-district placements.

7. Coordinates standardized testing, including PSAT, SAT, DLM, MAP.

8. Serves as a liaison between the Division Chair and members of the special education division.

9. Serves as a liaison between the Special Education Division and the Student Services Division, general education divisions, and building administration.

10. Serves as a liaison between the Special Education Division and community service agencies.

11. Leads and participates in continuous improvement efforts to enhance Special Education programming.

12. Facilitates staff professional development activities within the Division.

13. Assists with student scheduling.

14. Attends regularly scheduled meetings with Division Chair and other team members.

15. Other duties as assigned.

The information contained in this job description 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. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

LTHS District 204 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by law. The Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment Policy may be found in Board Policy 5:10, located on the D204 BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY PAGE.

Special Education Program Coordinator (2026-2027)