Special Education Regional Specialist

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 :

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

How to Apply :

Please complete the application found at www.s-cook.org or by copying the link here https : / / forms.gle / J266ftyzm6ygWbGE6