Career Opportunity

Position:Assistant Director of SPED (Assistant Director #1911)Inventory#:1911Location:Springfield or ChicagoUnion:ExemptDepartment:Special EducationAnticipated Starting Salary Range:$97,984 - $129,828Full Salary Range:$97,984 - $161,674Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Posted Date:May 28, 2026Closing Date:Open Until Filled

​​​​Reporting to the Director of Special Education, provides leadership and support for special education programming and operations to schools, other educational organizations, and stakeholders. Assists in the management and direction of the day-to-day functions and programs of the department (e.g., timely approval of budgets, payroll transactions, and periodic reporting of progress), including directing, monitoring, and evaluating the activities of the department supervisors, staff and contractors to ensure the proper application of and adherence to Agency policies, state, and federal guidelines and timelines...