Assistant Program Administrator

Position Type:Administration/Assistant Program AdministratorDate Posted:3/19/2026Location:SASED Administrative OfficesDate Available:07/01/2026Closing Date:04/15/2026Title: Assistant Program Administrator (Two openings available)FLSA Status: ExemptJob Category: Certified AdministrationReports To: Program Coordinator and Assistant Director of ProgramsSalary Range: $75,000.00-85,000.00Qualifications:Professional Educator License and at least one of the following endorsements: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1), Speech and Language Pathologist (non-teaching), School Social Worker, or School PsychologistType 75 Administrative or Principal's Leadership EndorsementIllinois State Board of Education issued teacher and principal evaluator designations Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable Core Competencies:Demonstrated leadership and organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skillEffective collaborative problem-solving abilityDeep understanding for IEP ComplianceEssential Functions:Understand, implement, and share all SASED and School District building policies and assist in the development of administrative processes and procedures.Ensures students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment in accordance with state and federal lawCoordinate compliance with ISBE regulations and mandates, including IEP Compliance and implementation, maintaining accurate records, and sharing new information.Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders, attend, facilitate, and participate in stakeholder and Administrative meetings, and serve as a liaison between school staff, students and administratorsEvaluates achievement and placement of students in SASED ProgrammingEvaluates, in conjunction Program Coordinators and Assistant Director, the total special education program.Assesses student needs and recommends and monitors student support program ensuring equitable opportunity for success for all studentsCollect and analyze accurate and current data to inform program improvement plans and ensure program efficacyAssist in the development and implementation of administrative duties related to budget preparation and management, classroom assignments, board reports, staffing patterns, teaching and staff assignments, schedules, assistive technology, master scheduling,Assist with testing accommodations and alternate testing as assigned.Recruit, hire, and retain highly qualified staff in all areas as designated.Assist with and ensure the repair, maintenance, and inventory of all department equipment and suppliesAssist with coordination and supervise ESY Programs.Assist with and oversee all professional development opportunities for all staff as designated.Maintain knowledge of current research and best practices in education through professional reading, membershipsCoordinate and evaluate program, classroom, and 1:1 teacher assistants and medical assistants.Oversee the sub coordinator to ensure proper classroom coverage for all sites.Attend and facilitate all SASED Individual Education Plan Meetings and take notes as needed.Oversee and provide leadership, mentoring, and necessary support to ensure IEP compliance.Conduct the preparation and implementation of facilitated IEP's, including annual reviews, re-evaluations, initial evaluations, and other meetings as necessary compliance follow-up documentation and reports in a timely manner.Provide orientation programs for new students.Monitor and assist with student transportation as needed.Serve as a site managerOther duties as assigned by supervisorPhysical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, climb stairs, write, type, speak and listen. In addition, the employee may occasionally be required to twist and reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision. Ability to work in an office environment, setting, standing, light lifting, filing, operate office machines and computer, communicate with staff, visitors and others. Occasional lifting, otherwise non-demanding physical office activities. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with other staff and visitors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The statements in the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Terms of Employment: 214 day work year at compensation set by the SASED Board of Directors.Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by the Program Coordinators in accordance with the SASED Board of Directors policy on evaluation.Attachment(s):SASED Benefit Summary 2026