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Assistant Director
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Duties
- Assist the Director in implementing the goals of the Cooperative through all facets of BASSC.
- Assist the Director in interpreting and implementing policy and best practices in accordance
- with federal, state, and other regulatory guidelines.
- Provide daily, direct support for the Pathways Principal and Autism Coordinator.
- Provide oversight for the hiring, recruitment, and retention of high quality certified and non-
- certified staff members at BASSC.
- Oversee the operations of the BASSC maintenance department and provide direct supervision
- to the same.
- Oversee the technology and phone system operations of BASSC and keep the Director abreast
- of any changes and expenditures that are necessary in these areas.
- Take measures to ensure the security of all BASSC property and communications.
- Provide for the direct supervision of the BASSC Central Office secretarial staff.
- Coordinate the review and appropriate dissemination, storage, and destruction of all
- Cooperative special education records.
- Maintain a consistent and productive relationship with the bargaining units of BASSC,
- including but not limited to actively taking responsibility for the proper implementation of the
- BASSC collective bargaining agreements.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of teacher certification issues.
- Provide annual budget recommendations to the Director and Coordinator of Business Services in a timely manner.
- Consistently maintain a thorough understanding of the Federal and State Special Education
- Rules and Regulations, case law, and other trends in accepted best practices in the instruction
- of students with special needs.
- Coordinate inservice and training opportunities to the staff members of BASSC and the
- member districts as necessary.
- Provide consultation to BASSC's member district staff members regarding the Federal and
- State Special Education Rules and Regulations, case law, and other trends in accepted best
- practices in the instruction of students with special needs.
- Regularly attend the meetings of the BASSC Executive Board.
- Attend student IEP meetings as required by district and/or supervisory need.
- Provide leadership on matters of professional growth on a regular basis and disseminate any
- and all pertinent information to other BASSC administrators, staff members, and member
- districts as necessary.
- Participate in negotiations, mediation, due process, and other dispute resolution measures
- and/or compliance investigations as assigned.
- Submit program, policy, and Cooperative-wide recommendations to the Director in a timely
- manner.
- Abide by BASSC policies regarding internal and external paperwork procedures (e.g. tracking
- forms, attendance, Medicaid billing/reimbursement, Request for Student Assistance, etc.).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must possess IL Type 75 Administrative Certificate
Must hold ISBE Director of Special Education Endorsement
Minimum of five years successful experience in special education.
Special Education Cooperative or District employment experience is
preferred, but not required.
Must display a thorough understanding of the regulatory requirements in special education, labor relations, and related administrative practices.
Must be highly dependable, organized and resourceful.
Must demonstrate the ability to analyze complex information and make
objective recommendations.
Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully negotiate and manage conflict
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Executive Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Salary/Benefits
Work Days and Salary
- Base salary approximately $120,000 - $130,000
- District paid pension (TRS) contribution in addition to salary
- Length of work year: 12 month
Contractual Benefits
- Sick leave and personal leave days
- 14 sick leave and 3.5 personal leave days per year from start date through year 17
- 16 sick leave and 3.5 personal leave days per year for employees with 18 - 25 years of service
- 20 sick leave and 3.5 personal leave days per year for employees with 26+ years of service
- Sick and personal leave not used in the year of service for which it is granted shall accumulate as sick leave.
- Single health insurance paid 100% by the district
- Please note the rates below are based on 2026-2027 data:
Family health insurance paid 88% by the district
- Employee family coverage costs employee $262.50 per month.
- Personal travel budget for professional development
- Work mileage reimbursed at the IRS rate
How to Apply
BASSC Assistant Director online application
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.applitrack.com/stclair/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=5891&posFirstChoice=Student%20Support%20Services&posSpecialty=LD/BD%20Resource
Email Address
brenda.lickenbrock@bassc-sped.org
School District
https://www.bassc-sped.org/
Position Website
https://www.bassc-sped.org/page/employment-opportunities
City Website
https://belleville.net/
ILearn Link
ILearn
Report Card Link
District Report Card
Job Posting Date
10/16/2026
Application Deadline
2/26/2027
Start Date
7/1/2027
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District Name Belleville Area Sp. Serv. Coop Building Name Address 2411 Pathways Crossing
Belleville, IL 62221 Phone (618) 355-4787 Fax (618) 355-4425 IASA Region Southwestern County St.Clair Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Special Education Administrator Grade Level Other
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