What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director of Special Education position at Grundy County Special Education Co-Op?
Title: State Approved Executive Director of Special Education
Required Licensure: Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an
Administration and Director of Special Education Endorsement
Type of Employment: Full Time, Multi-Year Contract
Date of Employment: July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
Contact: Dr. Craig Ortiz, Superintendent
Morris Community High School District #101
Subject: GCSEC Executive Director Search
cortiz@morrishs.org
Duties: Manage all aspects of an eleven member district multi-faceted special education cooperative located in Grundy County, Illinois.
How to Apply: Letter of application including qualifications, experiences, summary of
accomplishments, and reasons for interest; proof of valid IL Administrative
Certificate and Illinois Approval as Administrator of Special Education;
current resume; credentials and transcripts; three current personal
references with contact information.
Submit by October 17, 2025 to Dr. Craig Ortiz, Chairperson, Executive Director Search Committee, via email
at cortiz@morrishs.org with subject: GCSEC Executive Director Search
Salary/Benefits: Compensation package to be regionally competitive with an anticipated
starting salary of at least $125,000. The actual salary, fringe benefits,
contractual terms, and conditions will be discussed in detail with the final
candidates and will be based on education, qualifications, and experience.
Required Licensure: Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an
Administration and Director of Special Education Endorsement
Type of Employment: Full Time, Multi-Year Contract
Date of Employment: July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
Contact: Dr. Craig Ortiz, Superintendent
Morris Community High School District #101
Subject: GCSEC Executive Director Search
cortiz@morrishs.org
Duties: Manage all aspects of an eleven member district multi-faceted special education cooperative located in Grundy County, Illinois.
How to Apply: Letter of application including qualifications, experiences, summary of
accomplishments, and reasons for interest; proof of valid IL Administrative
Certificate and Illinois Approval as Administrator of Special Education;
current resume; credentials and transcripts; three current personal
references with contact information.
Submit by October 17, 2025 to Dr. Craig Ortiz, Chairperson, Executive Director Search Committee, via email
at cortiz@morrishs.org with subject: GCSEC Executive Director Search
Salary/Benefits: Compensation package to be regionally competitive with an anticipated
starting salary of at least $125,000. The actual salary, fringe benefits,
contractual terms, and conditions will be discussed in detail with the final
candidates and will be based on education, qualifications, and experience.
Salary : $125,000
