Director of Early Childhood (Director #1975)

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Director of Early Childhood (Director #1975)

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Duties

Reporting to the Executive Director, oversees state program budgets and coordinates the development and implementation of projects and strategic initiative, ensuring effective collaboration across departments and partner agencies. Analyzes and reports on programmatic and fiscal data to support decision-making and required reporting. Supervises and supports staff through performance management, training and workload prioritization. Partners with leadership to develop and monitor strategic goals and serves as a liaison representing the Agency in internal, statewide, and national initiatives. Provides technical assistance to stakeholders and performs other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and administers state programs budgets.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of projects and initiatives.
• Maintains strong project management and coordination between projects, across ISBE departments, and with other agencies including the Illinois Department of Early Childhood.
• Collects, analyzes, and generates reports on program and fiscal data on state early childhood programs for internal and external purposes, including reports for legislators and others upon request.
• Supervises staff.
• Assists in mentoring and training new employees.
• Plans, assigns/reassigns, prioritizes, and reviews work assignments.
• Approves/denies use of benefit time.
• Establishes annual goals and objectives.
• Completes and signs performance evaluations.
• Provides technical guidance and direction.
• Counsels staff.
• Presents documentation of just cause for disciplinary action to the Director of Human Resources.
• Works with the Executive Director, Supervisor and other staff, as assigned, to develop a Strategic Action Plan for new and existing initiatives.
• Monitors progress towards strategic goals and metrics.
• Acts as department liaison/representative on ISBE, statewide, and national early childhood data initiatives within Agency and at external committees and meetings.
• Represents and communicates ISBE priorities and positions.
• Responds to and maintains communication with other Agencies and entities on collaborative projects.
• Provides technical assistance to agency staff, local education agencies and program administrators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Five years of experience in early childhood education.
• Three years of experience supervising staff.
• Familiarity with federal and state education laws pertaining to early childhood education.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of educational stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Education.
• Experience with Project Management as a team leader or team member working simultaneously on multiple projects.

Salary/Benefits

Union: Exempt

Department: Early Childhood Development

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $112,505 - $140,631

Full Salary Range: $112,505 - $168,757

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

How to Apply

To view full posting and apply electronically, please visit https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/CareerDisplayForm.aspx?ID=1172. Interested parties must submit the required application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial until recommended for hire). The subject line should include the position number(s) you are applying for.

Email Address

careers-spr@isbe.net

School District

http://www.isbe.net

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

7/8/2026

Start Date

N/A

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District Name IL State Board of Education Building Name Alzina Address 100 North First Street

Springfield, IL 62777 Phone (217) 782-6434 Fax (217)785-3972 IASA Region Abe Lincoln County Sangamon Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Agency/Association Grade Level Other

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