Early Childhood Special Education Principal Consultant (Principal Consultant #1985)

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Early Childhood Special Education Principal Consultant (Principal Consultant #1985)

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Duties

Reporting to the Supervisor, is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs which impact on and serve students who are suspected of having a disability condition or who are identified as a person with a disability; provides technical assistance to Agency staff, local education agencies and program administrators; reviews documents and conducts on-site visits of program to evaluate programs; serves as the primary contact for program administrators and assists with problems and questions regarding a particular program; reviews and recommends grant applications and amendments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides expertise in program areas which allows for effective program leadership, development and implementation in the area of early childhood initiatives.
• Reviews, negotiates and recommends disposition of project/grant applications and contractual agreements.
• Initiates and conducts on-site visitations of programs/projects for the purpose of determining compliance/non-compliance with applicable federal and state rules, regulations, etc.
• Monitors projects as implemented in comparison to original plan or approved proposal.
• Reviews monitoring reports and program improvement plans.
• Provides technical assistance and other support services for early childhood initiatives to school personnel by way of written and verbal communications as well as on-site visits.
• Participates in the development and/or revision of program guidelines, rules, procedures, etc.
• Initiates and maintains contact with external resources, agencies and professional organizations related to assigned programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or an Early Childhood Development field, or, a Bachelors degree in one of these fields plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) working in the field of early childhood special education.
• Knowledge of best practices and procedures for developing and delivering early childhood and at-risk programs.
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Travel and public speaking required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Early childhood special education endorsement or LBS1.
• Administrative or teaching experience in local school district or community-based early childhood programs.
• Knowledge of special education requirements under federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Illinois Administrative Code.

Salary/Benefits

Union: IFSOE

Department: Early Childhood Development

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $64,322 - $81,284

Full Salary Range: $64,322 - $109,467

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=1182. 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

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Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

7/29/2026

Start Date

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

Springfield, IL 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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