Special Education Program Monitor; Personal Services

Position:
Special Education Program Monitor (Personal Services Contract #8851, 8852, 8853, 8854, 8855, and 8856)

Location:

Field

Department:
Special Education

Hourly Salary: $75

Office

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Posted Date:
September 19, 2025

Closing Date:
March 26, 2026

Monitors assigned school districts on compliance with federal indicators. Works with districts on the comprehensive assessment, policies and procedures, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) compliance.

• Learns, understands and effectively communicates the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) cyclical monitoring plan and procedures.
• Collects specific items from the assigned district for review, including a comprehensive assessment of policies and procedures and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Reviews data and documents for the assigned districts and generates a report on the districts compliance with policies and procedures, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and federal indicators.
• Works with districts to complete comprehensive plans to improve status.
• Identifies and help districts improve areas of non-compliance.
• Write district compliance reports.
• Acts as an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) representative to schools districts and provides professional development when needed.
• Trains and travels as it relates to completing tasks assigned by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Special Education department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Masters degree in Special Education, Social Work, or related field in education. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• 5-10 years experience in Special Education Administration, compliance monitoring, educational leadership or related field.
• Experience writing reports and actions plans.
• Knowledge of Special Education laws (state and federal), mandates, and federal and state indicators.
• Strong verbal/written communication and technical writing skills.

• 10-15 years experience in special education administration, compliance monitoring, educational leadership or related field.
• Experience with implementation of action plans and monitoring progress.
• Former or retired Director of Special Education.

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.