Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant – SIGDISPRO ()

Illinois State Board of Education

Location: Springfield or Chicago

Starting Salary Range: $62,449 – $78,917

Reporting to a Supervisor, the Principal Consultant is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and procedural systems that impact equity and discipline for students with disabilities; monitors State Performance Plan indicators related to equity and discipline; participates in the review and recommendation of related contracts, grants or projects; serves as a communication link between various public entities; provides programmatic consultation and assists in the Department’s overall activities related to the support and improvement of educational programs.

• Coordinates development, implementation, evaluation and oversight of programs related to disproportionality for students with disabilities and serves as staff liaison to projects and personnel.
• Performs oversight of grant development and implementation related to specialized populations.
• Serves as liaison between school districts, cooperatives and the Department regarding special education services and support for students with disabilities.
• Provides a point of contact within the Agency for assigned school districts.
• Connects and follows up regarding questions and needs.
• Identifies trends and provides proactive support.
• Participates in the Department’s regulatory functions of general supervision.
• Serves as an agency representative and provides technical assistance regarding data collection and reporting, including development and implementation of activities associated with the State Performance Plan and Board goals.
• Participates in the development and ongoing review/revision of publications, documents and other materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Education, Educational Administration, or Pupil Personnel Services (School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker), or a Bachelor’s degree in one of these areas plus two years of relevant professional experience.
• Two years of experience providing education, special education, or pupil personnel services to students with disabilities in public or nonpublic elementary and/or secondary schools, state or university level, within the last five years.
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of current issues and best practices in the field of special education.
• Knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for serving students with disabilities from diverse and cultural backgrounds.

• Educator and/or Administrative license.
• General experience working with students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in a variety of educational settings.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) and pension plan
• Child care support
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Student loan assistance and tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Consulting and Training – Education Administration Programs, Primary and Secondary Education, and E‑Learning Providers