Early Childhood Special Education Principal Consultant (Principal Consultant #1985

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

Inventory #

1985

Location

Springfield or Chicago

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.

Posted Date

July 28, 2026

Closing Date

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.

• 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.

• Early childhood special education endorsement or LBS
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• 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.