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Illinois State Board of Education

Principal Consultant

Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Principal Consultant – SIGDISPRO (ID #1155) 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications \ Educator and/or Administrative license.

General experience working with students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.

Experience in a variety of educational settings.

Benefits

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

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

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

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