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

Position: 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: Open Until Filled

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.

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.