Head of School Programs & Compliance

Little Friends, Inc.; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Friends, Inc. seeks a Chief Administrator to lead its nonpublic school programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, high-quality operations, and strong staff development.

The role oversees Associate Directors, drives program growth, and maintains district and community partnerships, reporting to the COO. The ideal candidate will have ISBE know-how, professional licensure, and outstanding leadership, communication, and organizational skills to advance the agency’s mission and program

Qualifications

• Education and professional experience to oversee school-based programs.
• PEL license with one of the specified endorsements (LBS1 or other specified).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to sit/stand and move throughout the school environment; lifting up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assigned school program staff.
• Ensure compliance with ISBE and licensing bodies.
• Oversee program operations and staff development.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with school districts and community partners.
• Communicate program needs to the COO.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Supervision

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

PEL license

LBS1 endorsement

Visually Impaired endorsement

Deaf or Hard of Hearing endorsement

Job description

Little Friends, Inc. seeks a Chief Administrator to lead its nonpublic school programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, high-quality operations, and strong staff development.

The role oversees Associate Directors, drives program growth, and maintains district and community partnerships, reporting to the COO. The ideal candidate will have ISBE know-how, professional licensure, and outstanding leadership, communication, and organizational skills to advance the agency’s mission and program