IEP Strategy & Compliance Principal Consultant

Illinois State Board of Education; Illinois; On-site; USD 62,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education seeks an IEP Technical Assistance Principal Consultant to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. The role partners with districts and educators to strengthen IEP implementation, transition planning, and specialized instruction.

Responsibilities include designing workshops, creating guidance materials, and mentoring teams to ensure IDEA compliance and effective supports for diverse learners across Illinois.

Qualifications

• Requires mastery of IEP development and compliance.
• Strong writing and communication abilities are essential.
• Experience in providing professional development and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver professional development workshops.
• Research IEP best practices and create guidance materials.
• Support district compliance through corrective action planning.
• Translate research into practical guides for educators and families.
• Develop programming to support new special education teachers.
• Collaborate on a statewide learning platform for diverse learners.
• Advise on IEP development, behavior strategies, and inclusive practices.
• Engage with state and national stakeholders to improve processes.
• Review IEPs to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Work with cyclical monitoring to align district policies with rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IEP writing

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Illinois State Board of Education seeks an IEP Technical Assistance Principal Consultant to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. The role partners with districts and educators to strengthen IEP implementation, transition planning, and specialized instruction.

Responsibilities include designing workshops, creating guidance materials, and mentoring teams to ensure IDEA compliance and effective supports for diverse learners across Illinois.