IESE Network Area 2 Program Advisor

Regional Office Of Education #9 Champaign - Ford Counties; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Office Of Education #9 Champaign - Ford Counties is seeking a Licensed Special Education Program Advisor. This role involves providing systems-level leadership by integrating coaching and regional coordination to enhance special education outcomes. The advisor will work closely with district leaders and educators to ensure effective implementation of IEPs and high-leverage practices. Qualifications include experience in IEP development and a strong understanding of IDEA requirements. The position will start on July 6, 2026, with applications closing on May 13, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in IEP development and implementation.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of IDEA requirements and high-leverage practices.

Responsibilities

• Integrate coaching and IEP systems expertise for regional coordination.
• Ensure coherence and sustainability of coaching and professional learning.
• Support district leaders and educators in implementing high-quality IEP systems.

Job description

Job Details

• Position Type: Licensed Special Education
• Date Posted: 4/22/2026
• Location: Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9
• Date Available: 07/06/2026
• Closing Date: 05/13/2026
• District: Regional Office of Education #9

Overview

Illinois Elevating Special Educators (IESE) Network - This position covers area 2 in the attached state wide service area map.

The IESE Network's purpose is to partner with entities across the state to create sustainable systems to support IEP development, IEP implementation, and high-leverage practice (HLP) use to increase outcomes of students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The IESE Network Program Advisor is a systems-level leadership role that integrates coaching, regional coordination, and IEP systems expertise. This position is non-evaluative and is responsible for ensuring coherence, alignment, and sustainability of coaching, professional learning, and technical assistance across the IESE Network. The Program Advisor builds regional and statewide capacity in collaboration with the IESE Network Content Specialists by supporting district leaders, coaches, educators, and regional partners in the implementation and monitoring of HLPs and high-quality IEP systems. The Program Advisor also serves as an instructional coach (small group and individualized) and implements the IESE Network basic coaching cycle. This role will ensure that coaching structure and supports are evidence-based and aligned with IDEA requirements, specially designed instruction, ISBE priorities, and IESE Network goals. The Program Advisor will work closely with the IESE Network state-wide team, External Evaluator, and ISBE Project Director to ensure grant effectiveness and efficiency.

Contact Stephanie Woodley, Grant Coordinator at [e-mail].