Instructional Leader: Early Learning & Disability

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford; Hickory Hills (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford is seeking an Instructional Coordinator to lead educational programs at the Easterseals Early Learning Center in Hickory Hills, IL. The role focuses on coaching classroom staff, implementing inclusive practices, and ensuring high‑quality education across Head Start programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating developmental screenings, supporting IEP/IFSP processes, and fostering trauma‑informed collaboration among education, family, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of early childhood classroom experience.
• Minimum 2 years of administrative, supervisory, or coaching experience.
• Experience in Head Start/Early Head Start.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching to classroom staff on lesson planning, curriculum implementation, and instructional strategies.
• Lead disability and social‑emotional training for staff, teachers, and parents.
• Oversee systems for screenings, referrals, and IEP/IFSP implementation.
• Coordinate with LEAs and Early Intervention to ensure timely evaluation and services.
• Supervise Instructional Coaches and Classroom Support Specialists at designated centers.

Skills

Coaching

Staff training

Child development

Disabilities

Family collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education / Child Development

Tools

Child Plus

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Job description

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford is seeking an Instructional Coordinator to lead educational programs at the Easterseals Early Learning Center in Hickory Hills, IL. The role focuses on coaching classroom staff, implementing inclusive practices, and ensuring high‑quality education across Head Start programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating developmental screenings, supporting IEP/IFSP processes, and fostering trauma‑informed collaboration among education, family, and