Principal IEP Compliance & Training Consultant

Illinois State Board of Education; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education is seeking an IEP Technical Assistance Principal Consultant to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. The role partners with the state special education department, school districts, and educators to strengthen IEP implementation, transition planning, and specialized instruction.

The position oversees the design of professional development, guidance material, and state-wide resources, advising on compliant IEP development and inclusive practices across

Qualifications

• Master's in Special Education or related field, or Bachelor's with 2 years of relevant experience.
• 4–7 years of special education teaching and IEP writing experience.
• Expertise in special education compliance.
• Working knowledge of IDEA and Illinois state rules, Section 504, MTSS.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to create guidance documents and provide technical assistance to the field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates across the special education department and Agency to design and deliver professional development workshops.
• Researches evidence-based resources on IEP development and best practices in teaching diverse learners.
• Participates in the creation of guidance material and corrective action planning to support district compliance.
• Creates and translates complex special education research into accessible, practical guides for educators and families.
• Creates programming for new special education teacher support.
• Works with technology to help establish a state-wide learning platform for diverse learners.
• Advises district administrators and special education teachers on effective IEP development and inclusive practices.
• Collaborates with state and national stakeholders to stay current and improve processes in our state.
• Reviews IEPs and school programs to ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, identifying areas for corrective action.
• Collaborates with cyclical monitoring teams to help districts establish sustainable district policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Compliance knowledge

Guidance documents

Collaboration

Education

Master's in Special Education or related field

Bachelor's in related field + 2 years experience

Job description

Illinois State Board of Education is seeking an IEP Technical Assistance Principal Consultant to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. The role partners with the state special education department, school districts, and educators to strengthen IEP implementation, transition planning, and specialized instruction.

The position oversees the design of professional development, guidance material, and state-wide resources, advising on compliant IEP development and inclusive practices across