Public Service Principal: Lead Rehab & Education Programs

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Program

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Illinois Department of Human Services in Cook County seeks a dynamic Principal to establish operating goals and oversee coordination of rehabilitation and educational programs for students with disabilities. You will ensure compliance with School Code, accreditation standards, and interdepartmental collaboration to maximize student independence and success.

The role supervises a multi-disciplinary team, manages program budgets, and aligns services with transition goals such as independent living

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in special education for children and youth with developmental disabilities.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with General Administrative (K–12) or Principal (PK–12) endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Principal.
• Serves as a full-line supervisor.
• Ensures coordination of program with other aspects of the student's rehabilitation and educational programs.
• Prepares status reports on progress for review by the Superintendent.
• Oversees the activities of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals as they provide services to students.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of the budget for the program involved.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Budgeting

Program coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

PEL license with General Administrative/Principal endorsement

Job description

Illinois Department of Human Services in Cook County seeks a dynamic Principal to establish operating goals and oversee coordination of rehabilitation and educational programs for students with disabilities. You will ensure compliance with School Code, accreditation standards, and interdepartmental collaboration to maximize student independence and success.

The role supervises a multi-disciplinary team, manages program budgets, and aligns services with transition goals such as independent living