Special Education Fiscal Lead (Lead #1900)

Illinois Education Job Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a Special Education Fiscal Lead to manage procurement, contracts, and grants related to IDEA Part B and D funding. You will oversee budgets, reviews, and coordination with diverse teams to ensure compliant financial management.

The role requires advanced education with grant/contract experience and offers responsibilities across procurement, monitoring expenditures, and reporting within a state education department.

Qualifications

• Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant professional grants/contracts experience.
• Two years of budget, grant, or contract experience within the last five years.
• Strong fiscal or grant management skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects and work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Initiate procurement for special education contracts per regulations.
• Conduct contract and invoice reviews.
• Request proposals for grants and track expenditures.
• Collaborate with program staff responsible for project oversight.
• Assist with budget development and oversight.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Procurement

Contract reviews

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Special Education Fiscal Lead (Lead #1900)

Duties

Reporting to a Supervisor, the lead will be responsible for assisting department management with procedures related to all special education grants and contracts funded by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B and D Grants and State Appropriations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiates procurement processes and procedures for special education contracts in accordance with state and federal regulations for special education contracts, including the development of requests for sealed proposals, invitations to bid, or other approve procurement methods.
• Conducts contract and invoice reviews.
• Initiates requests for proposals for grants.
• Monitors expenditures for contracts and grants and completes required tracking forms and other reports associated with the grants.
• Collaborates with and trains program staff responsible for project oversight.
• Collaborates with other agency departments with responsibility for special education grants and contracts.
• Attends meetings and responds to inquiries from project staff.
• Assists department management with budget development and oversight and other special education fiscal matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree, or, a Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant professional experience with federal or state grants or contracts. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) within the last five years working with budgets, grants, or contracts at the local, state, or university level.
• Skilled in aspects of fiscal or grant management.
• Ability to coordinate the completion of projects and work effectively with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous training with special education.
• Experience managing large projects and/or special assignments.
• Experience with special education.

Salary/Benefits

Union:Exempt

Department:Special Education

Anticipated Starting Salary Range:$77,373 - $96,717

Full Salary Range:$77,373 - $116,060

Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

District Name IL State Board of Education Building Name Address 555 West Monroe Street Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60661 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Abe Lincoln County Sangamon Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Agency/Association Grade Level Other