Special Education Monitoring & District Liaison Lead

Illinois State Board of Education; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 64,322 - 109,467; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education seeks a Special Education Program Monitor to lead monitoring and support for designated districts, coordinating with cooperatives and state departments. The role reports to the Director and advances SPED services and data reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a SPED-related advanced degree, several years of experience in education services for students with disabilities, and strong knowledge of applicable laws and best practices.

Qualifications

• Requires mastery of federal and state laws regarding students with disabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with monitoring and support services for districts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between school districts and agencies on SPED services.
• Lead monitoring and support teams for assigned districts.
• Develop training and coaching supports for districts and data-driven improvement plans.
• Evaluate non-compliance and advise corrective actions.
• Support data collection for State Performance Plan and board goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of laws

Best practices in SPED

Education

Master's degree in Special Education or related field

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Illinois State Board of Education seeks a Special Education Program Monitor to lead monitoring and support for designated districts, coordinating with cooperatives and state departments. The role reports to the Director and advances SPED services and data reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a SPED-related advanced degree, several years of experience in education services for students with disabilities, and strong knowledge of applicable laws and best practices.