Special Education Monitoring Lead — Data-Driven Improvement

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

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Special Education Cyclical Monitoring Lead in Chicago to support the monitoring team and contracted monitors through cyclical monitoring and related activities. This role reports to the Director of Special Education and supports the SSP/APR coordinator to improve compliance and reporting across districts.

Responsibilities include leading monitoring teams, developing training and coaching supports, analyzing data, coordinating

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Special Education or Pupil Personnel Services.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in monitoring and support teams.
• Researches, develops, and provides training, technical assistance and coaching supports to school districts.
• Develops and supports data analysis, improvement planning, and effective evaluation to improve results.
• Makes findings and evaluates corrective action to address non-compliance.
• Participates in the department's regulatory functions of general supervision.
• Serves as an Agency representative and provides technical assistance regarding collection and reporting of data, including the development and implementation of activities associated with the State Performance Plan and Board Goals including field based supports.
• Participates in the development and ongoing review/revision of publications, documents and other materials.
• Serves as the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report lead.
• Oversees 18 indicator teams to support SPP/APR Coordinator with ensuring consistency and timeliness of the improvement activities and completing the State Systemic Improvement Plan.
• Develops processes for the Special Education Accountability System.
• Oversees Local Education Agency (LEA) determination process to support the SPP/APR Coordinator, including convening the stakeholder group, providing technical assistance, and collaborating on the State Report Card and other public reporting.
• Serves as a liaison between school districts and cooperatives and the department regarding special education services and the support of students having or suspected of having a disability.
• Provides a point of contact within the Agency regarding assigned school districts.
• Connects and follows up regarding questions and needs.
• Identifies trends and provides proactive support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Technical writing

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in Education, Special Education or Pupil Personnel Services

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Special Education Cyclical Monitoring Lead in Chicago to support the monitoring team and contracted monitors through cyclical monitoring and related activities. This role reports to the Director of Special Education and supports the SSP/APR coordinator to improve compliance and reporting across districts.

Responsibilities include leading monitoring teams, developing training and coaching supports, analyzing data, coordinating