Strategic Leader, Special Education School Programs

Little-Friends; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Friends, Inc. is seeking a Chief Administrator to lead the agency's nonpublic special education school programs with oversight of operations, compliance, and staff development.

The role ensures alignment with ISBE requirements and agency policies while advancing partnerships with districts and community partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, deep knowledge of nonpublic special education processes, and exceptional communication and organizational skills to

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory and licensing requirements affecting school programs.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with school districts and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assigned school program staff.
• Provide guidance, support, and consultation to Associate Directors and other direct reports.
• Participate in staff termination decisions in consultation with HR and the COO.
• Ensure staff adhere to agency policies and procedures.
• Oversee staff orientation and ongoing in-service training programs.
• Maintain records required by ISBE and other regulatory bodies.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for school programs.
• Communicate program needs and priorities to the COO and CEO.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PEL with LBS1

Educational administration endorsement

Job description

Little Friends, Inc. is seeking a Chief Administrator to lead the agency's nonpublic special education school programs with oversight of operations, compliance, and staff development.

The role ensures alignment with ISBE requirements and agency policies while advancing partnerships with districts and community partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, deep knowledge of nonpublic special education processes, and exceptional communication and organizational skills to