Early Childhood Special Education Principal Consultant (Principal Consultant #1985)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in program areas which allows for effective program leadership, development and implementation in the area of early childhood initiatives.
• Reviews, negotiates and recommends disposition of project/grant applications and contractual agreements.
• Initiates and conducts on-site visitations of programs/projects for the purpose of determining compliance/non-compliance with applicable federal and state rules, regulations, etc.
• Makes sure projects are implemented according to the original plan or approved proposal.
• Reviews monitoring reports and program improvement plans.
• Offers technical assistance and other support services for early childhood initiatives to school personnel by way of written and verbal communications as well as on-site visits.
• Participates in the development and/or revision of program guidelines, rules, procedures, etc.
• Starts and keeps in touch with external resources, agencies and professional organizations related to assigned programs.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or an Early Childhood Development field, or, a Bachelors degree in one of these fields plus two years of relevant professional experience.
• (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) working in the field of early childhood special education.
• Knowledge of best practices and procedures for developing and delivering early childhood and at-risk programs.
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Travel and public speaking required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Early childhood special education endorsement or LBS1.
• Administrative or teaching experience in local school district or community-based early childhood programs.
• Knowledge of special education requirements under federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Illinois Administrative Code.