Grants Consultant

POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT - STATE PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT #1601)

LOCATION: SPRINGFIELD OR CHICAGO

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $60,047-$75,881

Reporting to the Director, is responsible for the oversight of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part D State Personnel Development Grant; coordinates with federal, state, and local partners on grant implementation and special education teacher preparation and professional learning; participates in the review and recommendations for approval of contracts and grants; serves as liaison with Educator Effectiveness Department for special education personnel licensure; provides programmatic consultation and assists in the department's overall activities related to the support and improvements of special educational programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight and coordination of the IDEA Part D State Personnel Development Grant.
• Develops and implements professional learning activities related to special education personnel, and serves as liaison to related projects.
• Provides oversight of the Special Education Leadership Academy Grant.
• Provides technical assistance to school districts and schools to support improved outcomes for children with disabilities.
• Participates in the department's regulatory functions of general supervision 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.
• Participates in the development and ongoing review/revision of publications, documents and other materials that are required to carry out the Agency's activities.
• Serves as liaison with the Educator Effectiveness Department regarding special education licensure issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Special Education, Education, Educational Administration, or Pupil Personnel Services (school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker), or, a Bachelor's degree in one of these areas plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) within the last five years in public or non-public elementary and/or secondary schools, state or university level.
• Experience in provision of professional development for school personnel.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching students with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with federal or state grants.
• Knowledge of federal or state grants.
• Knowledge of best practices in adult learning.