Job Requisition ID: 48423
Opening Date: 07/30/2025
Closing Date: 08/12/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License – Professional Educator License and Administrative Endorsement
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,500 - $11,500 per month ($114,000 - $138,000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education – Roosevelt in Cook County, is seeking to hire a dynamic Principal to establish operating goals and objectives as well as individual performance criteria. The Principal will ensure coordination of programs with other aspects of the student’s rehabilitation and educational programs and will verify educational components are in compliance with the School Code, various state and federal statutes and regulations, North Central Association and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. We strive to provide transition services including independent living, post-secondary education, vocational training, advocacy, community participation and services to assist students with disabilities in achieving the highest level of independence in community living and employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in special education for children and youth adults with developmental disabilities.
• Requires an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with General Administrative Endorsement (K thru 12) or Principal (PK thru 12).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, approving time off, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
• Five (5) years of professional experience planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating individualized education planning process for a public or private organization.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in teaching special education for students with physical disabilities.
• Three (3) years of professional experience working in a vocational and transitional education program.
• Three (3) years of professional experience establishing and reviewing educational curricula, lesson plans and progress
• Two (2) years of professional experience ensuring educational programs are compliant with school codes, state and federal statutes, and regulations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
  Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
  Work Location: 1950 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
  Division of Rehabilitation Services
  Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education -Roosevelt
  Education
  Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
  Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Education; Social Services

• Serves as Principal. Supervises and controls the Educational Program of the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education – Roosevelt (ICRE-R).
• Serves as a full-line supervisor.
• Ensures coordination of program with other aspects of the student’s rehabilitation and educational programs.
• Prepares status reports on progress for review by the Superintendent.
• Oversees the activities of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals as they provide services to students.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of the budget for the program involved.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.