Associate Director Bilingual Education and Care Services

Associate Director Bilingual Education and Care Services (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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Date: Oct 19, 2026

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60603

Job Requisition ID: 59449

Opening Date: 10/19/2026

Closing Date: 11/02/2026

Agency: Department of Early Childhood

Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)

Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel

Bilingual Option: Spanish

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,500 - $11,000 per month ($114,000 - $132,000 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Headquarter Location: 115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603 OR 4800 Wabash Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62711

Work County: Cook OR Sangamon

Agency Contact: dec.jobs@illinois.gov

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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Position Overview:

The Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) is seeking an Associate Director Bilingual Education and Care Services This role provides leadership in planning, coordinating, and overseeing bilingual education and c