Educator Preparation and Licensure (Principal Consultant #1475)

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Educator Preparation and Licensure (Principal Consultant #1475)

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Duties

The Educator Effectiveness department is seeking new talent to add to its team! This position will work closely with Educator Preparation Providers (EPPS - mostly colleges and universities) across the state to prepare individuals to become teachers and other educators. Duties range from supporting EPPS as they develop new preparation programs and incorporate new standards into their programs, representing the department and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) at stakeholder meetings, assisting stakeholders such as EPPS and prospective or current teachers with educator licensure questions, and leading or participating in ISBE efforts to combat teacher shortages and increase teacher diversity. Additionally, this individual will oversee yearly development and enhancement of the Illinois Educator Preparation Profile (IEPP) and lead efforts to incorporate the state literacy and/or numeracy plan into educator preparation. This individual will work as part of a small team on some initiatives, but will also work autonomously on various projects and tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and serves as a team member for various department projects and initiatives related to educator preparation, licensure, and educator recruitment and retention.
• Provides quality project management, plans and leads meetings, and analyzes data to make informed decisions on work products.
• Oversees department grants and contracts, including awarding, monitoring, reporting, and communicating with grantees and contractors.
• Provides exemplary service and technical assistance to stakeholders via written, telephone, electronic, and personal communication.
• Conducts audits, develops and delivers trainings, creates/reviews/edits documents, and represents the Agency and department at events and meetings.
• Analyzes applications for licenses, endorsements, and approvals based upon evidence submitted.
• Authorizes issuance or notifies applicant of specific deficiencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree plus two years of relevant experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) working in the Illinois PK-12 public schools and/or within a 4-year college or university''s Department of Education.
• Ability to use various forms of technology for work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Aptitude to learn new processes and procedures quickly.
• Exemplar customer service skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to use computer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master''s degree.
• Degree in Education, Mathematics (or a related field).
• Experience utilizing college/university data related to student enrollment, graduation, and/or academic strength (gpa, test scores).
• Experience reviewing or auditing college transcripts.
• Experience working with literacy or numeracy efforts at the school, district, or higher education level.
• Illinois Professional Educator License.
• Endorsements in early childhood and/or eleme?ntary education.

Salary/Benefits

Union: IFSOE

Department: Educator Effectiveness

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $64,322 - $81,284

Full Salary Range: $64,322 - $109,467

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

How to Apply

To view full posting and apply electronically, please visit https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/CareerDisplayForm.aspx?ID=1200. Interested parties must submit the required application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial until recommended for hire). The subject line should include the position number(s) you are applying for.

Email Address

careers-spr@isbe.net

School District

http://www.isbe.net

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

10/7/2026

Start Date

N/A

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