Department Supervisor (Supervisor #1983)

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators in Springfield, IL, seeks a senior operations leader to oversee the Early Childhood Development department, coordinating state and federal programs and guiding strategic initiatives.

The role requires advanced education, staff supervision, project management, and collaboration with ISBE and partner agencies. Starting salary ranges from $87,132 to $108,915, with full range to $130,698, plus standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Child Development, or equivalent field.
• Two years of experience in early childhood in addition to education requirements.
• Experience supervising staff and managing projects at state or local level.
• Knowledge of federal and state education laws pertaining to early childhood.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports departmental operations through administration of state programs.
• Collaborates with ISBE and partner agencies.
• Supervises staff including training and mentoring.
• Plans and prioritizes work assignments.
• Provides performance evaluations and coaching to staff.
• Manages budgets for federal and state programs.
• Develops and implements projects and initiatives.
• Represents ISBE in external committees and meetings.
• Monitors progress towards strategic goals and metrics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written коммуника...

Education

Master's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Child Development, or similar early childhood field

Bachelor's degree in one of these fields plus two years of relevant professional experience

Two years of experience working in the field of early childhood

Job description

Duties

Reporting to the Director, supports departmental operations through administration of state programs, staff supervision, and coordination of projects and strategic initiatives. Collaborates across Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and partner agencies.

• Reporting to the Director, assists in providing guidance and direction of overall operations of the department.


• Supervises staff including training and mentoring employees.


• Prioritizes and plans work assignments.


• Conducts performance evaluations of staff including providing guidance and coaching.


• Maintains strong project management and coordination between projects including providing technical assistance to Agency staff, local education agencies and program administrators.


• Oversees and administers state and federal programs.


• Coordinates the development and implementation of projects and initiatives.


• Maintains strong project management and coordination between projects, across ISBE departments, with the Illinois Department of Early Childhood, and other agencies.


• Acts as department liaison/representative of ISBE within Agency and at external committees and meetings.


• Represents and communicates ISBE priorities and positions.


• Responds to and maintains communication with other agencies and entities on collaborative projects.


• Provides technical assistance to Agency staff, local education agencies and program administrators.


• Assists in managing budgetary functions of both federal and state programs in the department.


• Creates documents, gives presentations, and produces other work products related to ISBE early childhood initiatives.


• Works with Director and other staff, as assigned, to develop a Strategic Action Plan for new and existing initiatives.


• Monitors progress towards strategic goals and metrics.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Child Development, or similar early childhood field, or, a Bachelor's 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.


• Experience providing supervision and guidance to staff.


• Experience managing projects at the state or local level.


• Knowledge of federal and state education laws pertaining to early childhood education.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work with a variety of educational stakeholders.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets.


• Experience in Early Childhood Special Education.

Salary/Benefits

Union: Exempt

Department: Early Childhood Development

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $87,132 - $108,915

Full Salary Range: $87,132 - $130,698

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

District Name IL State Board of Education Building Name Alzina Address 100 North First Street
Springfield, IL 62777 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Abe Lincoln County Sangamon Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Agency/Association Grade Level Other