Education Compliance & Inclusion Specialist

Illinois State Board of Education; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a Program Monitor (Principal Consultant #1966) to respond to inquiries, investigate concerns, and support safe and inclusive learning environments in Springfield or Chicago.

Reporting to the Director, you will provide guidance to staff on compliance, assist with cross-department collaboration, and help ensure the needs of the whole child are met through BEACON and related initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in education-related field as listed.
• Two years of relevant professional experience in public schools or education agencies.
• Knowledge of the Illinois School Code and related mandates.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and participates in the investigation of inquiries and concerns from parents, students, districts, and the public.
• Provides assistance to agency staff on compliance issues to ensure cross-department collaboration.
• Supports parents and students to meet the needs of the whole child.
• Serves as a parent navigator in the BEACON system.
• Reseaches and disseminates information on priority topics such as student discipline, bullying, inclusion and time-out and physical restraint.
• Supports work on discipline, bullying policies, and data collection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research in Illinois School Code

Cross-department collaboration

Communications with parents and public

Education

Master's degree in Education, Social Work, School Psychology, Special Education or Education related field

Bachelor's degree in one of the listed fields + 2 years experience

Job description

Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a Program Monitor (Principal Consultant #1966) to respond to inquiries, investigate concerns, and support safe and inclusive learning environments in Springfield or Chicago.

Reporting to the Director, you will provide guidance to staff on compliance, assist with cross-department collaboration, and help ensure the needs of the whole child are met through BEACON and related initiatives.