Educator Preparation and Licensure

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

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education in Springfield seeks an Educator Preparation and Licensure Consultant to support educator preparation providers, oversee IEPP development, and align literacy/numeracy plans with state standards.

The role requires collaboration with colleges, attends stakeholder meetings, conducts trainings, and manages grants and contracts while working autonomously on various projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience required.
• Two years of experience in Illinois PK-12 schools and/or a college/university Education department.
• 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 quickly.
• Ability to use computer.

Responsibilities

• Leads and serves as a team member for department projects related to educator preparation, licensure, and recruitment.
• Provides quality project management, plans meetings, analyzes data, and informs decisions.
• Oversees grants and contracts, including awarding, monitoring, reporting, and communication with grantees.
• Delivers exemplary service and technical assistance to stakeholders via multiple channels.
• Conducts audits, develops trainings, creates documents, and represents the Agency at events.
• Analyzes applications for licenses and endorsements and notifies deficiencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technology proficiency

Fast-paced environment

Learn new processes

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Educator Preparation and Licensure (Principal Consultant #1475)

Inventory #

1475

Location

Springfield

Union

IFSOE

Department

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.

Posted Date

October 7, 2026

Closing Date

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.

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.
• Ability to use computer.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Endorsements in early childhood and/or elementary education.