Educator Preparation & Licensure Lead Consultant

Illinois State Board of Education; Illinois; On-site; USD 64,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking a Principal Consultant to advance educator preparation and licensure efforts in Springfield. The role collaborates with EPPS across the state to develop programs, incorporate standards, and support licensure questions while advancing diversity in teaching.

The position oversees the IEPP development and leads literacy/numeracy integration in educator preparation, working within a small team yet capable of autonomous project work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience (transcripts required).
• Two years of experience in Illinois PK-12 public schools and/or within a 4-year 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 department projects related to educator preparation, licensure, and recruitment/retention.
• Provides project management, leads meetings, and analyzes data to inform decisions.
• Oversees grants and contracts, including awarding, monitoring, reporting, and communication with grantees/contractors.
• Provides technical assistance to stakeholders via written, telephone, electronic, and in-person communication.
• Conducts audits, develops trainings, creates/edits documents, represents the Agency at events/meetings.
• Analyzes license applications, endorsements, and approvals based on submitted evidence.
• Authorizes issuance or notifies deficiencies to applicants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technology use

Fast-paced work

Learning agility

Computer usage

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education degree

Job description

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking a Principal Consultant to advance educator preparation and licensure efforts in Springfield. The role collaborates with EPPS across the state to develop programs, incorporate standards, and support licensure questions while advancing diversity in teaching.

The position oversees the IEPP development and leads literacy/numeracy integration in educator preparation, working within a small team yet capable of autonomous project work.