Mathematics Principal Consultant (Principal Consultant #451)

Illinois State Board of Education; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational agency is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance math education across K-12 schools. In this pivotal role, you will lead initiatives to align curricula with state standards, support educators through professional development, and ensure compliance with grant requirements. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact educational equity and transform math instruction. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to fostering an inclusive environment and empowering students from diverse backgrounds to succeed. If you are passionate about math education and have the expertise to drive change, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or Bachelor's with 2 years of teaching experience.
• Illinois educator license and math endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support math standards and curriculum development.
• Collaborate with educators and manage grant programs.
• Facilitate professional development and data analysis.

Skills

Mathematics Expertise

Grant Management

Curriculum Development

Data Analysis

Professional Development Facilitation

Communication Skills

Collaborative Work

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Location: Springfield or Chicago

Union: IFSOE

Department: Standards & Instruction

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $60,047 - $75,881

Full Salary Range: $60,047 - $102,191

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

Posted Date: April 21, 2025

Reporting to the Director, performs duties associated with mathematics within the department, the Illinois learning standards for math, transitional mathematics programs, multiple state and federal grants/contracts programming.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with department staff, cross-functionally, and with grantees in support of state and federal grant administration to ensure program effectiveness and compliance.
• Provides leadership, math expertise, and guidance in support of middle and secondary school transformation.
• Supports ISBE and other educational agencies as it pertains to the establishment, development, and review of math materials, resources, assessments, and instructional support services.
• Serves as agency math liaison in support of the Illinois learning standards for math.
• Works to integrate math standards with career and technical education and competency based education.
• Continually reviews and upgrades the strategic plan for math rigor and provides leadership in math curriculum, assessment, and resources.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance for alignment of local curricula and assessment to the math standards for learning, competency based education, and career and technical education.
• Develops and writes requests for proposals, collaborates with ISBE staff, prepares and reviews grant reports, communicates with grantees, performs technical assistance and monitoring visits, supports department functions.
• Develops, organizes, directs, and participates in professional development, workshops, conferences, and committees in support of the Illinois learning standards for math, middle level and secondary transformations, competency based education, the State Plan, and Agency Mission, Vision, Goals.
• Effectively communicates internally and externally on behalf of the Agency.
• Facilitates and collects data, data analysis and evaluation.
• Provides assistance on data driven continuous improvement strategies.
• Collaboratively reviews policies, procedures, rules, and legislation to ensure program compliance and improve overall effectiveness of programming in order to improve outcomes for students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, or, a Bachelor's degree in Education plus two years of teaching experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Illinois educator license and math endorsement or equivalent from another state. (COPY OF LICENSE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• At least three years of successful teaching experience (in addition to education requirements) in k-12 schools and/or administrative experience at the k-12 level.
• Experience with k-12 learning standards for math.
• Experience working with committees of practicing educators to produce resources, assessments, curriculum and/or instructional materials.
• Experience with facilitating professional development.
• Knowledge and understanding of the use of learning standards for math.
• Understanding of evidence-based instructional practices and data driven performance.
• Ability to effectively communicate both in written communication and verbally.
• Ability to work collaboratively, and set and meet timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Grant management and/or budget experience.

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.