Principal Educator Prep & Licensure Consultant

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

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.