Program Monitor (Principal Consultant # 1761)

Illinois State Board of Education; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a qualified professional to investigate inquiries and complaints related to education. The role requires a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience in a public education setting. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance, researching compliance issues, and ensuring that educational policies affirm the diverse strengths of students. Join us in promoting safe and healthy learning environments in Springfield, Illinois.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a field of Education, or Bachelor's degree with 2 years relevant experience.
• Two years of relevant experience in education environments.
• Thorough knowledge of and research in the Illinois School Code.

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries and concerns from various stakeholders.
• Provides assistance to Agency staff on compliance issues.
• Researches and disseminates information on priority topics.

Skills

Knowledge of the Illinois School Code

Research and analytical skills

Technical assistance expertise

Education

Master's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in Education + 2 years experience

Job description

Reporting to the Supervisor, responds to and participates in the investigation of inquiries and complaints from parents, students, community members and others; participates in implementation of programs and processes that protect students, support inclusion and ensure safe and healthy learning environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to and participates in the investigation of inquiries and concerns from regional offices of education, intermediate service centers, districts, schools, parents, students, the general public and all other relevant stakeholders with respect to all areas under the department's purview.
• Provides assistance to Agency staff who have questions with respect to compliance issues in program areas to ensure effective cross-department collaboration on common issues.
• Provides general support and technical assistance to parents and students with respect to ensuring that the needs of the whole child are met for each and every student in Illinois.
• Under identified parameters, researches, collects, analyzes, and disseminates information on topics of priority for the department including, but not limited to, student discipline, bullying, inclusion and time-out and physical restraint.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a field of Education, or, a Bachelor's degree in a field of Education plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of relevant professional experience (in addition to education requirements) in a public school district, regional office of education, special education cooperative, area vocational center or state education agency.
• Research in and application of the mandates of the Illinois School Code.
• Thorough knowledge of the Illinois School Code.

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.