Education Professional

POSITION TITLE: EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND LICENSURE (PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT #1473)

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $60,047-$75,881

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 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 or improve services to educators and other stakeholders. Additionally, this individual will help oversee yearly development and enhancement of the Illinois Educator Preparation Profile (IEPP). 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 renewal.
• Provides quality project management, plans and leads meetings, and analyzes data to make informed decisions on work products.
• 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 application for licenses, endorsements, and approvals based upon evidence submitted.
• Authorizes issuance or notifies applicant of specific deficiencies.
• Oversees department grants and contracts, including awarding, monitoring, reporting, and communicating with grantees and contractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator's License. (COPY OF LICENSE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) working as a teacher, clinician (school support personnel) or administrator in a public school, experience working with educator licensure at a regional office of education or intermediate service center, or experience working in educator preparation at an institution of higher education. Applicable experience in higher education must include work as an academic advisor, admissions counselor, licensure officer, or other role within an educator preparation program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change.
• Aptitude to learn new processes and procedures quickly.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to use a computer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing college/university data related to student enrollment, graduation, and/or academic strength (GPA, test scores).
• Experience reviewing or auditing college transcripts.
• Experience completing an Illinois Educator Preparation Program.
• Knowledge of Illinois licensure requirements.
• Knowledge of Illinois Educator Preparation Standards, the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS), and the Illinois Educator Preparation Profile (IEPP).