PROGRAM MONITOR (PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT #1747, 1758, 1826)

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.
• Under identified parameters, participates in the Agency's Student Advisory Council (SAC) program.
• Meets with SAC members and organizes topical discussions for presentations to the State Board.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Social Work, School Psychology, Special Education or Education related field, or, Bachelor's degree in one of the listed fields 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, State or Federal Education Agency.
• Experience with research in and application of the mandates of the Illinois School Code.
• Thorough knowledge of the Illinois School Code.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish.
  
  

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.