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| | | Grants and Technical Assistance (Principal Consultant #484) | | 484 | | Springfield or Chicago | | IFSOE | | Multilingual/Language Development | | $60,047 - $75,881 | | $60,047 - $102,191 | | Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | | December 10, 2024 | | Open Until Filled | Reporting to the Supervisor, performs duties related primarily to services to school districts with English learner, bilingual education, and immigrant students; provides technical assistance to school staff on meeting the needs of their students; reviews grant applications and other documents; reviews programs for compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations and performs other duties related to the implementation of programs for this student population; assists management in the administration of programs assigned to the department; participates in or organizes meetings related to department activities; prepares or oversees the preparation of reports, correspondence, papers and other documents; facilitates and organizes statewide professional development related to English learners and bilingual education.
| - Reviews and approves grant applications, plans, program delivery reports, amendments, and other reports or evaluations submitted by districts.
- Assists in developing applications and implementing one or more federal or state funded programs to ensure their effectiveness.
- Assures school and district compliance with all programmatic and fiscal regulations as related to laws and grants including, but not limited to, Title III and EL-EBF.
- Leads in planning and implementation of professional development statewide for educators and communities.
- Provides technical assistance to the field consistent with best practices and in alignment with all applicable rules, regulations, and laws as applicable to English learners.
- Assists district staff in the implementation of their programs consistent with best practices and legal provisions.
- Supports in conducting compliance monitoring visits for state and federal legal guidance, rules, and law requirements as applicable to English learners and immigrant students.
- Provides support and technical assistance to schools and districts in the implementation of required state and federal legal guidance, rules, and law requirements as applicable to English learners and immigrant students as a result of compliance monitoring.
- Works with external stakeholders (as required) to complete duties and responsibilities.
- Participates in department, center, and agency cross-functional teams as designated by management.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
| - Masters degree, or, a Bachelors degree plus two years of relevant professional experience.
- Coursework in Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, World Language, or Applied Linguistics. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
- Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) working in education, preferably in schools, local education agencies, or state education agencies.
- Experience with English learners, bilingual programs, dual language programs, linguistics and/or world language programs.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Knowledge of law or grants.
- Proficient in a language other than standard English.
| - Master's degree in Education.
- Degree in Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, World Language, Education Policy, Public Policy, or Applied Linguistics.
- Experience as an educator or administrator.
- Experience developing and leading professional development.
- Experience with budgets and/or grants.
- Knowledge about strategic planning, research methodologies, organizational development and/or adult/student learning.
- Familiarity with grant procedures (e.g., application, implementation, monitoring, technical assistance).
- Knowledge in conducting research and/or data analysis.
- Knowledge of Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and other federal and state legislation impacting culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
| 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. | | |
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