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School Health/Nursing Services (Principal Consultant #1533)
1533
Springfield or Chicago
IFSOE
Wellness & Student Care
$60,047 - $75,881
$60,047 - $102,191
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
March 10, 2024
Open Until Filled

​Reporting to the Supervisor, performs duties concentrated in the area of school health issues and grant administration.

  • ​Serves as the Agency resource with regards to school health issues including individual health care plans, IEPs, 504 plans, food allergies, Diabetes, and medical plans.
  • Performs grant evaluations and reviews and approves original and amended grant applications.
  • Assists in the accomplishment of the department's regulatory functions, including policy and procedures review and others as necessary.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, including participation in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
  • ​Master's degree in Education, Educational Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or Pupil Personnel Services (School Nurse, School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker) or a Bachelor's degree in one of these areas plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
  • Illinois Registered Nurse License. (COPY OF LICENSE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
  • Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) working as a teacher, administrator or related service personnel with schools. 
  • Experience with curriculum adaptation, modification and development. 
  • Experience developing and implementing different types of programs. 
  • Experience in the design and implementation and/or delivery of professional development and technical assistance in relevant areas. 
  • Experience developing written materials such as reports, technical assistance documents and training materials. 
  • Knowledge of current issues and best practices in the field of education. 
  • Knowledge and skills in curriculum modification and effective instructional strategies. 
  • Ability to analyze, interpret and apply research study results, including application to teaching and learning practice. 
  • Ability to define problems and apply problem solving techniques to complex issues. 
  • Ability to coordinate the completion of projects and programs and work effectively with diverse teams. 
  • Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing. 
  • Computer application skills. 
  • ​Professional Educator License endorsed in School Nursing. 
  • ​Experience working with alternative learning opportunities. 

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.