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We would like to invite you to “Discover an A+ Career in Education” at the Illinois ​State Board of Education. Become a part of the transformation in education in the state. We are looking for innovative thinkers and visionaries, which will foster change to ensure that every child, from cradle to career, succeeds in Illinois.

Below you will find all of the current opportunities that are available​ at the Illinois State Board of Education.  You can choose to browse all opportunities or utilize the filters on the left to narrow down your choices!​​​​​​​​​

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Early Childhood Special Education Principal Consultant (Principal Consultant #1985)323017 ​​Reporting to the Supervisor, is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs which impact on and serve students who are suspected of having a disability condition or who are identified as a person with a disability; provides technical assistance to Agency staff, local education agencies and program administrators; reviews documents and conducts on-site visits of program to evaluate programs; serves as the primary contact for program administrators and assists with problems and questions regarding a particular program; reviews and recommends grant applications and amendments. 7/28/2026 2:37:53 PMProvides expertise in program areas which allows for effective program leadership, development and implementation in the area of early childhood initiatives 413https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalse
Regional Financial Consultant (Principal Consultant #1873)80 ​Reporting to the Supervisor, provides specialized consultative services in the primary areas of school finance and business services. This position will serve the Central Illinois area . 7/1/2026 1:38:23 PMConducts outreach and provides technical assistance to Regional Offices of Education, district personnel, financial oversight panels, other administrative entities, and Agency 1076https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalse
Program and Grant Management (Principal Consultant #193)125 The ROE/ISC department is responsible for overseeing the annual process by which public and nonpublic schools and districts are assigned a recognition status. A district/school's recognition status is an evaluation of compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. This role will be primarily responsible for leading and managing the annual registration and recognition process for both nonpublic and public schools. Responsibilities include interpreting and communicating the requirements of multiple federal and state regulations, and collaborating with schools and ROE/ISC offices to ensure full compliance. 7/8/2026 3:04:39 PMManages and oversees all areas of nonpublic and public school registration and recognition, which includes, but is not limited to: maintaining and updating internal and external 514https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalse
Network Administrator (Senior Systems Administrator #1356)434 ​​​​Reporting to the department Supervisor, performs the role of Network Administrator and provides the day-to-day management of ISBE Information Technology and Infrastructure networking projects. This position also incorporates portions of infrastructure operations into the role. This position may require limited travel and afterhours work. 7/1/2026 1:44:27 PMSalary commensurate with education and experience Directs the Agency's networking processes, maintains Agency firewalls configuration and rules, and maintains the Agencys IPS to 635https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalse
Nutrition Compliance Monitor (Principal Consultant #690)451 ​Reporting to the Supervisor, performs work ranging from moderate to considerable complexity applying practices and technical expertise in the areas of nutrition, financial management, and child nutrition program management; coordinates monitoring programs with LEAs, ROEs, and other sponsoring organizations for the purpose of determining fiscal and programmatic compliance with applicable federal and state rules and regulations, agency guidelines and the enhancement of the quality of the programs. (This position will work primarily in Cook county. Residency for this position is required within Northern Cook, Lake or DuPage county- to commence no later than 30 days following the date of hire). 7/1/2026 1:38:23 PMIndependently, or as a member or leader of a team, conducts monitoring reviews of school food authorities, child care centers, child care home providers and other community 1411https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalse
Complaint Investigator (Principal Consultant #1627)214019 ​Reporting to the Director, is responsible for complaint investigations, technical assistance, and projects that provide supports to districts regarding special education. 7/1/2026 1:38:24 PMConducts complaint investigations and provides technical assistance to other program staff to ensure consistency in the interpretation and application of federal and state 654https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalse
Data Engineer (Principal Consultant #1086, 1858)214091 ​Software solutions department is seeking a skilled and experienced Data Engineer to provide support for Agency initiatives revolving around the ISBE data warehouse. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data architecture, data modeling, and Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes. This position functions under general supervision and reports to a supervisor.  8/4/2026 8:32:19 PMDevelops, optimizes, and troubleshoots ETL/ELT processes to extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources Supports ongoing data warehouse operations such as data 526https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalse
Director of Early Childhood (Director #1975)214130 Reporting to the Executive Director, oversees state program budgets and coordinates the development and implementation of projects and strategic initiative, ensuring effective collaboration across departments and partner agencies. Analyzes and reports on programmatic and fiscal data to support decision-making and required reporting. Supervises and supports staff through performance management, training and workload prioritization. Partners with leadership to develop and monitor strategic goals and serves as a liaison representing the Agency in internal, statewide, and national initiatives. Provides technical assistance to stakeholders and performs other duties as assigned. 7/7/2026 2:34:52 PMSalary commensurate with education and experience Oversees and administers state programs budgets Coordinates the development and implementation of projects and initiatives 574https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalse
Executive Director of Improvement & Innovation (Executive Director #1700)214132 Reporting to the Chief Education Officer - Operations, provides leadership and advocates for equity for all students; integrates and executes the policies and expectations of the State Board of Education as directed; oversees staff and operations and administers programming across multiple ISBE departments (School/District Improvement, ROE/ISC, Charter Schools); partners with outside educational and professional institutions to share information and collaborate on efforts for the benefit of students, schools, and districts and the Illinois State Board of Education; provides leadership in cross functional department work; monitors and develops center budget. 7/7/2026 2:49:00 PMSalary commensurate with education and experience Directs the overall functions and programs of the center This includes developing, recommending, and implementing policies 954https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalse
Compliance Monitor (Principal Consultant #1706)248137 ​Reporting to the Director, oversees the implementation of support and compliance monitoring protocols for state and federal legal guidance, rules, and law requirements as applicable to English learners and immigrant students; provides services for the fiscal and programmatic grant review, implementation and monitoring of one or more state or federal funded education programs; provides technical assistance and supports to the field, consistent with best practices and in alignment with all rules, regulations, and laws as applicable to English learners and immigrant students, including those English learners with special education needs, in early learning programs, charter schools, or other contexts; conducts onsite monitoring visits of school districts to assure compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulatory provisions; produces complete monitoring reports; drafts business correspondence, papers, research, and data collection documents. 7/1/2026 1:38:22 PMPrimarily responsible for managing and conducting the implementation of support and compliance monitoring protocols for state and federal legal guidance, rules, and law 4096https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalse

​Illinois State Board of Education provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.​

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We would like to invite you to “Discover an A+ Career in Education” at the Illinois ​State Board of Education. Become a part of the transformation in education in the state. We are looking for innovative thinkers and visionaries, which will foster change to ensure that every child, from cradle to career, succeeds in Illinois.

Below you will find all of the current opportunities that are available​ at the Illinois State Board of Education.  You can choose to browse all opportunities or utilize the filters on the left to narrow down your choices!​​​​​​

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