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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.

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We are seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as Executive Director. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in educational administration, a deep commitment to special education, and a genuine passion for empowering students who have vision or hearing losses that require a functional academic curriculum. This role requires a dynamic individual who can successfully oversee both educational and residential programs while building strong partnerships with families, staff, school districts, and state and federal agencies.

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Program Coordination for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Program (Principal Consultant #1955. 1956, 1957)66316 The Educator Effectiveness department seeks to add new talent to its team! This department oversees educator licensure and professional development, educator preparation, and other educator pipeline initiatives that seek to recruit and retain high quality educators in our state’s public schools. Reporting to the supervisor, this position will lead administration and growth efforts for the state’s National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) program. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is assuming oversight of the program beginning July 1, 2026. This position, along with a small team of individuals, will work closely with NBPTS and ISBE management to develop and refine processes for recruiting, supporting, and providing incentives to National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTS) and prospective NBCTS. ISBE seeks innovative, results-focused individuals to design, develop, implement, and support the program. During recruitment events, daytime travel and some overnight travel may be expected. During less busy periods, this position will support and lead other initiatives related to educator licensure, preparation, recruitment, and retention, including review and approval of applications for licensure. ​ 12/1/2025 4:12:04 PMLead and participate in projects and tasks to administer the state’s National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) program, which may include but is not limited to 974https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalseEducator Effectiveness1955, 1956, 1957
Web Developer (Principal Consultant #1081, 1937, 1920)159680 ​ISBE is looking for experienced talent to add to our Software Solutions team! This position will work collaboratively with program and software solutions staff to build sophisticated web applications and maintain those systems. This is an opportunity for an experienced web developer to design, develop and implement software solutions and bring innovation to an education data systems environment and make recommendations on the use of new and emerging technologies. This position functions under general supervision and reports to a supervisor. 11/20/2025 5:47:03 PMInvolved throughout the entire project lifecycle including concept and design, prototyping, development, production, quality assurance and testing, deployment and maintenance of 22093https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalseSoftware Solutions1081, 1937, 1920
Grant Reviewer (Principal Consultant #228)62618 Reporting to the Director, assists in the administration of department grant programs related to the whole child; provides ongoing technical assistance and monitoring of state and/or federal grant programs, including review of disapproval/approval or grant objectives, goals, and activities. Assists with the writing, review, and implementation of federal and state request for proposals and grant administration, provides grant-related technical assistance to schools, districts, and community-based organizations, creates resources and supplemental materials for grant programs. Provides supports for specialized projects, as necessary. ​ 7/1/2025 12:57:43 PMAdministers grant programs that focus on the whole child including but not limited to After School Program Grants, 21st Century Community Learning Centers and/or other federal or 8415https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalseWellness & Student Care228
Center Receptionist (Program Specialist I #957)76854 Reporting to the Executive Director, serves as the primary Receptionist for all departments in the Data, Accountability & Assessment Center (Data Strategies & Analytics, Assessment, and Accountability). Daily work includes working the departments' switchboards, answering main telephone lines, asking probing questions of callers in order to accurately direct and/or log calls, and monitoring and directing communication from multiple inboxes. Each department will have a "busy" period during which the majority of calls received will be for a particular department, but calls for all departments will come in year-round. 8/15/2025 7:25:47 PMServes as the Receptionist for all departments in the Data, Accountability & Assessment Center (Data Strategies & Analytics, Assessment, Accountability 5887https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalseData, Accountability & Assessment957
Administrative Support (Program Specialist II #1663)82356 Reporting to the Director, serves as the primary receptionist and clerical support for the Multilingual / Language Development department. Daily work includes answering main telephone lines; asking probing questions of callers in order to accurately direct and/or log calls; and monitoring and directing communication from department general inbox. Daily work also includes supporting department administration and staff, note taking, general clerical work, and data entry projects to support department needs.​ ​ 9/19/2025 2:50:42 PMProvides clerical support to the department by finalizing a variety of correspondence, reports, and presentations Responding to inquiries requiring general knowledge of program 2996https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalseMultilingual/Language Development1663
Assistant Legal Counsel #176497556 ​Attorney will report to the Director of Legal Counsel and provide support to the Wellness and Student Care Department including, but not limited to, restraint/time out, student discipline/exclusion, bullying, and student social/emotional health. Areas covered by the Wellness and Student Care Department are required by statute and address aspects of education that are fundamental to educational equity. 8/28/2025 7:02:45 PMSalary commensurate with education and experience Analyzes, reviews, and investigates potential violations of the school code pertaining to student care, wellness and safety 3498https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalseLegal1764
Editing Monitor (Principal Consultant #1111)99186 Reporting to a Supervisor, is responsible for editing reports and other documents prepared by authors; assists authors in assuring the consistency of reports and documents with all requirements for release and publication; prepares and develops documents as assigned by department management; monitors assigned districts and supports the monitoring team. ​ 8/29/2025 8:58:02 PMMonitors assigned districts as directed and supports the monitoring team Takes technical assistance calls as assigned Prepares and edits documents required by the Agency in the 5422https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalseSpecial Education1111
School Improvement Coordination (Principal Consultant #1739)99187 Reporting to the Director of School/District Improvement, this position provides leadership and advocates for equity for all students. School improvement coordinators execute the policies and expectations of the State Board of Education (ISBE), and function as a liaison between ISBE, ROEs/ISCs, the school/district, and school improvement professional learning partners. This position advocates for underserved students (e.g., English learners, special education students, students of color or poverty) to ensure inclusion and a sense of belonging and resources to achieve equity and access for all students across all Illinois districts. ​ 8/29/2025 9:01:15 PMConsults with schools on smart goal development for ELA and math and expectations for school improvement plan Facilitates data meetings with schools and learning partners in 4429https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalseSchool/District Improvement1739
Program Monitor (Principal Consultant #1371)101194 ​Reporting to the Supervisor, assists in the administration of department grant programs; provides ongoing technical assistance and monitoring of grant programs; reviews and offers support to stakeholders and constituents with respect to statutory and regulatory mandates of the Illinois School Code and the 23 Illinois Administrative Code. 9/8/2025 5:15:26 PMAdministers department out of school grant programs including, but not limited to, 21st Century, after school programs, and Freedom Schools Responds to and participates in the 3922https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalseWellness & Student Care1371
Principal Consultant - SigDisPro (Principal Consultant #1155)107841 Reporting to a Supervisor, is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and procedural systems which impact equity and discipline of students who have a disability; monitors state performance plan indicators related to equity and discipline; participates in the review and recommendations for related contracts, grants, or projects; acts as a communication link between various public entities; provides programmatic consultation and assists in the department's overall activities related to the support and improvement of educational programs. ​ 9/17/2025 8:51:08 PMCoordinates the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation, and oversight of programs and activities related to disproportionality of students having or suspected of having a 2520https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/AllItems.aspxFalseSpecial Education1155

​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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