Duties
Reporting to the Director, provides leadership, resources, and advocates for equity for all students, in particular addressing opportunities for students in the areas of computer science, computer literacy, and media literacy; works collaboratively, cross functionally and with school districts to develop and implement innovative educational practices and technologies and college and career ready initiatives; integrates and executes the policies and expectations of the State Board of Education through engaging legislators, school administrators, teachers, students, parents, and other stakeholders in formulating and advocating for policies that enhance education, empower districts, and ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
- Works collaboratively within center and cross-functionally to develop, implement, and facilitate innovative educational programs such as the Competency Pilot.
- Provides leadership, expertise, and support within the department, cross departmental, and externally in support of middle and secondary school transformation.
- Provides leadership, expertise, and support within ISBE and other educational agencies as it pertains to creation, establishment, and review of materials/resources and instructional support services to facilitate college and career ready initiatives, the Illinois Learning Standards, and competency-based education.
- Advocates for equity in programming which supports all students.
- Participates in agency and external group affiliates as directed in order to create, maintain, and build partnerships/relationships and to disseminate agency information.
- Creates, prepares, and participates in professional learning as it pertains to computer science, computer literacy, media literacy and college and career ready initiatives.
- Communicates effectively and speaks accurately on behalf of the State Board of Education.
- Collaboratively reviews policies, procedures, rules, and legislation to support computer science, computer literacy, and media literacy and improve overall effectiveness of programming in order to improve outcomes for students.
- Participates in agency training and professional development activities to improve support to stakeholders.
- Facilitates data collection, compilation, and analysis for reporting and provides assistance implementing data driven strategic planning and continuous improvement plans/models which improve outcomes for students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
To view full posting and apply electronically, please visit PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & COMPUTER/MEDIA LITERACY SPECIALIST. Interested parties must submit the required application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial until recommended for hire). The subject line should include the position number(s) you are applying for.