Duties
Reporting to the Director, 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.
- Reviews and edits department reports, guidance documents, and manuals.
- Conducts high-quality editing by correcting grammatical, formatting, and stylistic errors based on the Agency's guidelines and templates.
- Provides corrective and positive feedback to writers that help improve content quality and tone.
- Researches topic ideas.
- Prepares and edits documents required by the Agency in the implementation of its goals and activities, including technical assistance presentations.
- Reviews federal and state statutes and regulations and other documentation in preparing written documents.
- Provides technical assistance for the department.
- Develops ISBE website content and updates for the Special Education Department. Includes interfacing with Special Education and IT staff to facilitate changes and updates to the Special Education website content to ensure accuracy and accessibility of information to users.
How to Apply
To view full posting and apply electronically, please visit SPECIAL EDUCATION - EDITOR. 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.