Duties
The Educator Effectiveness Department is seeking new talent to add to its team! This position will lead and participate in a variety of initiatives and department functions related to educator preparation, licensure, and renewal, including work aimed at improving the department's public facing electronic licensure, renewal, and preparation applications. This individual will also lead work focused on teacher evaluations, professional development for license renewal, and Illinois Administrator Academies. Additionally, this individual will lead work to build out the department's PD+ system that provides educators with equitable access to statewide professional development.
- Leads and participates in projects and initiatives related to educator preparation, licensure, and renewal, including duties and projects related to teacher and principal performance evaluations and duties related to developing and testing enhancements in the Educator Licensure Information System, Illinois Administrator Academy management system, and PD+ application.
- Coordinates and leads meetings, presentations, and trainings with internal staff and stakeholders.
- Oversees all aspects of Illinois Administrator Academies (AA's), such as reviewing and approving academy proposals, communicating with providers, and coordinating training for agency staff and stakeholders.
- Completes evaluations for educator licensure. reviews test scores, transcripts, and other supporting documents to ensure educators meet requirements to obtain Illinois licensure.
- Provides excellent service and technical assistance to stakeholders through email, phone, virtual, and personal communication and serves as a department lead for communication to stakeholders.
- Oversees department grants and contracts, including awarding, monitoring, reporting, and communicating with grantees and vendors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
To view full posting and apply electronically, please visit LICENSURE AND PD COORDINATOR. 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.