Duties
Reporting to the Supervisor, 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, 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.
- Consults with schools on smart goal development for ELA and math and expectations for school improvement plans.
- Facilitates data meetings with schools and learning partners in implementation years 1-3.
- Coordinates annual review of resource inequities including partner effectiveness with CSI and ISI schools and districts.
- Develops and reviews list of schools entering implementation year 3 of their plan that may not meet exit criteria at end of FY and discusses additional supports for upcoming year.
- Reviews results of school level needs assessment and facilitates the root cause analysis process.
- Maintains current data for all CSI and ISI schools and districts.
- Develops and communicates current FY timeline for data review meetings and professional learning sessions.
- Facilitates peer to peer sessions with like schools at annual ESSA conference.
- Provides individualized technical support and consultation to schools as needed.
- Reviews and interprets local and state data to monitor the implementation of the school improvement plan.
- Provides support and consultation to newly designated schools on planning grant application and completing a school improvement plan.
- Supports regional launch meetings for newly designated schools.
- Shares relevant evidence-based resources and professional learning opportunities (i.e., resources, webinars, workshops, conferences) with schools and districts.
- Approves planning grant application for newly designated schools.
- Approves grant application for implementation years 1-3.
- Consults with schools on learning partner matches.
- Facilitates monthly (CSI) and twice a month (ISI) check-in meetings with school districts.
- Reviews and approves school improvement plans.
- Confirms submission of the school improvement reports.
- Schedules and facilitates 1 on 1 meetings with newly designated schools and districts.
- Connects newly designated schools with appropriate ISBE departments, as needed, to complete planning grant application and provides ongoing support to schools and districts.
- Reviews process for identifying and conducting review of resource inequities with CSI and ISI school and districts.
- Establishes regular communication processes and expectations with other ISBE departments to ensure coordinated support for TSI, CSI, and ISI schools and districts.
- Shares relevant evidence-based resources and professional learning opportunities aligned with school improvement goals with approved learning partners.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
To view full posting and apply electronically, please visit SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COORDINATION. 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.