Duties
Reporting to the Director, performs duties within the department and in support of the Illinois Learning Standards for Social Science, inclusivity and equity in educational settings, and multiple state and federal grant and/or contract programming.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Works with department staff, cross-functionally, and with grantees in support of state and federal grant administration/contracts to ensure program effectiveness and compliance.
- Provides leadership, social science expertise, and guidance in support of the Illinois Learning Standards for Social Science and diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives.
- Supports the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and other educational agencies as it pertains to the establishment, development, and review of social science materials, resources, assessments, and instructional support services.
- Serves as agency social science liaison in support of the Illinois Learning Standards for Social Science.
- Works to integrate the social science standards with equity and inclusivity initiatives.
- Continually reviews and upgrades the strategic plan for social science rigor and provides leadership and technical assistance in social science curriculum alignment, assessment, and resources.
- Develops and writes requests for proposals.
- Collaborates with ISBE staff.
- Prepares and reviews grant and/or contract reports.
- Communicates with grantees.
- Performs technical assistance and monitoring visits.
- Supports department functions.
- Develops, organizes, and participates in professional development, workshops, conferences, and committees in support of the Illinois Learning Standards for Social Science, middle level and secondary transformations, competency based education, the State Plan, and Agency mission, vision, goals.
- Effectively communicates internally and externally on behalf of the Agency.
- Facilitates and collects data, data analysis and evaluation.
- Provides assistance on data driven continuous improvement strategies.
- Collaboratively reviews policies, procedures, rules, and legislation to ensure program compliance and improve overall effectiveness of programming in order to improve outcomes for students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary/Benefits
Department: Standards & Instruction
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $62,449 - $78,917
Full Salary Range: $62,449 - $106,278
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
How to Apply
To view full posting and apply electronically, please visit https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/CareerDisplayForm.aspx?ID=1177. 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.