Duties
Reporting to the Director, responds to and participates in the investigation of inquiries and complaints from parents, students, community members and others; participates in implementation of programs and processes that protect students, support inclusion and ensure safe and healthy learning environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responds to and participates in the investigation of inquiries and concerns from regional offices of education, intermediate service centers, districts, schools, parents, students, the general public and all other relevant stakeholders with respect to all areas under the department's purview.
- Provides assistance to agency staff who have questions with respect to compliance issues in program areas to ensure effective cross-department collaboration on common issues.
- Provides general support and technical assistance to parents and students with respect to ensuring that the needs of the whole child are met for each and every student in Illinois.
- Serves as a parent navigator in the BEACON system.
- Under identified parameters, researches, collects, analyzes, and disseminates information on topics of priority for the department including, but not limited to, student discipline, bullying, inclusion and time-out and physical restraint.
- Under identified parameters, supports work including, but not limited to discipline, bullying, bi-annual school district bullying policy update submission, racism free schools law and bullying data collection.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary/Benefits
Location: Springfield or Chicago
Department: Community Residential Services Authority
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $64,322 - $81,284
Full Salary Range: $64,322 - $109,467
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=1205. 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.