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Educator Licensure, Professional Development, and Projects (Principal Consultant #1005)

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Leads and participates in projects and initiatives related to educator preparation, educator licensure, and license renewal, including duties and projects related to teacher and principal performance evaluations, professional development for license renewal, and duties related to developing, testing, and communicating enhancements in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS), Illinois Administrator Academy Management System (IAAMS), and PD+ application. 
  • Coordinates and leads meetings, audits, presentations, and trainings with internal staff and stakeholders. 
  • Oversees department grants and contracts, including awarding, monitoring, reporting, and communicating with grantees and vendors. 
  • Oversees Illinois Administrator Academies (AA's), including 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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Master's degree. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
  • Valid Professional Educator License with a Principal, Superintendent, or General Administrative endorsement.  (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
  • At least two years of experience working as a teacher or school support personnel in an Illinois public school.
  • At least two years of experience working as a Principal or Superintendent in an Illinois public school district.
  • Experience serving as the lead on work projects or initiatives with little direction from management.
  • Experience completing Illinois Administrator Academies for the purposes of license renewal.
  • Experience conducting teacher performance evaluations. 
  • General knowledge of Illinois educator licensure and licensure renewal processes.
  • Knowledge of Illinois teacher performance evaluation law and regulations.
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organization skills.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Ability to work independently with little direction from management.
  • Working knowledge of ISBE's Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) and PD+ applications.
  • Ability to use virtual platforms to participate in and conduct meetings. 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing or leading professional development for educators.
  • Experience designing and disseminating publications (such as a newsletter) to stakeholders in education.
  • Experience using PD+ as a professional development provider to post and offer professional development. 

Salary/Benefits

Location: Springfield
Union: IFSOE
Department: Educator Effectiveness
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=1211. 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.

Email Address

careers-spr@isbe.net

Job Posting Date

11/13/2026

Start Date

N/A

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