Duties
Reporting to the Director, assists in providing leadership and direction of the overall operations of the Early Childhood Department; supervises staff; oversees and administers state and federal programs; maintains strong project management and coordination between projects, across ISBE departments, and with other agencies; represents ISBE at committees and other meetings; provides technical assistance to agency staff, local education agencies and program administrators.
- Supervises staff.
- Assists in mentoring and training new employees.
- Plans, assigns/reassigns, prioritizes, and reviews work assignments.
- Approves/denies use of benefit time.
- Establishes annual goals and objectives.
- Completes and signs performance evaluations.
- Provides technical guidance and direction.
- Counsels staff.
- Presents documentation of just cause for disciplinary action to the Director of Human Resources.
- Oversees and administers state and federal programs.
- Coordinates the development and implementation of projects and initiatives.
- Maintains strong project management and coordination between projects, across ISBE departments, and with other agencies.
- Acts as department liaison/representative of ISBE within the Agency and at external committees and meetings.
- Represents and communicates ISBE priorities and positions.
- Responds to and maintains communication with other agencies and entities on collaborative projects.
- Provides technical assistance to agency staff, local education agencies and program administrators.
- Works with the Director and other staff, as assigned, to develop a strategic action plan for new and existing initiatives.
- Monitors progress towards strategic goals and metrics.
- Assists in managing the budgetary functions of both federal and state programs in the department.
- Researches and analyzes key policy and implementation issues, to understand the impact and implications.
- Creates documents, gives presentations, and produces other work products related to ISBE Early Childhood Initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
To view full posting and apply electronically, please visit https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/CareerDisplayForm.aspx?ID=732. 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.