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via NPO.net posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Part-timesalary: 18 an hour
Infant Welfare of Society of Evanston, Inc. Job Description... Job Title:, ISBE Program Enrollment Specialist Reports To: Site Director, Teen Baby Nursery Category: Part-time, Hourly Temporary AGENCY MISSION The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston is committed to the care and early education of infants and toddlers and to supporting their families’ efforts to be self-sufficient providers and effective parents. Summary As the ISBE Program Infant Welfare of Society of Evanston, Inc.

Job Description...

Job Title:, ISBE Program Enrollment Specialist

Reports To: Site Director, Teen Baby Nursery

Category: Part-time, Hourly Temporary

AGENCY MISSION

The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston is committed to the care and early education of infants and toddlers and to supporting their families’ efforts to be self-sufficient providers and effective parents.

Summary

As the ISBE Program Support, he or she works to insure families receive comprehensive, coordinated support services with a focus on prevention. The ISBE Specialist provides ongoing, individualized support services to Home Visitors and their families enrolled in in the Home visiting Program. The ISBE Program Support Specialist is responsible for the coordination various meetings, trainings and activities that involve families. The ISBE Program Support Specialist also supports the Home Visitor staff with services that insure program enrollment occurs and is maintained. The ISBE Program Support Specialist must support implementation of the ISBE Prevention Initiative Program Standards.

ESSSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Recruit new families into the ISBE PI 0-3 Home Visiting Initiative program according to the established rules and criteria around enrollment and eligibility.

· Communicate directly with ISBE Program Manager and Home Visitors when referring and recruiting new families

· Maintain accurate records of ISBE Participants who are enrolled or on the waitlist

· Accompany Home Visitors on visits on an as needed bases

· Acts as a liaison and advocate for families to assure providers and agencies are user friendly to ISBE families.

· Empowers and encourage families to make use of all identified resources.

· Works as a team with center directors, staff, and community resources

· Assist in the planning and implementation of Monthly Parent/Child Play Groups and Parent groups

· Maintains confidentiality of all family information and records in accordance with IWSE confidentiality policy and procedures.

· Performs any other task deemed necessary by the Center Director.

Reporting and Documentation

· Maintain complete and accurate records in program database.

· Coordinate the closing, storing and inventory of files for children who leave the program.

· Update all forms and written material as needed to maintain compliance with current program regulations.

· Ensure case notes are written accurately and inputted in a timely manner using current data system.

Professional Development

· Promote positive, pleasant and professional relationships with staff.

· Identify and participate in professional development activities (including regular independent reading, webinars, meeting and conferences) to attain and maintain expertise in area of responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· High School Diploma

· Bilingual in English and Spanish

· Requires knowledge and experience in ECE, Child Development or related field

· Requires knowledge and experience in data collection and information processing.

· Advance computer literacy including: database management, spreadsheet, work processing, internet, email.

· Knowledge of ISBE Prevention Initiative Standards, philosophy and mission desirable.

CERTFICATES AND LICENSES

· Certification in Infant and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Pediatric First Aid (within six months of employment).

· A physical exam by a licensed health provider, certifying good health and freedom from communicable diseases, along with a negative result for a tuberculosis test, with six months prior to the date of hire.

· Freedom from conviction or pending charges of criminal activities as described in the State of Illinois Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standards exists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to, handle, touch, carry and otherwise perform the duties described herein. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; carry; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employees must be able to communicate verbally as well as hear children and adults communicating even when not directly speaking to the employee.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
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Reporting to the director, is responsible for supporting programming and procedural systems which impact on the services to students who have or are suspected of having a disability, including the educational surrogate parent program, special education services in charter schools, and special education cooperative programming; acts as a communication link between various public entities; provides... programmatic consultation and assists in the department's Reporting to the director, is responsible for supporting programming and procedural systems which impact on the services to students who have or are suspected of having a disability, including the educational surrogate parent program, special education services in charter schools, and special education cooperative programming; acts as a communication link between various public entities; provides... programmatic consultation and assists in the department's overall activities related to the state performance plan and support and improvement of educational programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensures compliance with state and federal education regulations as they apply to charter school application approval and operations.
• Coordinates the charter schools program, relating specifically to the provision of special education services.
• Participates in the administrative processes and procedures to ensure the implementation of services, and provides technical assistance.
• Provides technical assistance and supports for the monitoring of special education cooperative programming and special education services in programs operated by regional office of education.
• Provides technical assistance and supports related non-public proportionate share services for private/parochial schools and homeschooled students with disabilities. provides technical assistance for homeless students with disabilities.
• Provides assistance to the surrogate parent system, including participation in the development of administrative processes and procedures, the training and assignment of surrogate parents, the processing of stipends, overseeing the surrogate parent database system (SEMS), and the provision of technical assistance.
• Participates in the department's regulatory functions of general supervision, serves as an agency representative, and provides technical assistance regarding collection and reporting of data including the development and implementation of activities associated with the State Performance Plan and Board goals.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of systems and projects in order to meet the Board goals and provide supports to districts and schools regarding special education services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in Special Education or Pupil Personnel Services (School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist), or, a Bachelor's Degree in one of these areas plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) providing education, special education, or pupil personnel services to students with disabilities in elementary and/or secondary schools.
• Knowledge of current issues and best practices in the field of special education.
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding students with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Educator or administrator license.
• General experience working with students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in a variety of educational settings, including special education cooperatives.
• Knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for serving students with disabilities from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of special education cooperatives.
• Knowledge of charter schools.

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed
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The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking qualified applicants to serve as Special Education Due Process Hearing Officers. Applicants must possess either a Juris Doctor degree or a graduate level degree in Education or a field related to rights of persons with disabilities. Persons employed by an Illinois School District or Special Education Cooperative may not serve as a hearing... officer. Individuals must also be resident in the State The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking qualified applicants to serve as Special Education Due Process Hearing Officers. Applicants must possess either a Juris Doctor degree or a graduate level degree in Education or a field related to rights of persons with disabilities. Persons employed by an Illinois School District or Special Education Cooperative may not serve as a hearing... officer. Individuals must also be resident in the State of Illinois.

Further information can be found at the link supplied.

The deadline for applying is COB on August 8, 2022. Please feel free to contact the ISBE Due Process Coordinator via email at aeulass@isbe.net or by phone at 217-782-5589 if you have any questions
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via Jooble schedule_type: Full-timesalary: 55,251–94,029 a year
Career Opportunity Position:Special Education Claim Analyst (Principal Consultant #1851) Inventory#:1851 Location:Springfield Union:IFSOE Department:Funding & Disbursements Anticipated Starting Salary Range:$55,251 - $69,821 Full Salary Range:$55,251 - $94,029 Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Posted Date:February 17, 2023 Closing Date:Open Until Filled ​Reporting to the Supervisor, coordinates all fiscal/reimbursement Career Opportunity

Position:Special Education Claim Analyst (Principal Consultant #1851)

Inventory#:1851

Location:Springfield

Union:IFSOE

Department:Funding & Disbursements

Anticipated Starting Salary Range:$55,251 - $69,821

Full Salary Range:$55,251 - $94,029

Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Posted Date:February 17, 2023

Closing Date:Open Until Filled

​Reporting to the Supervisor, coordinates all fiscal/reimbursement activities related to special education pupils including all requests for data and data analysis either by preparing responses or coordinating their preparation. Serves as liaison to Special Education and Software Solutions departments to improve functionality of special education pupil data systems as it impacts district payment. Analyzes special education funding trends and forecasts claim costs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• ​Reviews, evaluates and processes all claims for special education pupil reimbursement, maintaining... confidentiality and security of special education student records.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance via written correspondence or workshop presentations to school districts and special education cooperatives concerning proper procedures, law and regulations pertaining to pupil reimbursement.
• Calculates and maintains electronic documentation pertaining to reimbursement calculated outside of automated systems, such as reimbursement made to districts ordered by a due process hearing officer.
• Functions as the primary staff person responsible for various Financial Reimbursement Information System (FRIS) programs as assigned by the Director. This involves: a) loading allotments, budgets, amendments, payment schedules, audit adjustments and expenditure reports; b) correcting errors in data submitted; c) processing payments and vouchers; d) posting check returns to appropriate programs as necessary; e) preparing and distributing correspondence and related forms; f) providing technical assistance to clients concerning project records, reports and procedures; g) peforming a variety of complex functions in regards to federal FRIS programs including, but not limited to, monitoring program and project grants (current year and carryover) for correctness, recalculating and adjusting grant information as necessary; monitoring federal grant year payments to ensure that the oldest grant year is being utilized; performing grant year voucher corrections as necessary to avoid lapsing federal dollars.
• Serves as main liaison to Special Education and Software Solutions departments on behalf of Funding and Disbursements.
• Evaluates proposed changes to ISBE systems affecting special education pupil reimbursement and makes recommendations for system improvement.
• Reviews and analyzes special education pupil data to forecast future claim costs.
• Collaborates with Budgets department to identify estimated funding available for special education claims.
• Taking into account estimated resources available, identifies level of proration anticipated, or necessary, to pay out claims.
• Coordinates all internal and external requests for special education pupil reimbursement data and in collaboration with the Director, evaluates and provides analysis of legislative bills pertaining to special education pupil funding and reimbursement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• ​Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration, or, Bachelor's degree in one of these areas plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of experience in analyzing and summarizing large amounts of financial data.
• Experience in the field of accountancy or auditing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use Excel.
• Ability to think analytically with a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with teams in a collaborative manner.
• Ability to develop, interpret and communicate policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:
• ​Master's degree.
• Experience working with school district special education claims.
• Experience in governmental accounting.

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed
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Career Opportunity Position:Program Support (Program Specialist II #1645... Inventory#:1645 Location:Springfield or Chicago Union:AFSCME Department:Wellness Anticipated Starting Salary Range:$33,000 - $35,000 Full Salary Range:$33,000 - $58,000 Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Posted Date:January 23, 2023 Closing Date:Open Until Filled ​​Reporting to the Supervisor, provides clerical support to the Director and Career Opportunity

Position:Program Support (Program Specialist II #1645...

Inventory#:1645

Location:Springfield or Chicago

Union:AFSCME

Department:Wellness

Anticipated Starting Salary Range:$33,000 - $35,000

Full Salary Range:$33,000 - $58,000

Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Posted Date:January 23, 2023

Closing Date:Open Until Filled

​​Reporting to the Supervisor, provides clerical support to the Director and professional staff of the department. Daily work includes answering phones, gathering information and responding to inquiries, decision making, interpretation and application of Agency and department policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provides clerical support to the department by finalizing a variety of correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Establishes, organizes and maintains department files, including auditing files.
• Answers department main telephone line.
• Responds to inquiries requiring general knowledge of program operations.
• Assists with department conference planning.
• Schedules appointments.
• Makes travel and meeting arrangements and prepares expense claims.
• Maintains confidentiality for information related to personnel and department claims.
• Provides technical support to individuals, both internal and external, including accessing database systems, grant and contracts assistance, ensuring complete documentation, answering basic technical assistance questions, screening submissions and reports for completeness, and serving as a point of contact.
• Maintains and completes Management Information Database Accounting System (MIDAS) functions for the department.
• Responsible for ordering, securing, and distributing supplies for department staff.
• Serves as department timekeeper, maintaining and completing attendance in the timekeeping system.
• Serves as inventory clerk for the department, maintaining inventory records, documenting all inventory movements, and ensuring inventory control procedures are adhered to by staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.​​​

Required Qualifications:
• ​​High school diploma or equivalent.
• ​​Two years of progressively responsible secretarial or programmatic experience in an office setting involving typing, computer work, and/or other specialized training.
• ​​Experience with database management programs.
• ​​Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• ​​Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• ​​Working knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• ​​Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• ​​Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:
• ​​​​​Some college or technical training.
• Experience coordinating clerical and office procedures for a large department.


ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed
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via Jooble schedule_type: Full-timesalary: 64,996–107,243 a year
Career Opportunity Position:Visiting International Teacher Program Coordinator (#1725... Inventory#:1725 Location:Springfield or Chicago Union:Exempt Department:Multilingual Anticipated Starting Salary Range:$64,996 - $86,119 Full Salary Range:$64,996 - $107,243 Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Posted Date:October 28, 2022 Closing Date:Open Until Filled ​Reporting to the Director, will be responsible for coordinating Career Opportunity

Position:Visiting International Teacher Program Coordinator (#1725...

Inventory#:1725

Location:Springfield or Chicago

Union:Exempt

Department:Multilingual

Anticipated Starting Salary Range:$64,996 - $86,119

Full Salary Range:$64,996 - $107,243

Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Posted Date:October 28, 2022

Closing Date:Open Until Filled

​Reporting to the Director, will be responsible for coordinating the Visiting International Teacher Program. The individual will work closely with state embassies, consulates, school districts, and other stakeholders to identify and meet state teacher needs; interview and select international teachers through a formal recruitment program; and assist international teachers in obtaining Illinois educator licensure and acclimating to teaching in Illinois. Travel within Illinois and internationally is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• ​Develops and leads all aspects of international teacher recruitment for the state of Illinois.
• Conducts research and meets with stakeholders to identify state need.
• Engages stakeholders in the development of recruitment procedures and materials and creates said procedures and materials.
• Travels to state embassies and countries identified for recruitment efforts to interview and select teachers.
• Assists teachers with obtaining and maintaining Illinois educator licensure.
• Fosters relationships with international teachers who are recruited through the state program and have accepted teaching positions in Illinois.
• Provides support and technical assistance to new international teachers as they acclimate to teaching in Illinois.
• Oversees state initiatives related to mentoring and retention of international educators.
• Leads and participates in agency tasks and projects related to licensure, recruitment and retention.
• Tracks data related to recruitment, teacher performance, district/school level needs and need fulfillment, and program success.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
• ​Bachelor's Degree in international or global studies, an area of cultural studies, communication, advertising, marketing, public relations, business, foreign language, or education. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• At least two years of experience recruiting.
• Fluency in one or more languages in addition to English.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Cultural competency.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Exemplary writing skills.
• Knowledge of successful recruitment strategies, particularly for international individuals.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the state and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:
• ​Master's Degree.
• Experience recruiting individuals whose first language is not English.

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed
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Career Opportunity Position:Program Compliance Monitor (Principal Consultant #496) Inventory#:496 Location:Springfield or Chicago Union:IFSOE Department:Multilingual Anticipated Starting Salary Range:$55,251 - $69,821 Full Salary Range:$55,251 - $94,029 Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Posted Date:August 17, 2022 Closing Date:Open Until Filled ​Reporting to the Director, oversees the implementation of support and Career Opportunity

Position:Program Compliance Monitor (Principal Consultant #496)

Inventory#:496

Location:Springfield or Chicago

Union:IFSOE

Department:Multilingual

Anticipated Starting Salary Range:$55,251 - $69,821

Full Salary Range:$55,251 - $94,029

Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Posted Date:August 17, 2022

Closing Date:Open Until Filled

​Reporting to the Director, oversees the implementation of support and compliance monitoring protocols for state and federal legal guidance, rules, and law requirements as applicable to English learners and immigrant students; provides services for the fiscal and programmatic grant review, implementation and monitoring of one or more state or federal funded education programs; provides technical assistance and supports to the field, consistent with best practices and in alignment with all rules, regulations, and laws as applicable to English learners and immigrant students, including those English learners with... special education needs, in early learning programs, charter schools, or other contexts; conducts onsite monitoring visits of school districts to assure compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulatory provisions; produces complete monitoring reports; drafts business correspondence, papers, research, and data collection documents.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• ​Primarily responsible for managing and conducting the implementation of support and compliance monitoring protocols for state and federal legal guidance, rules, and law requirements as applicable to English learners and immigrant students.
• Develops clear communication tools (e.g., infographics, memos, etc.) regarding support and compliance monitoring procedures.
• Provides support and technical assistance to schools and districts in the implementation of required state and federal legal guidance, rules, and law requirements as applicable to English learners and immigrant students.
• Works with external stakeholders (as required) to complete duties and responsibilities.
• Develops and presents data reports aligned with English learner and immigrant data as requested.
• Oversees department grants and contracts, including writing, awarding, monitoring, reporting, and communicating with grantees.
• Reviews and approves grant applications, plans, program delivery reports, amendments, and other reports or evaluations submitted by districts.
• Assists in implementing one or more federal or state funded programs to ensure their effectiveness.
• Assures school and district compliance with all programmatic and fiscal regulations as related to laws and grants including, but not limited to, Title III and EL-EBF.
• Provides technical assistance to the field, consistent with best practices and in alignment with all rules, regulations, and laws as applicable to English learners.
• Assists district staff in the implementation of their programs consistent with best practices and legal provisions.
• Participates in department, center, and agency cross-functional teams as designated by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• ​Master's Degree, or, Bachelor's Degree plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Coursework in bilingual education, English as a second language, or applied linguistics.
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) working in education, preferably in school districts or state education agencies.
• Familiarity with grant procedures and writing academic or professional reports and other documents for a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge about bilingual education, including state and federal rules about English learners.
• Solid time-management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Proficient in a language other than standard English

Preferred Qualifications:
• ​Degree in Bilingual Education, English as a Second language, Education Policy, Public Policy, or Applied Linguistics.​

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed
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Career Opportunity Position:Assistant Legal Counsel (Assistant Legal Counsel #33... Inventory#:33 Location:Springfield or Chicago Union:Exempt Department:Legal Anticipated Starting Salary Range:$85,951 - $113,884 Full Salary Range:$85,951 - $141,819 Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Posted Date:January 13, 2023 Closing Date:Open Until Filled Reporting to the Legal Officer, provides legal advice and counsel to members Career Opportunity

Position:Assistant Legal Counsel (Assistant Legal Counsel #33...

Inventory#:33

Location:Springfield or Chicago

Union:Exempt

Department:Legal

Anticipated Starting Salary Range:$85,951 - $113,884

Full Salary Range:$85,951 - $141,819

Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Posted Date:January 13, 2023

Closing Date:Open Until Filled

Reporting to the Legal Officer, provides legal advice and counsel to members of the Illinois State Board of Education, State Superintendent, Legal Officer, and Agency management regarding general Education Law matters.​

Duties and Responsibilities:
• ​​​​Researches applicable law, regulations and non-regulatory guidance and drafts legal opinions, legislation, administrative rules, guidance, and other documents.
• ​​​​Provides legal and program guidance to the above-described individuals in developing policy and strategic decision-making.
• ​​​​Oversees relevant litigation and administrative proceedings.
• ​​​​Participates in Agency and external committees and task forces.
• ​​​​Advises and counsels on Educator Licensure matters and Labor Law.
• ​​​​Provides technical assistance to school administrators and other constituents as appropriate.
• ​​​​Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• ​​​​Graduation from an accredited law school. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• At least two years of experience working as a licensed attorney in the field of Education Law or a related legal field.
• Knowledge of Education Law.

Preferred Qualifications:
• ​​​Knowledge of Educator Licensure and Labor Law.


ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed
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via Tarta.ai posted_at: 9 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Position Type: Support Staff/Paraprofessional ... Date Posted: 5/2/2022 Location: North DuPage Special Education Cooperative Date Available: 08/08/2022 Closing Date: 05/23/2022 District: North DuPage Special Education CooperativeNDSEC is looking for a dedicated, compassionate educator to join our team. Duties: Assist special education teachers in a NDSEC program. Qualifications: Hold one of these licenses issued by ISBE: • Educator License Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
...
Date Posted:
5/2/2022

Location:
North DuPage Special Education Cooperative

Date Available:
08/08/2022

Closing Date:
05/23/2022

District:
North DuPage Special Education CooperativeNDSEC is looking for a dedicated, compassionate educator to join our team.

Duties: Assist special education teachers in a NDSEC program.

Qualifications: Hold one of these licenses issued by ISBE:
• Educator License with Stipulations: Endorsement as Paraprofessional Educator (ELS [Para])
• Substitute Teaching License (SUB)
For more information about license requirements, go here: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-License-with-Stipulations.aspx
For more information on how to apply for a prapro license, go here: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Application.aspx

Salary: Competitive hourly wage ($14/hr - $17/hr depending on level of education and experience)

Benefits:
Health insurance premiums fully paid by NDSEC for fulltime employee
. $500 deductible PPO plan
Pension fund (IMRF) participation
Life insurance $50,000 death benefit
Long term disability insurance at no cost to employee working above .50 FTE
Dental and Vision insurance available
403B retirement plan available
Pre-tax flex spending account available for medical and day care expenses
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via ZipRecruiter schedule_type: Full-time
POSITION:Recognition Liaison (Principal Consultant #679)INVENTORY#:679LOCATION:Springfield or ChicagoUNION:IFSOEDEPARTMENT:Regional ServicesANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY RANGE:$52,618 -$67,204FULL SALARY RANGE:$52,618 - $91,998OFFICE HOURS:Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.POSTED DATE:September 3, 2020CLOSING DATE:Open Until Filled Reporting to the Director, regulates and monitors the statutory... and regulatory compliance and recognition of public POSITION:Recognition Liaison (Principal Consultant #679)INVENTORY#:679LOCATION:Springfield or ChicagoUNION:IFSOEDEPARTMENT:Regional ServicesANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY RANGE:$52,618 -$67,204FULL SALARY RANGE:$52,618 - $91,998OFFICE HOURS:Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.POSTED DATE:September 3, 2020CLOSING DATE:Open Until Filled

Reporting to the Director, regulates and monitors the statutory... and regulatory compliance and recognition of public and nonpublic schools; oversees the execution of department contracts and federal and state grant awards; reviews and approves public school calendars (including Chicago District 299); and manages special projects identified as necessary to supporting ISBE's vision of ensuring each and every child is equipped to make meaningful contributions to society and live life to its fullest potential.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serves as team leader or team member for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public and non-public school recognition processes to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, the analysis of findings, preparation of reports, and oversight and coordination of follow-up activities.
• Oversees the execution of contracts and federal and state grant awards.
• Identifies problems/issues.
• Provides a variety of budget-related documents.
• Creates and distributes documents related to contracts and federal and state awards.
• Participates in the management of grant funds.
• Acts as the department lead on the calculation and drawing down of funds.
• Participates in special projects and assignments.
• Responds to and participates in the investigation of inquiries and concerns from school districts, parents, students, members of the general public, and other stakeholders with respect to all areas of public school and nonpublic school compliance and provides support to all schools and districts seeking to remedy areas of noncompliance.
• Reviews and approves public school calendars, including the calendars maintained by City of Chicago District 299 and alternative programs operated by Regional Offices of Education (ROEs).
• Provides technical assistance to ROEs, school districts, and external constituents as needed via email, phone, and presentations.
• Participates in the development and ongoing review/revision of webpages, publications, documents, and other materials that are required to carry out department and agency activities.
• Collaborates with other departments and agencies in order to help ISBE better serve all students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's Degree in Education, Teaching, Policy, Grant Management, Business, Finance, or a related field; or a Bachelor's Degree in one of the indicated fields plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) either as a teacher, administrator, school service personnel, in a public school, nonpublic school, school district, ROE, ISC, university, or state agency; or in policy, data, budgets, grant management, and/or project management.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Ability to present complex information to professional audiences in formal and informal settings.
• Ability to work with diverse teams.
• Ability to identify and locate resources.
• Knowledge of federal and state funding sources.
• Ability to set schedules and timelines.
• Knowledge of policy development.
• Demonstrated skill in written and oral communication, including public speaking.
• Commitment to public service and equity in schools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
PREFERRED:
• Experience working with public and non-public schools.
• Experience working with contracts and/or grants.
• Experience working in a variety of education settings.
• Experience working in policy and/or data.
Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Illinois State Board of Education
100 North First Street
Springfield, IL 62777-0001 To view full posting and apply electronically, please visit https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/CareerDisplayForm.aspx?ID=451. 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.Employment Type: Full-Time
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