Licensing Specialist

POSITION TITLE: EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND LICENSURE PROJECT COORDINATION (PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT #1783)

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $60,047 - $75,881

The Educator Effectiveness Department is seeking new talent to add to its team! This position will lead and participate in a variety of initiatives and projects related to department and agency initiatives aimed at improving the educator pipeline and effectiveness of the educator workforce. This position will also evaluate applications for licensure which will enable qualified educators to obtain Illinois licensure and serve in Illinois public schools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads and participates in projects and initiatives related to educator effectiveness, preparation, licensure, and renewal.
• Coordinates and leads meetings, audits, and presentations.
• Works closely with management to keep all department projects on task for completion by the required deadline.
• Oversees department grants and contracts, including awarding, monitoring, reporting, and communicating with grantees and vendors.
• Provides quality project management, plans and leads meetings, and analyzes data to make informed decisions on work products.
• Completes evaluations for educator licensure, including reviewing 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.
• Designs, develops, and delivers trainings and professional development targeted toward internal team members and external stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Valid professional educator license. (COPY OF LICENSE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Valid National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification.
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) working as a teacher, school support personnel, or administrator in an Illinois public school.
• Experience serving as the lead on work projects, assignments or trainings with little direction from management.
• Ability to serve as a self-starter for learning needs.
• General knowledge of Illinois preparation, licensure, and renewal processes.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work independently with little direction from management.
• Ability to use virtual platforms to participate in and conduct meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• Degree in Education.
• Experience developing or leading professional development or trainings in an education setting, and experience designing and disseminating publications (such as a newsletter) to stakeholders in education.