Career Opportunity

Position : Multilingual / Language Development Department Supervisor (Supervisor #1886)Inventory# : 1886Location : Springfield or ChicagoUnion : ExemptDepartment : Multilingual / Language DevelopmentAnticipated Starting Salary Range : $75,395 - $99,899Full Salary Range : $75,395 - $124,402Office Hours : Monday Friday 8 : 00 a.

m. 5 : 00 p.m.Posted Date : February 28, 2024Closing Date : Open Until Filled

• Reporting to the Director, assists in providing leadership and direction of the overall operations of the Multilingual / Language Development Department;
• supervises staff; oversees and administers state and federal programs; maintains strong project management and coordination between projects, across Illinois State Board of Education (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.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Supervises staff.
• Assists in mentoring and training new employees.
• 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's 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 Multilingual / Language Development Department initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Master's degree in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Bilingual Education, Child Development or similar educational field, or, a 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, linguistics, or world language. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) working in the field of education.
• Experience managing projects at the state or local level.
• Experience working in a Bilingual, ESL, or World Language Program in a school district or in higher education.
• Experience providing supervision and guidance to multiple staff.
• Working knowledge of Federal Title III English Learner Grant programs and / or grant writing, reviewing, and administration in general.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a language other than English.
• Ability to research and critically analyze issues.
• Knowledge of best practices in English learner education, bilingual education, Title I Part C Migrant Education, or world language education.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working in public policy or administration.
• Experience with Title I Part C Migrant Education Program administration, visiting international teacher programs, or ethnic language 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.

Last updated : 2024-03-02