Compliance Monitor (Principal Consultant #1708)

Compliance Monitor (Principal Consultant #1708) Location: Springfield or Chicago Union: IFSOE 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. Office location note: Springfield or Chicago Reporting to the Supervisor, 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. Reviews and approves grant applications, plans, program delivery reports, amendments, and/or other reports or evaluations submitted by districts. Assists in implementing one or more federal or state funded programs to ensure their effectiveness. Assure 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 Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION) Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) working in education, preferably in schools, local education agencies, or state education agencies. Experience with English learners, bilingual programs, dual language programs, and/or linguistics. Basic computer knowledge. Knowledge of law or grants. Proficient in a language other than standard English. Preferred Qualifications Experience as an educator or administrator. Experience leading professional development. Experience with budgets and/or grants. Knowledge about strategic planning, research methodologies, organizational development and/or adult/student learning. Familiarity with grant procedures (e.g., application, implementation, monitoring, technical assistance). Knowledge in conducting research and/or data analysis. Knowledge of Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and other federal and state legislation impacting culturally and linguistically diverse learners. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois State Board of Education