Assessor and Training Specialist-ISBE

The role involves providing assessment for Illinois State Board of Education programs, conducting inter-reliability assessments, and writing reports. It is suitable for individuals with experience in early childhood education and evaluation.

Location: Remote (Illinois)

Salary: $51,966–$75,351/yr

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site or virtual evaluation and support for state early childhood programs using the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales.
• Prepares and submits evaluation reports according to the required time frame and criteria.
• Ensures accurate documentation and protocol for the Illinois State Board of Education Compliance Checklist.
• Participates in inter-rater reliability training, writes related reports, and maintains reliability.
• Attends all staff, assessment team, and supervision meetings.
• Provides support for other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Master's Degree strongly preferred.
• Teaching license and/or public early childhood teaching experience.
• Three to five (3-5) years teaching or administrative experience in early childhood education.
• State of Illinois residency.
• Prior experience with early childhood evaluation tools like the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, third edition for Pre-K classrooms.
• Successful experience as a skilled team member.
• High level of knowledge or previous reliability on observation tools.
• Reliable transportation to travel throughout Illinois.
• Willingness to attend ongoing training to obtain and retain assessment reliability.
• Prior experience in early childhood assessment preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Educational Opportunities

Additional Information

• This is a remote position within Illinois with state-wide travel.
• Requires travel, computer skills, physical activity including walking, bending, standing, lifting.
• May need to visit Chicago, Wheeling, or Lisle campuses for meetings/events.