Grant Reviewer

Career Opportunity

Position:Grant Reviewer (Principal Consultant #1309)Inventory#:1309Location:Springfield or ChicagoUnion:IFSOEDepartment:Multilingual/Language DevelopmentAnticipated Starting Salary Range:$62,449 - $78,917Full Salary Range:$62,449 - $106,278Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Posted Date:March 16, 2026Closing Date:Open Until Filled

Reporting to the Supervisor, performs duties related primarily to services to school districts with English Learner, Bilingual Education, and/or immigrant students; provides technical assistance to school staff on meeting the needs of their students; reviews programs for compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations and performs other duties related to the implementation of programs for this student population; assists management in the administration of programs assigned to the department; participates in or organizes meetings related to department activities; prepares or oversees the preparation of reports, correspondence, papers and other documents.​

Duties and Responsibilities:

• ​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 developing applications and 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.
• Manages technical assistance and inquiries pertaining to English learners with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan.
• Develops and presents professional learning opportunities to address the needs of English learners with disabilities.
• Supports the Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education on all EL-SPED related matters.
• Provides technical assistance to the field consistent with best practices and in alignment with all applicable rules, regulations, and law as applicable to English learners.
• Assists district staff in the implementation of their programs consistent with best practices and legal provisions.
• Supports in conducting the implementation of compliance monitoring protocols for state and federal legal guidance, rules, and law requirements as applicable to English learners and immigrant students.
• 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 as a result of compliance monitoring.
• Works with external stakeholders (as required) to complete duties and responsibilities.
• Participates in department, center, and agency cross-functional teams as designated by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.​​

Required Qualifications:

• ​​​Master's degree, 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, World Language, or Applied Linguistics. (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, linguistics and/or world language programs.
• ​​​Experience with writing or administering grants.
• ​​​Basic computer knowledge.
• ​​​Knowledge of law or grants.
• ​​​Familiarity with grant procedures (e.g., application, implementation, monitoring, technical assistance).
• ​​​Proficient in a language other than standard English. ​

Preferred Qualifications:

• ​​ Master's degree in Education.
• Degree in Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, World Language, Education Policy, Public Policy, or Applied Linguistics.
• Experience as an educator or administrator.
• Experience with special education programming.
• Experience with budgets.
• Experience with developing and/or presenting professional development.
• Knowledge of special education, dually identified students, or bilingual special education.
• Knowledge in strategic planning, research methodologies, organizational development and/or adult/student learning.
• 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.​

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.