Special Education - Editor (Principal Consultant #1111)

Position : Special Education - Editor (Principal Consultant #1111)

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.Location : Springfield or ChicagoUnion : IFSOEDepartment : Special EducationAnticipated Starting Salary Range : $60,047 - $75,881Full Salary Range : $60,047 - $102,191Office Hours : Monday Friday 8 : 00 a.

m. 5 : 00 p.m.Posted Date : August 13, 2024Reporting to the Director, the position is responsible for editing reports and other documents prepared by authors;

assists authors in assuring the consistency of reports and documents with all requirements for release and publication; prepares and develops documents as assigned by department management.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Reviews and edits department reports, guidance documents, and manuals.Conducts high-quality editing by correcting grammatical, formatting, and stylistic errors based on the Agency's guidelines and templates.

Provides corrective and positive feedback to writers that help improve content quality and tone.Researches topic ideas.Prepares and edits documents required by the Agency in the implementation of its goals and activities, including technical assistance presentations.

Reviews federal and state statutes and regulations and other documentation in preparing written documents.Provides technical assistance for the department.

Develops ISBE website content and updates for the Special Education Department, including interfacing with Special Education and IT staff to facilitate changes and updates to the Special Education website content to ensure accuracy and accessibility of information to users.Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or related field plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) as a writer or editor.

Experience with technical writing.Knowledge of assessment and research methodologies.Ability to analyze, interpret and apply results.

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.Proven ability to prioritize, multitask and ensure timely deliverables.

Strong research skills and the ability to analyze and interpret data.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop or other publishing tools.

Basic understanding of corporate literature (brochures, letterheads, communication documents, annual report, website content).Preferred Qualifications :

Master's degree in English, Journalism, or related field.Specialization and certification / approval in Special Education and Assessment.

Experience in education (preferably special education) working as a teacher, administrator, or in a consulting capacity with 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.

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