About this role
Job Requisition ID: 53058
Closing Date:
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: Special License - Professional Educator License and Administrative Endorsement
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $9,174.00 - $11,174.00 (Full Salary Range: $9,174.00 - $15,858.00)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
ASSISTANT SUPERITENDENT OF EXTENDED EDUCATION SERVICES (SPSA, Opt. 8T)
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Summary
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to serve as Assistant Superintendent of Statewide Education Services. The incumbent is responsible for a variety of high-level duties including managing compliance for extended educational services, making budgetary recommendations, developing and coordinating research projects, and overseeing all educational programming for youth in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice. The ideal candidate will possess prior administrative experience in an educational setting and the ability to work effectively with youth who demonstrate deviant behavior. The Department of Juvenile Justice encourages all interested and qualified individuals to apply.
Essential Functions
- Assists in the development, review, and support of procedures and policies related to educational services for emerging adults, student achievement, and alignment with Department initiatives.
- Serves as an on-site supervisor.
- Speaks on behalf of the Superintendent on regulatory and implementation issues related to extended education services.
- Develops and implements the Department of Juvenile Justice School District and Department of Juvenile Justice education policies and procedures.
- Makes recommendations to the Director of Human Resources in conjunction with the Superintendent of Schools on school district personnel issues.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires possession of a current and valid Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Professional Educator License with a Superintendent (Pre-K–12) endorsement.
- Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience as an administrator in an educational setting.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prefers at least five (5) years of experience monitoring and ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates as it relates to educational services.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning and reviewing work, implementing discipline, carrying out employee evaluations, and reassigning staff to meet day to day expectations.
• Prefers at least (3) years of professional experience working with youth demonstrating deviant behavior.
Conditions of Employment
• Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ drug screening.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday -Friday
Headquarter Location: 2715 W Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Human Resources
Email: [email protected]
Posting Group: Education; Leadership & Management; Public Safety; Social Services
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Other facts
About State of Illinois
DCFS is responsible for protecting children and strengthening families through the investigation and intervention of suspected child abuse. If you suspect a child is being maltreated or a family is in need of help, call the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE. All calls are confidential. The Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day.
What you'll do
- The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for managing compliance for extended educational services and overseeing educational programming for youth in custody. This includes developing policies, making budgetary recommendations, and serving as an on-site supervisor.
Ready to join State of Illinois?
Take the next step in your career journey