Resources for Careers in EdTech

31 May 2022

Endorsements

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) provides teaching endorsements in several key areas related to technology education. Specific endorsement requirements are available on the ISBE Licensure webpage and on the ISBE Endorsement Guide.

Available endorsements as of January 2019:

  • Library Information Specialist
  • Technology Specialists

Find a Job

Illinois school districts typically use on of the following sites to post edtech-related positions:

Certifications, Badges, and Microcredentials

Certifications offer ways of demonstrating mastery over a specific topic. Although not as common in education as in technical fields, educator certifications are an increasingly popular way of communicating skills and expertise.