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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Education Program Consultant (Nonpublic) in Des Moines, Iowa
Education Program Consultant (Nonpublic)
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Education Program Consultant (Nonpublic)
Salary
$65,416.00 - $101,129.60 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-00315
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Opening Date
08/16/2024
Closing Date
9/16/2024 11:59 PM Central
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#LI-POST
Point of Contact
idoe.hr@iowa.gov
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To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process.
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Job Description
Iowa Department of Education’s mission is ensuring all students experience a world-class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential.
We are seeking a highly qualified leader to serve as the Department’sEducation Program Consultant for Nonpublic schools with Student & Family Special Education Services. This person will provide key leadership and oversight for the Department.
Your Responsibilities:
Provide information, professional learning and other support materials and tools for IEP teams and administrators of public and nonpublic schools to support strong processes, as required in federal and state law, for students enrolled in accredited nonpublic schools, including:
the formation of IEP teams;
informed participation on IEP team meetings and all relevant IEP team work, including students, families, teacher service providers, and administrators of public and nonpublic schools;
the development of IEPs including consideration of an accredited nonpublic school as a placement option for FAPE in the least restrictive environment;
implementation of IEPs with fidelity; and due processes.
Ensure meaningful consultation between area education agencies, school districts and accredited nonpublic schools occurs, including the development and distribution of professional learning and other materials.
Develop, distribute to school districts and accredited nonpublic schools, and implement a plan to identify, evaluate, and promote strategies and models for providing special education and related services with accredited nonpublic schools that improve the experiences and outcomes for students with disabilities.
Coordinate the development and sustainability of a statewide network of IEP facilitators, including those with specific expertise/knowledge of special education delivered in a nonpublic school.
Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.
If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contactidoe.hr@iowa.gov.
Hours: 8:00 A.M.. – 4:30 P.M. Monday – Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel
A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:
Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service
Knowledge and experience with coordinating the development of legislation, administrative rules, and legislative proposals
Ability to work collaboratively on, and provide leadership for, high-performing teams
Ability to work independently, moving projects forward with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interpret and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner
Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders
CREDENTIALS:
Teaching License with a Special Education Endorsement OR
Special Education Consultant OR
Professional Service License OR
School Psychologist OR
Other Special Education Credentials
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
Collaborative, positive work environment
Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow
Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country
Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
Competitive salary and benefits package:
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and five years of full-time post-graduate work experience in any one or a combination of the following areas:
a. Professional training, teaching, or counseling experience in an educational setting;
b. Professional administrative experience in an educational setting;
c. Professional personnel administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal systems, selection devices, or labor relations;
d. Professional finance, accounting, or auditing experience including the preparation or analysis of financial statements;
e. Professional experience in a major technical program area utilized by the Iowa Department of Education or Board of Educational Examiners.
2) A combination of a total of five years of post-graduate education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited post-graduate college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience.
3) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree, possession of a valid Iowa Teaching Certificate, and three academic years of teaching and/or administrative experience in PK-12 and/or a post-secondary educational institution.
4) Possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and seven years of full-time professional experience in finance, accounting, or auditing, including the preparation or analysis of financial statements.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/EducationProgramConsultant-01071.pdf)
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, or Higher? IF YES, how many years do you have of full-time postgraduate work experience in any one or a combination of the following areas: a. Professional training, teaching, or counseling experience in an educational setting; b. Professional administrative experience in an educational setting; c. Professional personnel administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal systems, selection devices, or labor relations; d. Professional finance, accounting, or auditing experience including the preparation or analysis of financial statements; e. Professional experience in a major technical program area utilized by the Iowa Department of Education or Board of Educational Examiners.
Not applicable – I do not have a Bachelor's Degree or higher with the identified areas
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Two years to less than four years of experience in the identified areas.
Four to less than five years of experience in the identified areas.
Five or more years of experience in the identified areas
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How many years do you have of a combination of post-graduate education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited post-graduate college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience
Not applicable – I do not have a post-graduate education with the experience in the identified areas.
No post-graduate education or experience in the identified area
Less than two years of post-graduate education and/or experience in the identified areas
Two years to less than four years of post-graduate education and/or experience in the identified areas.
Four years to less than five years of post-graduate education and/or experience in the identified areas.
Five or more years of post-graduate education and/or experience in the identified areas
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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree, or higher and have a valid possession of a valid Iowa Teaching Certificate? IF YES, how many years do you have of full-time teaching and/or administrative experience in PK-12 and/or a post-secondary educational institution?
No experience in the identified areas
Less than one year of experience in the identified areas
One years to less than Three years of experience in the identified areas.
Three or more years of experience in the identified areas
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Do you have possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and seven years of full-time professional experience in finance, accounting, or auditing, including the preparation or analysis of financial statements?
Yes - I have the possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and have the seven years of professional work identified
No - I do not have the possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and the seven years of professional work identified
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State of Iowa
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Address
Grimes State Office Building
400 E 14th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://www.educateiowa.gov/
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