Grants Education Program Consultant, Division Of Special Education

Iowa Department of Education's mission is creating excellence in education through leadership and service. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to make this a reality.

Responsibilities Include -

• Responsible for assisting with development and implementation of and documentation of procedures to be used by recipients to access and use Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grants (state formula grants and discretionary grants).
• Provide guidance, technical assistance and support to Iowa school districts on access and use of:
• 1. Part B formula grants, which assist states in providing a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for children with disabilities, ages three through 21 (Authorized by Part B, Section 611 for children ages three through 21. Authorized by Part B, Section 619 for children ages three through five.), 2. Part C formula grants which support early intervention services for infants and toddlers, ages birth through two, and their families and 3. Discretionary grants.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the state and federal policy and the impact of proposed legislation on the bureaus and the programs it oversees.
• Support the Department priorities through performing other duties as assigned by the Bureau Chief or Administrative Consultant.

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 that includes:

- Insurance: Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability

- IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) and Retirement Investor Club (RIC)

- Time Off and Leave: Sick, Vacation, Family and Military Leave

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.

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