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Form of workMonitoring 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.
The Monitoring Education Program Consultant will be an integral member of the Division of Special Education, monitoring of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Work Duties Include -
- Support monitoring of IDEA implementation, including self-assessment and data collection activities, to identify areas of commendation and areas of noncompliance that require corrective action.
- Provide technical assistance in the development and implementation of the corrective action activities.
- Disseminate information by phone and in writing and coordinate to provide technical assistance to schools and partners in response to general and policy interpretation.
- Participate in the development and dissemination of policy guidance, regulations, and program guidance in all areas of responsibility.
- Manage the resolution of audit findings. Support districts in corrective action plans.
- 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.
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:
- Professional training, teaching, or counseling experience in an educational setting;
- Professional administrative experience in an educational setting;
- Professional personnel administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal systems, selection devices, or labor relations;
- Professional finance, accounting, or auditing experience including the preparation or analysis of financial statements;
- 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 this link to view the job description.
Employment Type: Full-time
