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Form of workPosition Number: 2208-2961
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: Dec 8, 2023
Special Education
Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.
Special Application Information:
Incomplete applications will not be considered. List current/most recent job first. Account for all time periods including unemployment, self-employment, and military service. A resume may be attached to your required online application form; however, it may not be used as a substitute for completing any part of our application package. To make a call using the Arkansas Relay Service, dial 1-800-285-1121 (Voice) or 1-800-285-1131 (TDD), and for customer service, dial 1-800-285-7192 (V/TDD).
Verification of Education/Training/Certification/Licensure:
If it is a requirement that a college degree/master's degree/doctorate/license/registration is necessary to hold any position with ADE, the employee must submit proof of such to the Human Resources Office within 30 days of the hire date. Proof includes a notarized college transcript with the degree received indicated, a letter from a college registrar, copy of the license/registration.
Duties:
The Monitoring Program Effectiveness (MPE) Program Advisor is a federally funded position that provides leadership, support, and service to school districts across Arkansas with the implementation of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the state special education laws and rules. This position is necessary to ensure that districts are monitored and compliant with IDEA, as required by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Additionally, PROGRAM ADVISORs conduct state complaint investigations to determine the implementation of Part B of IDEA. This PROGRAM ADVISOR is responsible for monitoring special education programs in local school districts, charter schools, and co-ops which encompass between 35 and 53 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) annually. In addition to monitoring, the PROGRAM ADVISOR provides technical assistance for program improvement for the LEAs they support, impacting the ability to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Class Code: E019C
Grade: GS09
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $50,222.00 - $72,822.00
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in public administration, educational administration, education, or related field; plus five years of experience in education, PUBLIC SCHOOL administration, or related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
