Transition Education Program Consultant, Division Of Special Education

Transition 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 -

• Support and provide technical assistance to the statewide scaling and implementation of evidence-based practices for secondary students eligible for Special Education. Work with schools and regional partners to facilitate successful post secondary transition for Iowa students receiving Special Education support. Provide them with the information, services, and supports they need to ensure that they have the opportunity to achieve their goals. This includes, but is not limited to, transition planning, opportunities and programs, transition services and requirements, as authorized by IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act, education and employment options for students and youth with disabilities after leaving secondary school.
• Provide guidance and support in implementing evidence-based practices including, but not limited to, specially designed instruction in relation to secondary literacy, preparation for post-secondary education, work based learning, and career and technical education. Which includes, but is not limited to, career planning, internship and job placements.
• Participation in existing statewide collaborative implementation and scaling structures, including:
  • 1) facilitation of or membership on statewide development and delivery teams;
  • 2) providing technical assistance focusing on evaluation for instructional design; designing instruction and delivering instruction and other supports;
  • 3) using implementation science to support scaling and implementation efforts; and
  • 4) supports secondary transition efforts within IDEA-DA.
• Ensure implementation of IDEA requirements, with emphasis on the secondary transition requirements for IEPs. This includes interpretation of federal and state regulations, drafting of policy guidance, supporting collection and reporting of federally required data, and participating in integrated monitoring requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services and other external partners and infrastructure components of the Statewide Special Education Leadership Network (e.g., Professional Learning Governance Council, Procedures Governance Council and ACHIEVE Governance Council).
• Participate in comprehensive efforts of the Department, Division and Bureau, including Department, Division and Bureau meetings and assigned work teams.
• 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:

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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