Accreditation Consultant 2026-02404

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement – Pension and 457B plans

Flexible schedules and work-life-balan

Meaningful work for Wyoming

Total compensation details via State

Job summary

The State of Wyoming seeks an Education Program Specialist to support accreditation activities and MTSS guidance, ensuring compliance with statutes and rules. You will coordinate staff certification reviews and collaborate with the Professional Teaching Standards Board to strengthen school improvement and graduation requirements.

Collaborative work with school districts, stakeholders, and the Wyoming Department of Education will be essential to promote continuous improvement and high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field.
• 1–2 years progressive experience in Education or Instruction (Education Program Specialist level) or 4–6 years with substitution.
• Knowledge of office software and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with school districts identified as accredited with support to provide technical assistance on school improvement initiatives.
• Coordinates annual staff certification reviews and verifies compliance with statutory and accreditation requirements.
• Reviews annual accreditation submissions, analyzes district evidence, and prepares reports for the State Board of Education.
• Serves as the MTSS primary state contact, supporting statewide implementation and guidance in mathematics and literacy.
• Provides guidance on state graduation requirements and related statutes and rules.
• Participates as a WDE peer reviewer, evaluating district submissions and providing improvement feedback.
• Acts as primary contact for Gifted and Talented Education and guides districts and stakeholders.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders and delivers professional customer service.

Skills

Microsoft Office familiarity

Customer service

Interpersonal communications

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OpenUntilFilled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position supports Wyoming’s accreditation team and accreditation processes by collaborating on school improvement initiatives as required by W.S. 21-2-304(a)(i) and coordinating staff certification reviews in accordance with W.S. 21-7-303. The position works closely with the Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements and reviews annual accreditation submissions for alignment with applicable statutes and rules. As the state contact for the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), this position provides guidance and support to school districts in strengthening intervention strategies and improving student outcomes. The position also ensures compliance with Chapter 3 rules and W.S. 21-2-304(a)(iii) related to graduation requirements. Additionally, the position participates in peer reviews, providing constructive feedback and technical assistance to strengthen school capacity, promote continuous improvement, and support positive student outcomes while ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package

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Human Resource Contact: Jen Shirley / 307-777-6385 /

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Collaborates with school districts and schools identified as “accredited with support” to provide technical assistance related to school improvement initiatives
• Coordinates annual staff certification reviews and collaborates with the Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) to verify compliance with applicable statutory and accreditation requirements
• Reviews annual accreditation submissions, analyzes district evidence, and prepares reports and recommendations for the Wyoming State Board of Education
• Serves as the primary state contact for Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), supports statewide implementation, and provides guidance to districts in mathematics and literacy
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to school districts regarding state graduation requirements and compliance with applicable statutes and rules
• Participates as a WDE peer reviewer by evaluating district submissions and evidence and providing feedback to support continuous improvement
• Serves as the primary point of contact for Gifted and Talented Education and provides guidance and technical assistance to districts and stakeholders
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders through oral and written communication and provides professional customer service
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance accreditation, continuous improvement, and statewide educational quality

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to applicants with experience as a classroom teacher or school administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of commonly used office software and communication technologies
• Knowledge of customer service skills
• Knowledge of interpersonal communications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Education)

Experience: 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.

OR

Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical office environment.

NOTES

• FLSA: Exempt
• Successful applicants must reside in Wyoming or maintain a primary residence within a 100-mile radius of Cheyenne for the duration of their employment with the Wyoming Department of Education
• Applicants may be asked to provide transcripts of any relevant coursework at the time of the interview or hire
• Successful candidates must pass a fingerprinting, background, and reference check

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.