Education Administrator Independence - 50644 - Buchanan County

Iowa National Guard; Independence, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans (IPERS)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Independence Mental Health Institute, is seeking an Education Administrator for a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule in Independence, IA. The role leads academic programming within a year-round school inside a psychiatric hospital setting, supervising educators and coordinating with treatment teams.

The position requires teaching certification, a master’s degree in school administration, and five years of teaching experience, with background checks

Qualifications

• Completion of teaching certification requirements established by the Iowa Department of Education, including a master's degree in school administration.
• Five years of experience as a professional teacher.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate academic programs to ensure consistent, needs-based educational services.
• Develop and maintain curriculum aligned with credit standards; assess programs semi-annually and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Manage the academic budget, review and approve purchasing requests, and ensure compliance with procurement and grant requirements.
• Conduct regular classroom visits to evaluate instruction, student engagement, and overall program impact.
• Complete required state, federal, accreditation, and institutional reporting.
• Collaborate with public schools on transcripts, student re-entry, and special services.

Education

Master's degree in school administration

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) is seeking an Education Administrator to join our team! This is a full-time position with a Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. schedule and opportunity for growth and development.

The Education Administrator oversees all academic programming within our year-round school serving youth in a psychiatric hospital setting. This position supervises educational staff, ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, and maintains high-quality learning environments that meet the unique needs of our students.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate academic programs to ensure consistent, needs-based educational services.
• Develop and maintain curriculum aligned with credit standards; assess programs semi-annually and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Manage the academic budget, review and approve purchasing requests, and ensure compliance with procurement and grant requirements.
• Conduct regular classroom visits to evaluate instruction, student engagement, and overall program impact.
• Complete required state, federal, accreditation, and institutional reporting.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and visual appeal of all instructional areas.
• Collaborate with public schools on transcripts, student re-entry, and special services.
• Coordinate with treatment teams to align academic and clinical objectives.
• Supervise Educators and Education Aides, complete performance evaluations, manage staff leave, address disciplinary issues, and provide instructional coverage when needed.
• Provide student counseling related to discipline, transcripts, and future educational planning.
• Participate in assigned committees, interview prospective academic staff, attend annual training, and represent the institution at statewide education administrator meetings.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

IMHI provides inpatient treatment and acute psychiatric services,includingindividualized treatment plans and support for children and adolescent patients to continue their education. Individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well. If you enjoy helping people with adult, children and family services, mental health treatment, disabilities services, and long-term care, this is a wonderful opportunity to consider. For more IMHI info: https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/independence-mental-health-institute

When a long-term team member was asked, “why did you choose a career at IMHI,” the team member stated, “It really is the work that has kept me here. The work is rewarding. The patients are the most difficult to treat and most expensive. We are the final stop for getting cutting edge psychiatric treatment.”

Benefits of Joining IMHI

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Independence Highlights

IMHI is in Independence, Iowa, a city of approximately 6,000, located in scenic Northeast Iowa. The Wapsipinicon River flows through town offering many recreational opportunities from canoeing to fishing. Independence is a progressive community sporting a newer public library, trails, and Cedar Rock state park which includes a Frank Lloyd Wright home.

Independence is 30 minutes from Waterloo/Cedar Falls home of the UNI Panthers, 45 minutes from Cedar Rapids and 1 hour from Iowa City, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Completion of teaching certification requirements established by the Iowa Department of Education including a masters degree in school administration and five years of experience as a professional teacher.

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