Education Administrator - Inpatient School Leader

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

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