Education Finance Consultant - Special Education

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Employee discounts

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Iowa Department of Education is seeking an Education Program Consultant (Special Education Finance) to support school districts with state and federal regulations, allowable fund uses, and regulatory reporting in special education finance.

The role emphasizes technical guidance, data analysis, and collaboration across the Bureau of School Business Operations to improve public education funding outcomes.

Qualifications

• Passion for pursuing common goals in public service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic and analytical mindset.
• Collect, analyze, and review fiscal data.
• Ability to work in complex situations and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret regulatory language and present clearly.
• Time management and prioritization across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to school districts on state and federal law/regulations and reported special education finance.
• Maintain professional competency through publications and professional development.
• Participate in bureau/division meetings and cross-team activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5+ yrs post-grad experience

Master's degree + 3+ yrs experience

School Business Official Authorization + 7+ yrs finance/audit

5 yrs edu/admin/finance-related experience w/ education coursework equivalence

Job description

Iowa Department of Education is seeking an Education Program Consultant (Special Education Finance) to support school districts with state and federal regulations, allowable fund uses, and regulatory reporting in special education finance.

The role emphasizes technical guidance, data analysis, and collaboration across the Bureau of School Business Operations to improve public education funding outcomes.