Education Program Consultant (Nonpublic)

Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Education seeks an Education Program Consultant to support nonpublic schools in special education. This role involves leadership in IEP implementation, professional learning facilitation, and ensuring compliance with educational regulations. A successful candidate will possess a teaching license, strong leadership skills, and a desire to improve the educational outcomes for students with disabilities.

Benefits

Opportunities to make a difference in children's lives

Collaborative work environment

Employee discounts from various vendors

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in education, teaching, or consulting.
• Strong background in special education processes.
• Ability to interpret and communicate regulatory language.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for special education in nonpublic schools.
• Develop and implement support materials for IEP teams.
• Coordinate statewide network of IEP facilitators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Teaching License with a Special Education Endorsement

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

Iowa Department of Education’s mission is ensuring all students experience a world-class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking a highly qualified leader to serve as the Department’s Education Program Consultant for Nonpublic schools with Student & Family Special Education Services. This person will provide key leadership and oversight for the Department.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide information, professional learning and other support materials and tools for IEP teams and administrators of public and nonpublic schools to support strong processes, as required in federal and state law, for students enrolled in accredited nonpublic schools, including:
• the formation of IEP teams;
• informed participation on IEP team meetings and all relevant IEP team work, including students, families, teacher service providers, and administrators of public and nonpublic schools;
• the development of IEPs including consideration of an accredited nonpublic school as a placement option for FAPE in the least restrictive environment;
• implementation of IEPs with fidelity; and due processes.
• Ensure meaningful consultation between area education agencies, school districts and accredited nonpublic schools occurs, including the development and distribution of professional learning and other materials.
• Develop, distribute to school districts and accredited nonpublic schools, and implement a plan to identify, evaluate, and promote strategies and models for providing special education and related services with accredited nonpublic schools that improve the experiences and outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate the development and sustainability of a statewide network of IEP facilitators, including those with specific expertise/knowledge of special education delivered in a nonpublic school.

Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.


If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please [e-mail] .



Hours:8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday – Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel


A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:

• Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Knowledge and experience with coordinating the development of legislation, administrative rules, and legislative proposals
• Ability to work collaboratively on, and provide leadership for, high-performing teams
• Ability to work independently, moving projects forward with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders

CREDENTIALS:

• Teaching License with a Special Education Endorsement OR
• Special Education Consultant OR
• Professional Service License OR
• School Psychologist OR
• Other Special Education Credentials

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

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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:

a. Professional training, teaching, or counseling experience in an educational setting;

b. Professional administrative experience in an educational setting;

c. Professional personnel administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal systems, selection devices, or labor relations;

d. Professional finance, accounting, or auditing experience including the preparation or analysis of financial statements;

e. Professional experience in a major technical program area utilized by the Iowa Department of Education or Board of Educational Examiners.

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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