Education Program Consultant (Special Education Finance)

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

The Iowa Department of Education seeks an Education Program Consultant (Special Education Finance) to guide districts on state and federal laws, fund usage, and regulatory reporting for special education finance. You will stay current with statutory changes and participate in cross-agency activities to improve fiscal operations.

The role emphasizes strong communication, data analysis, and collaboration with diverse teams, with a focus on public service and educational outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and five years of full-time post-graduate work experience in education, finance, or related fields.
• Master's degree with PK-12/ post-secondary experience is preferred.
• Iowa Teaching Certificate and school business authorization are desirable.
• Experience in finance, accounting, auditing, or data analysis is beneficial.
• Experience interpreting regulatory language for clear presentation.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical assistance to school districts on state and federal laws, fund use, and reporting for special education finance.
• Review publications, engage in professional development, and stay current with regulations.
• Participate in bureau and division meetings and collaborate with schools and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Data analysis

Public relations

Time management

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Master's degree

Iowa Teaching Certificate

School Business Official Authorization

Tools

Spreadsheets

Regulatory reporting systems

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Your Responsibilities

As the Education Program Consultant (Special Education Finance), you will guide, support, and work with your co-workers to:

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to school districts on State and Federal law/regulations, allowable uses of funds, and regulatory reporting related to special education finance.
• Maintain professional competency through review of publications, professional development, and staying current with statutory and industry changes.
• Participate in professional activities of Bureau, Division, Department, and national and state organizations. This work includes regular participation in bureau and division meetings, school business operations activities, assigned work teams, and other duties as assigned.

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

• Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Creation and manipulation of spreadsheets including experience with formulas and functions
• 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 and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner
• Ability to manage self in relation to prioritization and time management
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with special education finance
• Experience with special education programs
• Experience with special education applications, including special education supplement and special educating billing
• Experience reviewing audit findings of the special education program
• Strong communication, mathematical, and analytical skills.
• Preference will also be given to candidates with proficiency in spreadsheets, governmental accounting experience, or experience interpreting code and regulation

Hours

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel

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:
• https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf (Download PDF reader)

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 .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• 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:
• Professional training, teaching, or counseling experience in an educational setting;
• Professional administrative experience in an educational setting;
• Professional finance, accounting, or auditing experience, including the preparation or analysis of financial statements;
• Professional experience in a major technical program area housed within the Iowa Department of Education;
• Professional data integration, data analysis, and statistical analysis experience;
• Professional communications experience, including public relations, marketing, or journalism; or
• Professional school safety and emergency preparedness experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.