Education Program Consultant (Title I, Part A)

State-of-Iow; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Education is seeking an Education Program Consultant (Title I, Part A) to provide technical assistance, program monitoring, and guidance to school districts, AEAs, and non-public schools. This role focuses on coordinating Title I, Part A program activities, reviewing applications and quarterly claims, and ensuring compliance and equitable access to funds.

Ideal candidates will have experience with Title programs, strong Microsoft Suite skills, and the ability to interpret

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with five years of full-time postgraduate work experience in education, administration, or related areas.
• Master’s degree with PK-12/post-secondary experience is acceptable.
• Experience administering and/or supporting Title programs is preferred.
• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators is desirable.
• Ability to interpret and implement state or federal education law is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective management and coordination of the Title I, Part A Program, including annual review of LEA Title I Part A applications and quarterly claims.
• Maintain and update program guidance and provide high-quality technical assistance on compliance and allowable fund uses.
• Participate in Department and Bureau meetings and other work groups.
• Oversee equitable participation of eligible private school students, teachers, and families per federal Title I, Part A regulations.
• Collaborate to implement the Unified Allocation Plan and conduct targeted monitoring and compliance efforts.
• Candidates are encouraged to include detailed experience in their application.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Programming

Title I Programs

Educator training

Education law

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Iowa Teaching Certificate

School Business Official Authorization

Job description

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The Iowa Department of Education's mission is to 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.

The Education Program Consultant (Title 1, Part A) will be an integral member of the ESEA Programs Bureau, providing technical assistance, monitoring and support to school districts, Area Education Agencies, and non-public schools.

Your Responsibilities:

The Education Program Consultant (Title I, Part A) will provide effective management and coordination of the Title I, Part A Program, including the annual review of LEA Title Title I Part A program applications, quarterly claims, data collection processes in the state’s electronic grant system.

Maintain and update program guidance and provide high-quality technical assistance to subgrantees regarding compliance, programming, and allowable uses of funds.

Participate in comprehensive efforts of the Department and Bureau, including Department, Division, and Bureau meetings, and other assigned work groups.

Oversee and ensure the equitable participation of eligible private school students, teachers, and families in accordance with federal Title I, Part A regulations.

Collaborate with the ESEA Programs Bureau to implement the Unified Allocation Plan and conduct targeted monitoring and compliance efforts informed by the statewide Risk Assessment.

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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Suite.
• Experience working in computer programming.
• Experience administering and/or supporting Title programs.
• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators.
• Experience interpreting and implementing state or federal education law.

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 pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Strong technical skills
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Ability to work in complex situations and meet deadlines while leading teams as a non-traditional leader (no supervisory authority)
• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators
• Ability to interpret and break down highly technical or 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

What’s In It For You?

• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of Iowa students and families
• Supportive, collaborative work culture
• Flexible regional work location
• Talented colleagues who invest in your success
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including IPERS retirement, health insurance, paid leave, and more
• Check out our benefits here!

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 Worklaws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

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 postgraduate 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 finance, accounting, or auditing experience, including the preparation or analysis of financial statements;

d. Professional experience in a major technical program area housed within the Iowa Department of Education;

e. Professional data integration, data analysis, and statistical analysis experience;

f. Professional communications experience, including public relations, marketing, or journalism; or

g. Professional school safety and emergency preparedness experience.

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.