Education Program Consultant (Comprehensive System of Personal

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements will be placed on the eligible list.

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.

The Education Program Consultant serving as Iowa’s Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) Coordinator will be an integral member of the Early Childhood Bureau, the Early ACCESS State Team and the Special Education Team providing leadership and technical assistance to stakeholders serving young children and their families through Iowa’s IDEA early intervention services.

Your Responsibilities:

Maintain and coordinate an interagency comprehensive system of personnel development addressing preservice and in-service system needs.

Serve as a primary contact for school/program administration for assistance in early childhood program design and state reporting. This includes serving leaders from school districts, community partner locations, AEAs, and administrator/teacher preparation institutions focused on early childhood programming.

Work collaboratively with higher education institution faculty to address the special knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by providers to serve the needs of eligible infants and toddlers and their families.

Maintaining and reporting data representing components of the early intervention personnel system.

Provide technical assistance to early intervention providers and leadership for integration of programs standards, curriculum, and assessments for young children of special needs or at-risk.

Provide technical assistance to targeted partners of the Early ACCESS system to implement IDEA Part C procedures and IFSP outcomes, including information dissemination; linking to resources, training; consultation; problem-solving; and assessing needs.

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.

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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

Knowledge of early childhood evidence-based practices for early intervention services, young learners and families

Knowledge of adult learning theory/principles and experiences in designing and delivering professional development

Knowledge of the IDEA Part C, Iowa Early Learning Standards, early learning personnel standards, applicable Iowa Code and Iowa Administrative Rule

Knowledge of Iowa’s early care, health and education system and stakeholders

Strong written and verbal communication skills including developed interpersonal 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)

Ability to collaborate and work as a member of a team

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:

Selectives

095 Child Development (or Early Childhood):

6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both. Experience should be in the direct care or the overseeing of others who provide direct care to children.

AND (one of the selectives below)

146 Disabilities:

6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in one or in a combination of the following:

Deaf education

Deaf counseling

Special education

Intellectual disability

Disability counseling

Any experience dealing with the housing, transportation, accessibility, education, employment or advocacy for mentally or physically handicapped individuals.OR

186 Education:

6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in education, instructional design, or a closely-related field

574 Professional Development Experience:

Applicant should demonstrate a minimum of 6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the area of educational professional development design and implementation.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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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