Education Program Consultant (BoEE)

Full Job Description

Iowa

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 will be an integral member of the Bureau of Educational Examiners, processing licenses and providing assistance to educators, school districts, Area Education Agencies, and non-public schools.

Your Responsibilities:

Receive, evaluate and determine eligibility for Iowa educator licensure, based on Iowa Code and Administrative Code. Interact with the Bureaus online application system, to issue accurate licensure.

Provide leadership and guidance to Iowa educators and future educators on licensure requirements.

Participate in regional and state meetings and focus groups to gather an provide input on current and future issues.

Deliver presentations to Iowa’s teacher education programs and school districts on the licensure process, alternatives and professional educator ethics. Participate in regional meetings with Superintendents and other Administrators on Bureau updates.

Provide accurate and consistent guidance to Iowa educators, school districts, Area Education Agencies and non-public schools.

Evaluate and provide feedback on Curriculum Exhibits from Iowa Colleges and Universities providing Teacher Preparation, in accordance with Iowa Code and Administrative Code.

Collaborate with other team members to determine needed resources for educators in the licensing process

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

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 (OR) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Suite.
• Experience working in computer applications. Data input and evaluation.
• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators.
• Experience interpreting and implementing state or federal education law.
• Experience in elementary and/or special education teaching.

If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact idoe.hr@iowa.gov.

To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process.

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?

• 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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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 federalRight to Worklaws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

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 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;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.

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