Job Description Iowa Department of Education's mission is creating excellence in education through leadership and service. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to make this a reality.
We are looking to find a highly qualified leader to serve as the Department's Education Program Consultant to Coordinate Dispute Resolution processes. This individual will provide key leadership and oversight for the Department and be situated in the Bureau of Student and Family Special Education Services. Your Responsibilities Coordinate Department processes for mediation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including contracting with mediators, training mediators and providing other supports to mediators, as necessary. Participate in Department general supervision activities, including focused monitoring, call cadre and state complaints. Develop and maintain a statewide network for facilitated IEPs. Monitor Department implementation of dispute resolution processes, including resolution of corrective action. Identify areas of operational processes that need improvement, recommend improvement strategies and structures. Analyze due process data including call cadre, due diligence data, state compliants and focused monitoring data to determine patterns of noncompliance. Recommend actions to inform and prevent areas of noncompliance. Provide and manage professional learning related to implementation of IDEA regulations. Participate in bureau and division meetings, school improvement activities, assigned work teams, and other duties as assigned. If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact . Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday 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 Desirable (or) Required Qualifications Experience with the education of learners with disabilities. Experience in education policy analysis. Experience with monitoring the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Experience with the delivery of special education in Iowa. 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: (Download PDF reader) To Apply To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process.
It is the policy of the Iowa Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy by the Iowa Department of Education, please contact the legal counsel for the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA ******** , telephone number: , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL ******** , telephone number: , FAX number: , TDD number: , email: . Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements will be placed on the eligible list. Selectives 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. AND 563 Educational Policy Applicant should demonstrate a minimum of 1 year experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the area of developing and managing local, state, or federal educational policy. Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: 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 personnel administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal systems, selection devices, or labor relations; Professional finance, accounting, or auditing experience including the preparation or analysis of financial statements; Professional experience in a major technical program area utilized by the Iowa Department of Education or Board of Educational Examiners. 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. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
