Administrative Consultant (Evaluation, Eligibility, and Services)

Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) 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.

We are looking to find a highly qualified leader to serve as the Department’s Administrative Consultant for Special Education Evaluation, Eligibility, and Services in the Division of Special Education. This person will provide key leadership and oversight for the Department.

Your Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Chief of the Bureau of Student Evaluation, Instruction, and Services to develop and implement plans for the statewide delivery of special education services, PK-21. Contribute recommendations for:

• special education statewide goals, objectives and activities;
• adjustments or development of policies, and procedures;
• use of financial, staffing and technological resources; and
• evaluation efforts and impact upon program recipients.
  
  

Coordinate work of the special education team and task teams, which may include: developing a project plan, monitoring implementation progress, supporting program staff assigned to the project and evaluating outcomes.

Resolve complex program or project administration problems by analyzing a variety of information including federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and developing solutions that may be innovative.

Support development of required federal and state reports. Prepares responses to legislative inquiries as needed, facilitates development of fiscal impact notes, legislative proposals, policies and procedures for review.

Work to maintain and improve relationships with other agencies, community groups, other department components, and other state, local, or federal departments in order to enhance decision-making capability and better implement services in areas which may be controversial.

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 in large-scale project implementation.
• Experience in program evaluation.
• Experience in policy analysis or implementation.
  
  

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

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 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
  
  

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)
  
  

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.
  
  

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 experience equal to five years of full-time, professional-level work in program administration, development, management, or operations.
• A combination of a total of nine years of education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work may substitute for one year of full-time experience.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in social work, law, education, engineering, or public or business administration, and experience equal to three years of full-time, professional-level work in program administration, development, management, or operations.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as an Education Program Consultant.
  
  

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