Education Program Consultant; Continuous Improvement- Keystone Area

Education Program Consultant (Continuous Improvement)- Keystone Area

The 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 (Continuous Improvement) will be an integral member of the Division of Special Education, providing guidance and expertise on special education.

• Provide professional learning for the statewide scaling and implementation of evidence‑based practices for delivering Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for students with academic and behavioral needs. This includes:
  • Facilitating development and delivery teams
  • Providing technical assistance focusing on evaluation for instructional design
  • Designing instruction and delivering instruction and other supports
  • Helping districts, schools and classrooms move from exclusionary discipline practices to creating safe, predictable learning environments for students with academic and behavioral health needs
  • Using implementation science to support scaling and implementation efforts
• Design, develop, implement, and/or support the evaluation of evidence‑based professional learning in areas such as literacy, post‑secondary education, work‑based learning, career and technical education, related services, and required components of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
• Serve on work teams to develop and deliver integrated statewide efforts related to professional development focused on increasing quality learning opportunities for students with disabilities.
• Support monitoring of IDEA implementation, including self‑assessment and data collection activities, to identify areas of commendation and areas of non‑compliance that require corrective action.
• Participate in the development and dissemination of policy guidance, regulations, and program guidance in all areas of responsibility.
• Manage the resolution of audit findings, provide technical assistance to districts, and support districts in developing and implementing corrective action activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of state and federal policy and the impact of proposed legislation on the bureaus and programs it oversees.
• Support the Department priorities through performing other duties as assigned.

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.

8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday – Friday; some nights and weekends, in‑state and occasional out‑of‑state travel.

• Passion for pursuing common goals in public service
• Ability to work in complex situations and meet deadlines while leading teams as a non‑traditional leader (no supervisory authority)
• Ability to manage self in relation to prioritization and time management
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders

• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
• Collaborative, positive work environment
• Regional and flexible work location
• 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:
  • See Benefits Brochure

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university and five years of full‑time post‑graduate work experience in any of the following areas:
  • Professional training, teaching, or counseling experience in an educational setting
  • Professional administrative experience in an educational setting
  • Professional finance, accounting, or auditing experience, including the preparation or analysis of financial statements
  • Professional experience in a major technical program area housed within the Iowa Department of Education
  • Professional data integration, data analysis, and statistical analysis experience
  • Profes…