Education Program Consultant; School Improvement

School Improvement Consultant

The Iowa Department of Education seeks a dedicated individual to serve as the school improvement consultant for all school districts and accredited non‑public schools in the Northwest and Prairie Lakes Area Education Agencies.

• Leading accreditation/improvement activities for districts and schools.
• Writing accreditation reports pursuant to visits, including areas of strength and non‑compliance.
• Providing districts and schools with technical assistance to maintain compliance with state and federal law and improve results.
• Attending Superintendents’ meetings in the AEA.
• Participating in AEA accreditation visits.
• Participating in the development and implementation of a tiered accreditation/differentiated accountability system for school improvement.
• Defining a tiered system of supports for districts and schools in Iowa.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Instructions:
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. If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact idoe.hr.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in‑state and out‑of‑state travel.

• Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Strong technical skills
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• 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
• 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 manage self in relation to prioritization and time management
• 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

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Suite.
• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators.
• Experience interpreting and implementing state or federal education law.

• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, families, and Iowa communities.
• Collaborative, positive work environment.
• Talented and passionate work colleagues who 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.

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 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 federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visit www.e‑verify.gov.

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 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…