Education Program Consultant; IDEA Part C Early - Intervention Specialist

Job Title:

Education Program Consultant Serving As Iowa's Early Intervention Specialist

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.

The Education Program Consultant serving as Iowa's Early Intervention Specialist is an integral member of the Bureau of Early Childhood, the Early ACCESS State Team and the Special Education Team providing leadership and technical assistance to stakeholders serving young children and their families through Iowa's IDEA early intervention services.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain partnerships with other education program consultants and administrative consultants in the Department, Part C Signatory Agencies and Early ACCESS Grantees
• Communicate effectively and tactfully with diverse stakeholders to share information about early intervention
• Listen and work effectively in situations that require strong team relations to promote effective implementation of policies, procedures and evidence-based practices related to early intervention
• Provide technical assistance to early intervention providers and leadership for integration of IDEA Part C early intervention requirements, curriculum and assessments for young children with special needs or at-risk
• Work collaboratively with early childhood partners in the Early ACCESS system to implement IDEA Part C procedures and IFSP outcomes, including information dissemination; linking to resources, training; consultation; problem-solving; and assessing needs

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.

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
• Knowledge of early childhood evidence-based practices for early intervention services, young learners and families
• Knowledge of adult learning theory/principles and experiences in designing and delivering professional development
• Knowledge of the IDEA Part C, ACHIEVE, Iowa Early Learning Standards, early learning personnel standards, applicable Iowa Code and Iowa Administrative Rule
• Knowledge of Iowa's early care, health and education system and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including developed interpersonal 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)
• Ability to collaborate and work as a member of a team

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:

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

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