Education Program Consultant; Special Education Finance

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 (Special Education Finance) will be an integral member of the Bureau of School Business Operations, providing technical assistance and guidance to school districts regarding multiple aspects of school finance, specifically within the special education program

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to school districts on State and Federal law/regulations, allowable uses of funds, and regulatory reporting related to special education finance.
• Maintain professional competency through review of publications, professional development, and staying current with statutory and industry changes.
• Participate in professional activities of Bureau, Division, Department, and national and state organizations. This work includes regular participation in bureau and division meetings, school business operations activities, assigned work teams, and other duties as assigned.

• Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Creation and manipulation of spreadsheets including experience with formulas and functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Collect, analyze, and review fiscal data
• Ability to work in complex situations and meet deadlines
• Ability to interpret and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner
• Ability to manage self in relation to prioritization and time management
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders

• Experience with special education finance
• Experience with special education programs
• Experience with special education applications, including special education supplement and special educating billing
• Experience reviewing audit findings of the special education program
• Strong communication, mathematical, and analytical skills.
• Preference will also be given to candidates with proficiency in spreadsheets, governmental accounting experience, or experience interpreting code and regulation

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

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

• 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:

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