Education Administrator

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) is seeking an Education Administrator to join our team! This is a full-time position with a Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. schedule and opportunity for growth and development.

The Education Administrator oversees all academic programming within our year-round school serving youth in a psychiatric hospital setting. This position supervises educational staff, ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, and maintains high-quality learning environments that meet the unique needs of our students.

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate academic programs to ensure consistent, needs-based educational services.
• Develop and maintain curriculum aligned with credit standards; assess programs semi-annually and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Manage the academic budget, review and approve purchasing requests, and ensure compliance with procurement and grant requirements.
• Conduct regular classroom visits to evaluate instruction, student engagement, and overall program impact.
• Complete required state, federal, accreditation, and institutional reporting.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and visual appeal of all instructional areas.
• Collaborate with public schools on transcripts, student re-entry, and special services.
• Coordinate with treatment teams to align academic and clinical objectives.
• Supervise Educators and Education Aides, complete performance evaluations, manage staff leave, address disciplinary issues, and provide instructional coverage when needed.
• Provide student counseling related to discipline, transcripts, and future educational planning.
• Participate in assigned committees, interview prospective academic staff, attend annual training, and represent the institution at statewide education administrator meetings.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

IMHI provides inpatient treatment and acute psychiatric services,including individualized treatment plans and support for children and adolescent patients to continue their education. Individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well. If you enjoy helping people with adult, children and family services, mental health treatment, disabilities services, and long-term care, this is a wonderful opportunity to consider.

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When a long-term team member was asked, “why did you choose a career at IMHI,” the team member stated, “It really is the work that has kept me here. The work is rewarding. The patients are the most difficult to treat and most expensive. We are the final stop for getting cutting edge psychiatric treatment.”

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer…