CDE - School Finance Funding Specialist - Non-Classified-Part-Time

Colorado Department of Education – What We Do

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data. CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

• Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance.
• Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML).
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals.
• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA).
• Employer‑paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply).
• Paid professional development opportunities.

• Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs.
• Commuting to the CDE buildings is required per business needs.
• A remote (home) office is required.
• Required to report to the work location per business needs.
• Essential Functions (ADAAA)
  • Light/Office environment
    • Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time.
    • May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally.
    • Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.
    • Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
  • DL not required:
    Required to independently obtain and determine means to complete travel requirements.

This position reports directly to the School Finance Executive Director. The School Finance Funding and Operations Specialist is responsible for providing expertise, guidance, and analysis on all matters concerning the Colorado K‑12 School Finance Formula. The role will provide strategic guidance, direction, and leadership during the transition from the School Finance Act of 1994 to the New School Finance Act of 2024.

It will coordinate with the designated vendor to ensure the successful implementation of the School Finance Funding Formula software by providing technical expertise, legislative interpretation, and institutional knowledge. The specialist will oversee the administration of all K‑12 funding through the funding formula and categorical funding and will work three 8‑hour days for a total of 32 hours a week.

• Oversee the departmental implementation of the phase‑in period between the School Finance Act of 1994 and the New School Finance Act of 2024.
• Administer the funding provisions of the Public School Finance Act of 1994 (as amended), including the calculation of annual funding amounts and determination of monthly payments to Colorado school districts.
• Administer the funding provisions of the New School Finance Act of 2024 (as amended), including the calculation of annual funding amounts and determination of monthly payments to Colorado school districts.
• Administer the funding provisions of the phase‑in of the Public School Finance Act of 1994 into the New School Finance Act of 2024 (as amended), including the calculation of annual funding amounts and determination of monthly payments to Colorado school districts.
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