Director, Education Administration, Education ​/ Teaching

Job Posting

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) is a dynamic, dedicated service agency that provides leadership, resources, support and accountability to the state's K-12 education system. KSDE administers the state's governance of education, standards and assessments, special education services, child nutrition and wellness, title programs and services, career and technical education, and financial aid. It is the goal of the agency to provide all Kansas children with equal access to a quality, high-level education that promotes student achievement and prepares all students for global success.

The department is governed by the Kansas State Board of Education, but the day-to-day administration of the agency is the responsibility of the Commissioner of Education, who is appointed by the Board of Education.

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

To assist the Kansas State Department of Education in carrying out the Kansas State Board of Education mission, we are recruiting for a Director on the Special Education and Title Services team.

* Job Posting closes:
Open Until Filled

* Required documents uploaded:
Open Until Filled

* Job Location:

Topeka, KS (Landon State Ofc Bldg.)

* Potential start date:
As soon as possible
* * If the selected candidate is currently under an employment contract with a Kansas school district, the position will be held for them until the contractual obligations are fulfilled and then will join our team.

Kansas State Department of Education

900 SW Jackson St., Suite 102

Topeka, KS

www.ksde.gov

About the Position

* Who can apply:
Anyone (External)

* Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

* Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

* Regular/Temporary:
Regular

* Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, Hours to be determined

* Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

Compensation: $5,055.11 biweekly

Employment Benefits

* Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

* Sick & Vacation leave

* Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

* Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

* Fitness Centers in select locations

* Employee discounts with the STAR Program

* Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

This position is critical in order to uphold KSDE's responsibility to provide leadership and ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations for Special Education, specifically the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Kansas Exceptional Children's Act, Freedom from Seclusion and Restraint Act and Kansas Educator System Accreditation. In addition, providing leadership for the KSDE initiative Multi-Tier Systems of Supports (MTSS) is essential, as well as oversight of the Kansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS) and Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) in implementing requirements of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and IDEA

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Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Six years of experience in a field directly related to Special Education or school administration that meets the needs of the agency. A degree is not required, but can be substituted for experience as deemed relevant by the agency.

Preferred Skills and/or

Qualifications:

* Advanced degree, preferably in special education or school administration;

* Knowledge of special education services, school improvement, Kansas MTSS, provision of statewide technical assistance, oversight of programs, policies, law and trends;

* Ability to efficiently and effectively manage team resources;

* Highly developed interpersonal and team building skills;

* Problem-solving and shared decision-making skills;

* Strong written and verbal skills;

* Positive customer service skills;

* Technology skills related to educational organizations and information; and

* Knowledge and experience with uniform grants guidance, grants management, data collection, verification and reporting.

Preferred Experience:

District or state supervisory or…