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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Education Program Consultant Dispute Resolution Coordinator in Des Moines, Iowa
Education Program Consultant Dispute Resolution Coordinator
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Education Program Consultant Dispute Resolution Coordinator
Salary
$63,502.40 - $98,176.00 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-02755
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Opening Date
02/14/2024
Closing Date
6/10/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Barbara Guy, barbara.guy@iowa.gov
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Job Description
Iowa Department of Education’s mission is creating excellence in education through leadership and service. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to make this a reality.
We are looking to find a highly qualified leader to serve as the Department’s Education Program Consultant to Coordinate Dispute Resolution processes. This individual will provide key leadership and oversight for the Department and be situated in the Bureau of Student and Family Special Education Services.
Your Responsibilities:
Coordinate Department processes for mediation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including contracting with mediators, training mediators and providing other supports to mediators, as necessary.
Participate in Department general supervision activities, including focused monitoring, call cadre and state complaints.
Develop and maintain a statewide network for facilitated IEPs.
Monitor Department implementation of dispute resolution processes, including resolution of corrective action. Identify areas of operational processes that need improvement, recommend improvement strategies and structures.
Analyze due process data including call cadre, due diligence data, state compliants and focused monitoring data to determine patterns of noncompliance. Recommend actions to inform and prevent areas of noncompliance.
Provide and manage professional learning related to implementation of IDEA regulations.
Participate in bureau and division meetings, school improvement activities, assigned work teams, and other duties as assigned.
If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contactidoe.hr@iowa.gov.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday occasional in-state and out-of-state travel
A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:
Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service
Knowledge and experience with coordinating the development of legislation, administrative rules, and legislative proposals
Ability to work collaboratively on, and provide leadership for, high-performing teams
Ability to work independently, moving projects forward with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interpret and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner
Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders
DESIRABLE (OR) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with the education of learners with disabilities.
Experience in education policy analysis.
Experience with monitoring the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
Experience with the delivery of special education in Iowa.
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:
https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf(Download PDF reader)
TO APPLY:
To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through theNEOGov (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa) online application process.
It is the policy of the Iowa Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy by the Iowa Department of Education, please contact the legal counsel for the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0146, telephone number: 515-281-5295, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-4544, telephone number: 312-730- 1560, FAX number: 312-730-1576, TDD number: 877-521-2172, email:OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements will be placed on the eligible list.
Selectives
146 Disabilities:
6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in one or in a combination of the following:
Deaf education
Deaf counseling
Special education
Intellectual disability
Disability counseling
Any experience dealing with the housing, transportation, accessibility, education, employment or advocacy for mentally or physically handicapped individuals.
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563 Educational Policy:
Applicant should demonstrate a minimum of 1 year experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the area of developing and managing local, state, or federal educational policy.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and five years of full-time post-graduate work experience in any one or a combination of the following areas:
a. Professional training, teaching, or counseling experience in an educational setting;
b. Professional administrative experience in an educational setting;
c. Professional personnel administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal systems, selection devices, or labor relations;
d. Professional finance, accounting, or auditing experience including the preparation or analysis of financial statements;
e. Professional experience in a major technical program area utilized by the Iowa Department of Education or Board of Educational Examiners.
2) A combination of a total of five years of post-graduate education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited post-graduate college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience.
3) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree, possession of a valid Iowa Teaching Certificate, and three academic years of teaching and/or administrative experience in PK-12 and/or a post-secondary educational institution.
4) Possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and seven years of full-time professional experience in finance, accounting, or auditing, including the preparation or analysis of financial statements.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/EducationProgramConsultant-01071.pdf)
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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, or Higher? IF YES, how many years do you have of full-time postgraduate work experience in any one or a combination of the following areas: a. Professional training, teaching, or counseling experience in an educational setting; b. Professional administrative experience in an educational setting; c. Professional personnel administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal systems, selection devices, or labor relations; d. Professional finance, accounting, or auditing experience including the preparation or analysis of financial statements; e. Professional experience in a major technical program area utilized by the Iowa Department of Education or Board of Educational Examiners.
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How many years do you have of a combination of post-graduate education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited post-graduate college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience
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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree, or higher and have a valid possession of a valid Iowa Teaching Certificate? IF YES, how many years do you have of full-time teaching and/or administrative experience in PK-12 and/or a post-secondary educational institution?
No experience in the identified areas
Less than one year of experience in the identified areas
One years to less than Three years of experience in the identified areas.
Three or more years of experience in the identified areas
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Do you have possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and seven years of full-time professional experience in finance, accounting, or auditing, including the preparation or analysis of financial statements?
Yes - I have the possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and have the seven years of professional work identified
No - I do not have the possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and the seven years of professional work identified
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Does your application demonstrate that you have 6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in one or in a combination of the following:
Deaf education;
Deaf counseling;
Special education;
Intellectual disability;
Disability counseling;
Any experience dealing with the housing, transportation, accessibility, education, employment or advocacy for mentally or physically handicapped individuals?
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State of Iowa
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Address
Grimes State Office Building
400 E 14th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://www.educateiowa.gov/
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