Education Program Consultant; Social Studies

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 (Social Studies) will be an integral member of the Learner Strategies and Supports Bureau, providing technical assistance, leadership and support to school districts, Area Education Agencies, and non‑public schools.

Participate on Department internal teams (e.g., Iowa Academic Standards, Iowa eLearning Central) to integrate statewide efforts related to effective instruction aligned to Iowa’s social studies standards within a multi‑tiered system of support (MTSS). This work includes:

• engaging in collaborative work with other team members;
• participating in regular meetings;
• attending trainings and reviewing materials;
• participating in meetings and work with other state agencies;
• establishing common, evidence‑based information and resources related to aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment to Iowa’s social studies standards.

Support scaling and implementation of standards‑aligned, evidence‑based practices in social studies across the state. This includes participation in existing statewide collaborative implementation and scaling structures, including:

• facilitation of or membership on statewide development and delivery teams;
• helping establish and maintain a common framework for standards implementation across all content areas;
• using implementation science to support scaling and implementation efforts.

Provide guidance, within the Department’s vision and structures, related to implementation of Iowa’s social studies standards, including staying current on both federal and state requirements related to social studies, and communicating with internal and external Iowa stakeholders.

Provide support of EPA Water Infrastructure for the Nation (WIIN) Grant:
Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program.

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Suite.
• Experience teaching social studies and/or related fields.
• Experience in instructional design and professional development.
• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators.
• Experience interpreting and implementing state or federal education law.

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.

A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:

• Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Strong technical skills
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Ability to work in complex situations and meet deadlines while leading teams as a non‑traditional leader (no supervisory authority)
• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators
• Ability to interpret and break down highly technical or 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

• 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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