Education Program Consultant; Accreditation

Job Description

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.

• Provide guidance and support to schools and providers related to federal and state programs, specifically accreditation compliance with Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 41.
• Provide technical assistance aligned to special education accreditation requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, annual special education desk audits and intensive on‑site visits.
• Serve as a member of the team that will establish a process and standards for private special education providers to become accredited in the State of Iowa.
• Participate in comprehensive efforts of the Department division and bureau, including Department, Division and Bureau meetings and assigned work teams.
• Participate in special education accreditation visits to Iowa districts/schools. Support process and procedures outlined in Iowa Code.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the state and federal policy and the impact of proposed legislation on the bureaus and the programs it oversees.
• Support the Department priorities through performing other duties as assigned by the Bureau Chief or Administrative Consultant.

Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.

To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process.

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.

• 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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The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

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• 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:
  • Professional training, teaching, or counseling experience in an educational setting.
  • Professional administrative experience in an educational setting.
  • Professional finance, accounting, or auditing experience, including the preparation or analysis of financial statements.
  • Professional experience in a major technical program area housed within…