Education Specialist

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:

• Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student
• Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators
• Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support

This position encompasses, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Establish, implement, and maintain operational procedures and protocols for data collection, analysis, and monitoring activities to implement the U.S. Department of Education's (USDOE) federal monitoring requirements.
• Engage in all activities necessary to monitor assigned specific indicators as part of the federal monitoring responsibilities, including file reviews,
• Draft and update as needed the applicable chapters of the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report (APR) for timely submission to the USDOE.
• Develop, implement, and maintain operational procedures and protocols for data collection, analysis, and monitoring activities specific to the indicators.
• Ensure requisite timelines are met.
• Work with the local education agencies that have had a finding of noncompliance to determine a root cause analysis, develop a corrective action plan, and resources to implement the plan.
• Conduct on-site visits to LEAs as necessary for monitoring purposes.
• Respond to questions from internal and external stakeholders on issues related to the provision of special education and related services.
• Promote innovation and best practices to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with state and national education professional organizations.
• Develop, implement, and support new resources and tools to support teachers and administrators.
• Provide written material, including tools and resources developed to support the implementation of academic instruction.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Monitor education program/initiative objectives, outcomes, and actions to achieve agency goals.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to constituents within educational institutions.
• Implement strategic action plans to address program gaps and opportunities.
• Prepare and disseminate reports on program effectiveness.
• Ensure program requirements adhere to federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Assist in the training and development of education system employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in a…