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 (WBL and IRCs) will be an integral member of the Bureau of CTE and Postsecondary Readiness, providing technical assistance, monitoring and support to school districts, Area Education Agencies, non-public schools, community colleges and industry as is relates to work-based learning and industry-recognized credentials.

Your Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and technical assistance for work-based learning (WBL) to include:

• Collaborate with other agencies overseeing WBL and related programs and initiatives, such as the Clearinghouse for WBL
• Represent the Department’s work on WBL on various regional, state, or national councils, committees, working groups and boards
• Provide advocacy, outreach, promotional support, and professional development for WBL programs, initiatives, and other related activities by attending and presenting at various in-person or virtual conferences, trade shows, or other events
• As a representative of the CTE Bureau, and when directed by the CTE Administrative Consultant or supervisor, provide local education agencies (high schools, school districts) across the state with technical assistance regarding WBL implementation; reporting of WBL for ESSA and Perkins; and use of Perkins, regional planning partnership (RPP), and other grants for WBL
• Develop and update WBL resources for successful implementation of work-based learning in school districts and community colleges
• Provide support and guidance for WBL grants or other financial support opportunities

Provide leadership and technical assistance for industry-recognized credentials (IRCs) to include:

• Collaborate with other agencies overseeing IRCs and related programs and initiatives, such as the state-approved IRC list
• Represent the Department’s work on IRCs on various regional, state, or national councils, committees, working groups and boards
• Provide outreach and professional development for IRC programs, initiatives, and other related activities by attending and presenting at various in-person or virtual conferences, trade shows, or other events
• As a representative of the CTE Bureau, and when directed by the CTE Administrative Consultant or supervisor, provide local education agencies (high schools, school districts) across the state with technical assistance regarding IRC implementation; reporting of IRC for ESSA and Perkins; and use of Perkins, regional planning partnership (RPP), and other grants for IRCs
• Develop and update IRC resources for successful implementation of IRCs in school districts and community colleges
• Provide support and guidance for IRC grants or other financial support opportunities

Assist with CTE-related projects, including the development and preparation of policy, reports, and publications that integrate into the following areas: Work-based learning, industry-recognized credentials, concurrent enrollment, career academy development, career and academic pathways, secondary and postsecondary linkages, intersecting CTE, college and career readiness, and 21st century skills, and connections with business/industry.

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.

DESIRABLE (OR) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in education or a related field
• Teaching experience in a high school career and technical education setting
• Career and technical education teaching experience in a postsecondary setting
• Leadership experience in K-12, AEA, and/or postsecondary setting
• Experience with work-based learning and industry-recognized credentials

If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact idoe.hr@iowa.gov .

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

Hours: 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

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:

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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.

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