Education Program Consultant - Educational Examiners

Title: Education Program Consultant (Educational Examiners)

Location: Des Moines United States

Salary

$66,726.40 - $103,147.20 Annually

Location 

Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-00128

Agency

282 Iowa Department of Education

Job Description:

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements will be placed on the eligible list.  

The Education Program Consultant will be an integral member of the Bureau of Educational Examiners responsible for evaluation and processing of potential educators. 

Your Responsibilities:

• This position will provide leadership and support to individuals seeking licensure as an Iowa Educator. Advising applicants on requirements, evaluation of submitted documentation, and determination of eligibility for coaching authority and other educational licensure. Will have direct interaction with individuals in pre-service preparation and in the field on topics related to licensure requirements and ethical standards as related to education. Will serve as an integral part of a team assisting Iowa's Educators and rule development and future direction of the Board of Educational Examiners. 

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

Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday - Friday with opportunity for hybrid remote work schedule after initial training period

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

• Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Knowledge of education standards and educator preparation . 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including developed interpersonal skills
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Adaptable to new technologies
• Strong self-management and organization skills

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in curriculum development and evaluation. 
• Experience in coaching and extra-curricular activities. 
• Experience in evaluation of preparation and transcript evaluation. 

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.pdf160 Teaching/Training:

6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in instructing students individually or in groups - this includes preparing materials, delivering material (i.e., lectures, presentations, demonstrations), keeping records of student progress and communicating progress to students. 

AND

186 Education:

6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in education, instructional design, or a closely-related field

AND

200 Possession of a valid Iowa Teaching license

with at least one BoEE teaching endorsement and coaching authority. 

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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