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Regional Special Education Director - Keystone AEA

Salary

$110,760.00 - $157,539.20 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-01736

Agency

282 Iowa Department of Education

Opening Date

12/23/2024

Closing Date

3/24/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

idoe.hr@iowa.gov

To Apply

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.

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Job Description

This is a non-merit position, candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

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 Iowa Department of Education seeks a dedicated, expertRegional Special Education Directorto ensure all students with disabilities experience a world-class education that meets their needs, inspires them, and prepares them for bright futures. The Regional Special Education Director will provide regional leadership and engagement to improve educational results and functional outcomes for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families (IDEA, Part C known as Early Access) and children with disabilities (IDEA, Part B including 619.)

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide regional leadership and engagement to:

• improve educational results and functional outcomes for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families (IDEA, Part C known as Early Access) and children with disabilities (IDEA, Part B including 619), and

• ensure that the relevant Area Education Agencies (AEA), local educational agencies (LEAs), and early intervention service (EIS) programs and providers meet the requirements under IDEA, state law, and all relevant federal and state regulations and guidance.

• Provide general supervision and direct oversight consistent with OSEP guidance, including the Iowa Department of Education’s (Department) relevant duties under federal IDEA law to:

• inform on special education requirements and evidence-based best practices, including directing the accuracy and fidelity of implementation across the Keystone AEA and all system providers,

• direct the prevention of noncompliant practices or those that are inconsistent with evidence-based best practices,

• inspect and detect such practices through ongoing data and on-site observation monitoring of Keystone AEA and all system providers,

• ensure the correction of noncompliant practices or those that are inconsistent with evidence-based best practice for all system providers, and

• review and approve long-term goals set by the Keystone AEA, LEAs, and EIS providers, including reviewing, approving, and submitting to the Division Administrator of Special Education Compliance and Continuous Improvement and Deputy Director of Special Education all Keystone AEA and LEA IDEA applications, and ensure continuous evaluation of progress towards those goals.

• Supervise and direct the work of regional Department special education compliance experts.

• Oversee and approve the policies, procedures, and practices of Keystone AEA, LEAs and EIS providers to ensure each child with a disability in the region receives a Free and Appropriate Public Education in the Least Restrictive Environment prioritizing academic, physical, and social inclusion.

• Ensure integrated systems of special education evaluation and appropriate identification (Child Find), IEP team formation and function, IEP development and implementation with fidelity, special education services and supports, high-quality specially designed instruction, and postsecondary transitions, including through the approval, provision, and quality assurance of evidence-based professional learning addressing needs identified through data analysis.

• Supervise and direct the work of regional Department special education professional learning and continuous improvement experts.

• Ensure the appropriate use of special education finances and compliant and timely reporting, including by:

• Assigning appropriate weights for each child requiring special education programs or services in coordination with the Keystone AEA, and

• Providing each school district within the region with a certified special education weighted enrollment count in coordination with Keystone AEA and the Department of Management.

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

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 accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service

• Ability to work collaboratively on, and provide leadership for, high-performing teams

• Ability to work independently, moving projects forward with minimal supervision

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to interpret and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner

• Strong 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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CREDENTIALS: Director of Special Education OR

Professional Services Administrator OR Special Education Supervisor/Instruction OR Pk12 Principal/Supervisor Special Education OR Special Education Consultant OR School Psychologist OR Teaching License with a Special Education Endorsement OR Professional Service License OR Superintendent

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 experience equal to six years of full-time, professional-level work in special education, program administration, development, management, or operations.

2) A combination of a total of ten years of education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work may substitute for one year of full-time experience.

3) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in special education, therapy (physical, occupational, speech/language, or other education-related area), social work, law, education, or public or business administration, and experience equal to four years of full-time, professional-level work in special education, program administration, development, management, or operations.

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Our Robust Benefits Package Includes:

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Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

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Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

282 Iowa Department of Education

Address

Grimes State Office Building

400 E 14th St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

https://www.educateiowa.gov/

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