Education Program Consultant (CTE)

Posting number: 27-00093

Department: 282 Iowa Department of Education

Job classification: Education Program Consultant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education, Training & Library

Summary

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

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 (CTE) will be an integral member of the Career and Technical Education Bureau.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership administration and technical assistance in programming, budget and finance, and accountability for career and technical education (CTE), with special emphasis on Engineering, or Manufacturing, Architecture and Construction, or Transportation.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships, coordinate and provide leadership to K-12 and community colleges for the development of and/or improvement of CTE programs, services, and activities, with special emphasis on Engineering, or Manufacturing, Architecture and Construction, or Transportation.
• Assisting in (a) the provision of and assistance in the development of grant applications, (b) the review and approval of grant applications, and (c) the review and approval for payment for expenditures incurred.
• Provide local education agencies (high schools, school districts, community colleges) across the state with leadership administration and technical assistance regarding the implementation of state CTE redesign statute, administrative rules, and guidance, including alignment with the Carl D. Perkins federal legislation.
• Assist with other Career and Technical Education (CTE) duties on behalf of the Iowa Department of Education

Participate in comprehensive efforts of the Department and Bureau, including Department, Division, and Bureau meetings, and other assigned work groups.

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 QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators.
• Experience interpreting and implementing state or federal education law.

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: