Special Education Consultant

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6171 - 6857

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position supports the Wyoming Department of Educations (WDE) Special Education Programs divisions requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 (IDEA 2004) in providing monitoring technical assistance (TA) and professional development (PD) to district staff through the managing planning coordination and evaluation of improvement activities and division initiatives which facilitate the improved academic and functional outcomes for students with disabilities.

Human Resource Contact: Jen Shirley / or

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

Directs manages and evaluates a state and/or federal program.
Develops and implements state-level activities for educational programs.
Monitors programs for compliance with regulations and provides feedback to districts or sub-grantees.
Develops and monitors contracts with professional service providers as needed.
Monitors federal funds for appropriate expenditures and ensures all funds are drawn down in a timely manner and that they are being used appropriately.
Identifies potential problems and devises solutions.
Oversees the grant/contract process.
Disseminates professional trends by presenting information at meetings workshops and/or conferences.
Develops strategic planning for cross-agency collaboration and agreements to meet agency objectives and to implement new programs.
Due to changing federal regulations the responsibility to interpret and make recommendations on policy analyze the impact of federal and state decisions on efforts to organize and develop systems.
Plans and conducts workshops and trainings on state and/or federal programs.
Oversees completion of state and federal reporting requirements.
Oversees the grant application process.
Authority to ensure compliance.
Perform performance appraisals as well as all other supervisory responsibilities.
Develops program budget approves grants and funding and monitors appropriateness of expenses to meet project goals.
Plans and develops program strategies with educational programs management other agencies organizations and interested groups concerning funding options and best practices regarding the delivery of services.
Oversees all aspects of various programs including assistance to the primary program such as counseling for participants in programs.
Determines goals in professional development to ensure all job functions can be met.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to individuals with education special education and or leadership experiences.
Preference may be given to individuals with knowledge of data systems assessment special education and professional development.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of special education requirements systems and processes.
Relevant experience in developing continuous improvement systems and processes.
Knowledge of monitoring systems and processes.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Skills to work with diverse groups and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines.
Skills to facilitate meetings work sessions and other presentations to achieve established outcomes and objectives.
Knowledge of interpersonal communications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Education)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however there may be some walking standing bending carrying light items driving an automobile etc.
Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt
Travel is estimated at 30%
Applicants may be asked to provide transcripts of any relevant coursework at the time of the interview or hire.
Successful candidates must pass a fingerprinting background and reference check.

Supplemental Information

Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Required Experience:

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Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position supports the Wyoming Department of Educations (WDE) Special Education Programs divisions requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 (IDEA 2004) in providing monitoring technical assistance (TA) and...