Central Rivers AEA Chief Administrator
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Job Location:
Cedar Falls, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 195000 - 215000
Posted on:
17-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Chief Administrator
Central Rivers Area Education Agency (CRAEA) Cedar Falls Iowa
Anticipated start date: July 1 2026
Salary range: $195000$215000 (commensurate with experience)
Reports to: CRAEA Board of Directors
Status: Full-time exempt
About Central Rivers AEA
Central Rivers AEA partners with public and accredited nonpublic schools across our region to deliver Special Education Educational Services Media and Creative Services that improve teaching and learning. We collaborate locally and statewide to ensure every child has access to comprehensive educational opportunities.
The Opportunity
This role provides strategic direction ensures excellence across all programs and services and represents CRAEA regionally and statewide.
Key Responsibilities
- Governance & Strategy: Serve as executive leader of the organization and ex-officio member of the Board; recommend policy implement Board-adopted policies and advise the Board in deliberations.
- Program Excellence: Lead evaluate and continuously improve services in Special Education Educational Services Media and Creative Services.
- System Leadership: Guide all programs budgets and personnel; communicate agency and district needs; ensure compliance with law Departmental Rules BoEE regulations and Board policy.
- Partnerships: Collaborate with local boards and superintendents; coordinate local regional and statewide educational planning; maintain strong transparent communications with partners.
- Talent & Culture: Oversee recruitment processes; make employment/promotion recommendations; cultivate a high-performance student-centered culture.
- Finance & Operations: Develop and manage a fiscally responsible budget that supports efficient operations and service quality; act as custodian of agency records and property.
- Advocacy & Visibility: Engage with legislators on policies that strengthen the AEA system; be visible and responsive across the CRAEA region and statewide.
- Professional Growth: Participate in ongoing professional learning and collaborate with fellow AEA chief administrators.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Specialist degree (Ed.S.); doctorate preferred in educational administration.
- Licensure: Appropriate Iowa Department of Education/Board of Educational Examiners licensure and endorsements.
- Experience: Minimum four years of successful administrative experience.
- Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of Special Education law program development and best practices.
- AEAs & Services: Strong working knowledge of the AEA systems fee-for-service structure in Educational Services Media and Creative Services.
- Equivalencies: The Board may consider alternatives to the above qualifications when appropriate.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $195000$215000 based on experience and credentials.
- Benefits: Comprehensive package per Board policy including health and retirement benefits.
- Contract: Multi-year arrangement considered per Board discretion.
Application Process
Submit the following:
- Letter of interest addressing qualifications and leadership approach
- Current resume or vita
- Three current professional references (name title contact information)
- Proof of Iowa licensure/eligibility
Priority consideration for applications received by Monday Oct. 6; position open until filled.
How to Apply: Submit materials via application link.Confidential inquiries may be directed to Dr. Cindy Yelick Chief Administrator Heartland AEA or Mr. Nathan Wood Chief Administrator Great Prairie AEA
Equal Opportunity Employer: Central Rivers AEA is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status disability age or veteran status. Background check required.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
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- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Basic Math
- Host/Hostess Experience
- Restoration
- Restoration Industry Experience
- Water Damage Restoration
- Emergency Management
- Auto Restoration
- Fire Restoration
- Financial Report Interpretation
