Education Associate

The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students support teachers empower parents and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.

Job Purpose:

To support the effective implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) throughout South Carolina by serving as the IDEA State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) Coordinator and as the SCDE point of contact for IDEA local educational agency (LEA) Determinations and the tiered system of LEA support.

Responsibilities:

• As the SPP/APR Coordinator in the Office of Special Education Services this person coordinates activities to measure LEA implementation by LEAs in collaboration with office and other department staff. This includes coordinating and training stakeholders on effective implementation of the IDEA and measuring progress with South Carolinas SPP/APR submissions.
• Responsible for the development compilation analysis and reporting of programmatic data and stakeholder input required for SPP/APPR submissions under the IDEA.
• Works on the SSIP (SPP/APR Indicator 17) Team to develop the necessary documents and descriptions collect and analyze data and review processes and procedures to ensure effective planning and implementation for the States SSIP.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Coordinates the implementation of South Carolinas IDEA LEA determination system and the tiered system of technical assistance that is based on LEA determinations.

This position is located in the Office of Special Education Services.

A bachelors degree and experience in education management or business.

Masters Degree or higher at least four (4) years of experience with the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) at the state or school district level and experience reviewing and analyzing IDEA data including the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR)

As a part of a generous compensation package we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off preeminent health care benefits professional development opportunities pension and a 401(k).

The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health Dental Vision Long Term Disability and Life Insurance for Employee Spouse and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

Experience:

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