Education Program Consultant (FFTL)

State of Kentucky•Frankfort, KY

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities. The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors. The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state. OUR MISSION To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student. OUR CORE VALUES Equity Achievement Collaboration Integrity The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking and dependable Education Program Consultant to join our dedicated team. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in education or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional experience in education, career and technical education, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Current Rank II or Rank I certification by the Department of Education or Education Professional Standards Board will substitute for the required educational requirement. Additional professional experience in the field of education will substitute for the required educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Responsibilities

Provides consultative services and technical assistance to local school district personnel and other agencies in the development, coordination, implementation of educational programs that support students with disabilities.
Provide professional learning, team facilitation, consultative services and technical assistance on educational programming to local school district personnel and other state and local agencies in development, coordination and implementation of programs that support students with disabilities.
Provide technical assistance, develop, coordinate, implement, guide and monitor the activities outlined in the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP).
Provide assistance to staff and aggregate information to gather and provide data to interpret and apply federal and state statues, regulations and policies and procedures related to the federally required State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR).
Plan and provide training on implementation data collection.
Write, review, analyze and monitor correspondence for accuracy, and conformity with policies, regulations, statues and procedures to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
Locate, create, lead, engage and provide professional learning to promote the effective implementation of evidence-based practices in literacy.
Develop and revise tools and resources to provide guidance and assistance to districts, schools and teachers regarding effective implementation of evidence-based practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Optional Insurance (Dental/Vision)
Life Insurance
Retirement savings.
Paid Leave (annual, sick, compensatory, jury, voting, election, blood donation, living organ, educational, military)
Paid holidays (12.5 days per year, 13.5 days in a Presidential Election year)
Deferred Compensation and Free Financial Planning Program
Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
A collaborative and innovative work environment.
Flexible Work Schedules
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Recognition