Education Program Consultant

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

To assist the Kansas State Department of Education in carrying out the Kansas State Board of Education mission, we are recruiting for an Education Program Consultant on the Early Childhood team.

• Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled

• Required documents uploaded: Open Until Filled

• Job Location Topeka, KS (Landon State Ofc Bldg.)

Kansas State Department of Education

900 SW Jackson St., Suite 102

Topeka, KS 66612-1212

www.ksde.org

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday, Hours to be determined

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation: $2498.62 Biweekly

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

• Sick & Vacation leave

• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

• Fitness Centers in select locations

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

This position is critical to uphold the Kansas State Department of Education's (KSDE) responsibility to provide leadership and ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as well as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Kansas State Board of Education outcomes and requirements of Kansas accreditation. The employee serves as the state's Part B Section 619 Coordinator, providing technical assistance to ensure proper implementation and compliance with state and federal regulations related to early childhood special education. The employee provides consultation and technical assistance for local education agency personnel. The employee interacts with parents, general education personnel, partners from other state agencies, agency contractors, faculty of institutions of higher education, professional organizations, and state advisory groups for the purpose of providing information and improving services in the area of early childhood special education.

You may request a position description for this opening by email from jobapp@ksde.org. Be sure to use the Job ID (213308) in the subject line.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. Experience may be substituted for education as deemed relevant by the agency.

Preferred Skills and/or Qualifications:

• Thorough, technical knowledge of current principles, practices, theories and trends in the area of early childhood special education;

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of partners and with a team;

• Ability to work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision;

• Ability to communicate effectively; and

• Data analysis skills.

Preferred Experience:

• One year of experience as a teacher in early childhood special education or a related area; and

• Experience as special education, technical assistance provider, administrator, supervisor or lead teacher program coordinator.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Kaley Taylor

Email: jobapp@ksde.org

Phone: (785) 296-7795

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.

• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page.

*This information is included on all your job applications.

• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.

*This information is included on all your job applications.

• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

• Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.

• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

• Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

• Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job

• Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers

• My Job Applications page

• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate IS NOT Required by KSDE.

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)

• Cover letter

• Transcripts (if a degree is part of the required minimum qualifications)

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.