Evaluation and Eligibility Bureau Chief, Division of Special Education

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　　Evaluation and Eligibility Bureau Chief, Division of Special Education

　　Salary

　　$93,288.00 - $132,828.80 Annually

　　Location

　　Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

　　Job Type

　　Full-time

　　Job Number

　　24-02275

　　Agency

　　282 Iowa Department of Education

　　Opening Date

　　01/10/2024

　　Closing Date

　　3/7/2024 11:59 PM Central

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　　Point of Contact

　　Tana Mullen at [email protected]

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　　Job Description

　　Iowa Department of Education’s mission is creating excellence in education through leadership and service. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to make this a reality.

　　The Department is looking for a highly motivated leader to serve as the Evaluation and Eligibility Bureau Chief within the Division of Special Education. This position will provide leadership and oversight for assigned program areas and staff.

　　**Experience in PK-12 special education required.

　　Responsibilities Include:

　　Administer, supervise and provide leadership for the Bureau of Evaluation & Eligibility. Provide guidance, coordination and oversight for federal and state programs related to special education identification and eligibility determination including regulation, technical assistance, data and accountability. Work in cooperation with the Division leadership team to direct and evaluate programs provided to and by districts.

　　Provide leadership and monitoring related to the ten standards by which students are identified and evaluated for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and state law. Support work across the state implementing Iowa's eligibility standards.

　　Provide general supervision over the administration of special education programs provided in the public schools and compliance monitoring procedures in state operated special education programs and Department of Human Services.

　　Provide leadership, general supervision and monitoring of IDEA Part B and C statute and regulations over the educational programs provided to students with disabilities in public schools and state operated programs. Maintain a working knowledge of the state and federal policy and the impact of proposed legislation on the bureaus and the institutions and programs it oversees.

　　Coordinate, support, supervise and evaluate bureau Administrative Consultants and Educational Program Consultants in their work in the Bureau of Evaluation and Eligibility. The position requires coordination of activities within the Department as well as public and private agencies serving children with disabilities and young children either directly or in an advocacy role.

　　Work closely with the Deputy Director and Division Director on program needs, implementation issues and programs within the bureau. Provide guidance to Department policy and practice, and overall support needed for successful implementation and supervision.Direct the preparation of the budget for the bureau, approve the utilization of funds, assign funding priorities, and assure that program requirements are addressed through resource allocation.

　　Support the Director and Special Education Deputy Director's priorities through performing other duties as assigned.

　　What’s in it for you?

　　Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities

　　Collaborative, positive work environment

　　Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow

　　Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country

　　Employee discounts from a variety of vendors

　　Competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

　　Insurance: Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability

　　IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) and Retirement Investor Club (RIC)

　　Time Off and Leave: Sick, Vacation, Family and Military Leave

　　This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Education. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

　　Minimum Qualification Requirements

　　Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

　　1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to six years of full-time management-level work in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation.

　　2) Ten years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation.

　　3) All of the following (a and b):

　　a. Six years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation; and

　　b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.

　　4) All of the following (a, b, and c):

　　a. Four years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation; and

　　b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and

　　c. A combination of a total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.

　　5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Public Service Manager 1 or comparable specific management-level position.

　　For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/PublicServiceManager2-00786-60786-80786.pdf)

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　　Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

　　Yes - I understand and agree.

　　No

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　　PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

　　Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

　　No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

　　Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

　　03

　　Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree? IF YES – How many years do you have of full-time management-level work in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation?

　　Not applicable - I do not have a Bachelor's Degree

　　Less than one year of the identified experience

　　One year to less than two years of the identified experience

　　Two years to less than three years of the identified experience

　　Three years to less than four years of the identified experience

　　Four years to less than five years of the identified experience

　　Five years to less than six years of the identified experience

　　Six years of more of the identified experience

　　04

　　How many years of full-time management-level work experience do you have in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation?

　　Less than two years of the identified experience

　　Two years to less than four years of the identified experience

　　Four years to less than six years of the identified experience

　　Six years to less than eight years of the identified experience

　　Eight years to less than 10 years of the identified experience

　　10 years or more of the identified experience

　　05

　　Do you meetALLof the following (a and b): a. Do you have six years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation;ANDb. Do you have a combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education. Note – total experience and education from "a" And "b" must equal a minimum of 10 years

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Do you meetALLof the following (a, b, and c): a. Do you have four years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation? IF YES: b. How many years do you have of post high school education in any field and additional full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience;ANDc. How many years ofgraduate-level educationand additional full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education. Note – Total experience and education from "a" "b" AND "c" must equal a minimum of ten years. The experience used to count for A cannot be the same experience used for B or C

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　if you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch) how many years of full-time experience for the State of Iowa as a Public Service Manager 1 or comparable specific management-level position do you have?

　　No experience as a Public Service Manager 1 or comparable specific management-level position for the State of Iowa

　　Less than six months of experience as a Public Service Manager 1 or comparable specific management-level position for the State of Iowa

　　Six months to less than 12 months of work experience as a Public Service Manager 1 or comparable specific management-level position for the State of Iowa

　　12 months to less than 18 months of work experience as a Public Service Manager 1 or comparable specific management-level position for the State of Iowa

　　18 months or more of work experience as a Public Service Manager 1 or comparable specific management-level position for the State of Iowa

　　Not applicable - I am not a State of Iowa Employee

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　　State of Iowa

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　　282 Iowa Department of Education

　　Address

　　Grimes State Office Building

　　400 E 14th St

　　Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

　　Website

　　https://www.educateiowa.gov/

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