Class Code: 01071
01072
01073
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT
DEFINITION
Provides professional educational consultative
services and represents the Department of Education in contacts with public and
nonpublic educational institutions and their staffs, education related
organizations and associations, governmental agencies, and the general public;
performs related work as assigned.
The
Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and
not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
Advises schools and school districts professional
staff through in-service and staff development meetings, workshops, or
individual consultation on the evaluation of curriculum structure or design,
instructional methods, use of community resources, accounting systems and
practices and educational innovations so as to provide improvement and
consistency in PK-12 and two-year post-secondary education programs throughout
the state.
Coordinates, interprets and confers with school
district professional staff and administrators and college and university staff
and administrators regarding the compliance of educational programs with
provisions of the Code of Iowa, Department of Education administrative rules,
and federal guidelines and regulations.
Serves on task forces and attends professional
conferences and meetings addressing specific problems and issues related to
elementary-secondary education, higher education, correctional institutions and
provider agencies such as group living facilities.
Prepares reports and compile records, statistics and
other educational data as needed or requested.
Evaluates the education and experience of individuals
applying for teaching certificates, endorsements, approvals, statements of
professional recognition and temporary teaching certification.
Knowledge of the Iowa Code and administrative rules
pertaining to education.
Knowledge of the principles of education.
Knowledge of current teaching methods and techniques.
Knowledge of the structure and function of education
agencies and resources.
Knowledge of Department of Education policies,
procedures and regulations.
Knowledge of professional teacher standards and
educational requirements.
Knowledge of the principles and methods of
administration and management including such areas as budgeting, organization,
planning, coordination, personnel, and evaluation.
Ability to apply and interpret laws, rules,
regulations and policies/procedures as they relate to the Department of
Education and the educational programs of the state.
Ability to write technical reports clearly and
concisely.
Ability to establish working relationships with
professionals in the education field.
Ability to recognize training needs in program areas
and to establish staff development programs.
Ability to analyze and evaluate program data and
services for special groups of people.
Ability to use public relations techniques such
as public speaking, radio and TV announcements and newspaper articles.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with
supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
A Master’s Degree and five years of successful
teaching and/or administrative experience in PK-12 and/or a post secondary
educational institution and possession of a valid Iowa Teaching Certificate;
OR
seven
years of full time post graduate experience in any one or a combination of the
following areas:
1.
Professional
training, teaching or counseling experience in an educational setting;
2.
Professional
administrative experience in an educational setting;
3. Professional personnel administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal system, selection devices or labor relations;
OR
professional
experience in a major technical program area utilized by the Department of
Education;
OR
an
equivalent of the required experience or a combination of the required
education and experience to total seven years; on the basis that one year of
experience equals thirty semester hours of education.
For specific positions, the appointing authority may
require certain endorsements and approvals as may be established by the Iowa
Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE).
For more information on endorsements, go to the BOEE website at: http://www.state.ia.us/boee/endnos.html. For class endorsement and approval numbers
for licenses issued before October of 1988, go to the BOEE website at: http://www.state.ia.us/boee/endnosold.html.
Applicants
wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable
coursework, experience, certificate, license, or endorsement on the
application.
NOTE:
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening
and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services –
Human Resources Enterprise. Apply
directly to the Department of Education.
Effective Date: 8/06 DF