Bureau Chief of Special Education Accountability and Accreditation, Finance, and Data Analysis Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4828808) Apply  Bureau Chief of Special Education Accountability and Accreditation, Finance, and Data Analysis Salary $96,096.00 - $136,822.40 Annually Location Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-02190 Agency 282 Iowa Department of Education Opening Date 02/11/2025 Closing Date 3/11/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact idoe.hr@iowa.gov To Apply To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process. + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Public Service Manager 2 Iowa Department of Education’s vision is building an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential. To accomplish our vision, the Department relies upon talented, passionate professionals working together to serve Iowa’s students, families, and teachers in partnership. The Iowa Department of Education seeks a dedicated,Public Service Managerto ensure all students with disabilities experience a world-class education that meets their needs, inspires them, and prepares them for bright futures. The Bureau Chief will provide leadership and engagement to improve educational results and functional outcomes for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families (IDEA, Part C known as Early Access) and children with disabilities (IDEA, Part B including 619.) Your Responsibilities: + Lead the Bureau of Special Education Accountability and Accreditation, Finance, and Data Analysis to oversee the administration of federal and state requirements and programs related to accountability and accreditation, finance, and data analysis in coordination with the Regional Special Education Directors. Advise the Deputy Director and Division Director of Accountability and Student Supports. + Oversee the implementation of IDEA-differentiated accountability (e.g. results-based accountability) including focused monitoring based on quality indicators including ongoing data and on-site observation monitoring, designations, and continuous improvement. + Oversee the implementation of the IDEA Part B and C ACHIEVE system to support IEP and IFSP development consistent with evidence-based best practices, federal and state data reporting, and the launch and implementation of the ACHIEVE Parent Portal. + Develop and oversee the implementation of AEA accreditation processes outlined in Iowa Code section 273.10 inclusive of the 18 standards in Iowa Code 273.11, as amended by House File 2612, in coordination with the Bureau of School Improvement. + Develop and oversee the implementation of private special education providers accreditation processes. + Direct the appropriate distribution and allowable use of special education funds and compliant and timely financial reporting of the Department, AEAs, school districts, and Education Service Providers in coordination with the Bureau of School Business Operations. + Direct compliant and timely data collection, management, and actionable analysis of student outcome data and all other relevant implementation data of the Department, AEAs, school districts, and Education Service Providers in coordination with the Bureau of Information Analysis and Services. Develop procedures to review and revise forms, automate the collection and dissemination of data. + Supervise, support, and evaluate administrative consultants and education program consultants focused on IDEA-differentiated accountability, ACHIEVE, AEA accreditation, AEA and school district monitoring, special education finance, child count, and data management and analysis. + Develop and leverage strong relationships with all education leaders, including AEAs, school districts, Education Service Providers, professional associations, other relevant agencies, and the entire Department to integrate and facilitate major state initiatives and policies. + Develop and leverage strong relationships with all education leaders, including AEAs, school districts, Education Service Providers, professional associations, other relevant agencies, and the entire Department to integrate and facilitate major state initiatives and policies. CREDENTIALS: Director of Special Education OR Professional Services Administrator OR Special Education Supervisor/Instruction OR Pk12 Principal/Supervisor Special Education OR Special Education Consultant OR School Psychologist OR Teaching License with a Special Education Endorsement OR Professional Service License OR Superintendent If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contactidoe.hr@iowa.gov. Hours: 8:00 A.M.. – 4:30 P.M., Monday – Friday, occasional nights and weekends, in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn: + Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service + Ability to work collaboratively on, and provide leadership for, high-performing teams + Ability to work independently, moving projects forward with minimal supervision + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Ability to interpret and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner + Strong interpersonal skills + Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? + Opportunities to make a transformational impact in the lives of children, families, teachers, and Iowa communities + Collaborative, positive work environment + Dedicated, talented colleagues that will learn and grow with you + Opportunities to collaborate with experts from across the country + Employee discounts from a variety of vendors + Competitive salary and benefits package: https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits\_Beyond\_the\_Paycheck.pdf(Download PDF reader) 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. 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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 02 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 Required Question Employer State of Iowa Agency 282 Iowa Department of Education Address Grimes State Office Building 400 E 14th St Des Moines, Iowa, 50319 Website https://www.educateiowa.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email