Education Program Consultant (CTE)

Responsibilities

Provide leadership administration and technical assistance in programming, budget and finance, and accountability for career and technical education (CTE), with special emphasis on Engineering, or Manufacturing, Architecture and Construction, or Transportation.

Develop and maintain professional working relationships, coordinate and provide leadership to K-12 and community colleges for the development of and/or improvement of CTE programs, services, and activities, with special emphasis on Engineering, or Manufacturing, Architecture and Construction, or Transportation.

Assisting in (a) the provision of and assistance in the development of grant applications, (b) the review and approval of grant applications, and (c) the review and approval for payment for expenditures incurred.

Provide local education agencies (high schools, school districts, community colleges) across the state with leadership administration and technical assistance regarding the implementation of state CTE redesign statute, administrative rules, and guidance, including alignment with the Carl D. Perkins federal legislation.

Assist with other Career and Technical Education (CTE) duties on behalf of the Iowa Department of Education.

Participate in comprehensive efforts of the Department and Bureau, including Department, Division, and Bureau meetings, and other assigned work groups.

Requirements

Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators.

Experience interpreting and implementing state or federal education law.

Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications: Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators. Experience interpreting and breaking down highly technical or regulatory language, and presenting information in an understandable manner.

Skills

Strong technical skills.

Strategic and analytical mindset.

Ability to work in complex situations and meet deadlines while leading teams as a non-traditional leader (no supervisory authority).

Benefits

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

A 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: view details.

Pay

Details on pay not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.