The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA), Division of Assessment and Accountability Support, Assessment Communication Branch in Frankfort (Franklin County) has an opening for an Education Administration Program Consultant II.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide staff at Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and in local schools, districts, educational cooperatives, advisory groups and various other stakeholders, oral and written direction/communication and assistance on state assessments, Kentucky's accountability model, and regulations such as Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations.
Acts as liaison between local educational agencies, testing vendors, and professional associations.
Aid school/district and KDE staff in the development of appropriate testing procedures, habits, and behaviors by developing or reviewing policy and procedures to local school districts.
Create, review, and edit written communications including e-mails, letters, webpages and presentations on implementation and administration for state assessments, Administration Code, Inclusion of Special Populations, and the accountability system.
Facilitate, develop, and present group/individual training to staff at KDE and in local schools, districts, educational cooperatives, advisory groups and various other stakeholders regarding state assessments and related topics including assessment programs and regulations such as Administration Code, Inclusion of Special of Populations, testing accommodations, and the accountability system.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Note: This position is eligible for consideration for a hybrid schedule that allows for a combination of in-office and approved alternative work scheduling. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in education.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Five years of professional experience in education, vocational education, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Current Rank II or Rank I certification by the Department of Education or Education Professional Standards Board will substitute for the required educational requirement.
Additional professional experience in the field of education will substitute for the required educational requirement on a year for year basis.
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment will be given.
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.
Pay Grade: 16
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $4,356.96 - $5,169.46
Position Number: 30025049
The closing date to apply for this position is March 11, 2026.
NOTE: BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE, applicants must complete an application via the Cornerstone on Demand (CSOD), meet the minimum requirements for the position, and applicants must also self-nominate themselves for the position via the Cornerstone on Demand System.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel CabinetInquiries for this position should be directed to: Kathy Jennings, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd., 4th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6711; Email:
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