The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office Special Education and Early Learning, Division of IDEA Monitoring and Results, Individual Programming Branch, has an opening for an Education Program Consultant, for Franklin County.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide professional learning to promote the effective implementation of evidence-based practices to improve behavior support for students with disabilities.
Develop tools and resources to provide guidance to districts, schools, and teachers regarding effective implementation of evidence-based practices to improve behavior support for students with disabilities.
Provide technical assistance on behavioral interventions and strategies to improve educational outcomes for students.
Accurately interpret, apply, and enforce the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in regard to federal laws, state regulations, and policies for local school districts.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in education or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Three years of professional experience in education, career and technical education, or a related field.
SUBSTITUTION:
EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
None.
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
None.
This is a federally funded time limited (FFTL) position. This means the position is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification but is not required to take an examination or be graded through the testing and evaluation process. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
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 is given.
Pay Grade: 16
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $4,106.86 - $5,686.20
Position Number: 31152837
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.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel Cabinet
Inquiries for this position should be directed to: Kathryn McCrystal, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771; Email: Kathryn.mccrystal@education.ky.gov
The closing date to apply for this position is May 9, 2024.
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