The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of IDEA Monitoring and Results, has an opening for an Exceptional Children Consultant in Frankfort.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review and investigate allegations that a school district has violated a requirement of state or federal special education law.
Produce, with accuracy and within the 60-day timeline, a Report of Findings as it relates to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Formal Written Complaints portion of the Dispute Resolution Process.
Manage Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) resulting from formal written complaints and ensure timely correction of noncompliance.
Keep the division director informed of any problems or issues that arise as it relates to an IDEA Formal Written Complaint.
Participate in various KDE project teams and cross-functional work groups.
Support critical work around strategic priorities of the agency and the office.
Produce data and information for state and federal reporting as it relates to IDEA Formal Written Complaints.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of professional experience in the field of education.
SUBSTITUTION: EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: None.
EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must have full certification in special education or exceptional children education. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.
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 positions. 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. In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System. Pay Grade: 15 Gross Monthly Salary Range: $3,845.56 - $5,169.46 Position Number: 31168487For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel CabinetInquiries about this position should be directed to: Kanaka Aspari, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771. Email:
kanaka.aspari@education.ky.gov
The closing date to apply for this position is May 3, 2025.
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.The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or E-Verify Website
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