Exceptional Children Consultant - 31168487

Review and investigate allegations that a school district has violated a requirement of state or federal special education law.

Support the evaluation, planning, and development of appropriate educational programming for students with disabilities.

Produce with accuracy and within the 60-day timeline a Report of Findings as it relates to the IDEA formal written complaints portion of the dispute resolution process.

Work with district staff throughout the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) process, if applicable.

Keep 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/office.

Produce data/information for state and federal reporting as it relates to IDEA formal written
complaints.

Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Benefits and Perks:
·        Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
·        Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
·        Optional Insurance (Dental/Vision)
·        Life Insurance
·        Retirement savings.
·        Paid Leave (annual, sick, compensatory, jury, voting, election, blood donation, living organ, educational, military)
·        Paid holidays (12.5 days per year, 13.5 days in a Presidential Election year)
·        Deferred Compensation/Free Financial Planning Program
·        Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
·        A collaborative and innovative work environment.
·        Flexible Work Schedules
·        Employee Resource Groups
·        Employee Recognition
·        Employee Wellness Programs

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.
 
Pay Grade: 15        
         
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $3,960.94-$5,169.46

Position Number: 31168487
 
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.

For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel Cabinet

Inquiries 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 November 23, 2025.
 
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.

The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.

The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors.

The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state. 

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
 
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D​