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6/12/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

24-03366

Education Program Consultant

Pay Grade

16

Salary

$4,106.86 - $5,169.46 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

Location

300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Education is a premier service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's K-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities. Our mission is to partner with districts, schools, families, students, business and industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.


The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking and dependable Education Program Consultant to join our dedicated team. We seek people of the highest moral character who understand it is a privilege to represent the Kentucky Department of Education and work on behalf of Kentucky’s children. This role represents a great opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment.


Key Responsibilities:

• Provides consultative services and technical assistance to local school district personnel and other state and private educational agencies in the development, coordination, implementation and monitoring of educational programs
• Provides ongoing technical assistance to local school district personnel and other state and private educational agencies in interpreting Title IV, Part A of the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program.
• Advises districts on the allowable uses of funds, role of the SEA, fiscal responsibilities, and local application requirements.
• Provides consultative services to grantees in order to provide successful technical assistance to districts regarding laws, cost principles, and grants management.
• Collaborates with education partners within and outside KDE on various projects.
• Evaluates school district applications for federal funding.
• Reviews district reports, other program reports, and evaluations.
• Collects and compiles data for state and federal reports.
• Identifies and provides technical assistance to districts and others.
• Checks and analyzes school, district, and state data.
• Performs onsite compliance monitoring at the district level.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, and an ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment
• Good problem solving, technical and analytical abilities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A high level of integrity and professional accountability
• Alignment with the mission of the Kentucky Department of Education

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.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office or school setting. Travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Anitra Williams at anitra.williams@education.ky.gov or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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