Exceptional Children Consultant (FFTL)

Description

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.

OUR MISSION To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Equity
• Achievement
• Collaboration
• Integrity
  
  

The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking and dependable Exceptional Children Consultant to join our dedicated team. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Under general direction, provides consultative services and technical assistance on educational programming for students with disabilities, as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and implementing regulation (707 KAR 1:002), to local school district personnel, other state and local agencies, and parents/guardians of students.
• Accurately interpret and enforce the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in regard to federal laws, state regulations, and polices for local school districts.
• 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 on various KDE project teams and cross-functional work groups.
• Support critical work around strategic priorities of the agency and office.
• Produce data and 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
  
  

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.

Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.

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.

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.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute 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.

Working Conditions

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

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kanaka Aspari at kanaka.aspari@education.ky.gov or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D