Bureau Chief of Special Education Accountability and Accreditation, Finance, and Data Analysis

Public Service Manager

The Iowa Department of Education seeks a dedicated Public Service Manager to ensure all students with disabilities experience a world-class education that meets their needs, inspires them, and prepares them for bright futures. The Bureau Chief will provide leadership and engagement to improve educational results and functional outcomes for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families (IDEA, Part C known as Early Access) and children with disabilities (IDEA, Part B including 619).

Your responsibilities include :

• Leading the Bureau of Special Education Accountability and Accreditation and Finance, and Data Analysis to oversee the administration of federal and state requirements and programs related to accountability and accreditation, finance, and data analysis in coordination with the Regional Special Education Directors. Advise the Deputy Director and Division Director of Accountability and Student Supports.
• Overseeing the implementation of IDEA-differentiated accountability (e.g. results-based accountability) including focused monitoring based on quality indicators including ongoing data and on-site observation monitoring, designations, and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing the implementation of the IDEA Part B and C ACHIEVE system to support IEP and IFSP development consistent with evidence-based best practices, federal and state data reporting, and the launch and implementation of the ACHIEVE Parent Portal.
• Developing and overseeing the implementation of AEA accreditation processes outlined in Iowa Code section 273.10 inclusive of the 18 standards in Iowa Code 273.11, as amended by House File 2612, in coordination with the Bureau of School Improvement.
• Developing and overseeing the implementation of private special education providers accreditation processes.
• Directing the appropriate distribution and allowable use of special education funds and compliant and timely financial reporting of the Department, AEAs, school districts, and Education Service Providers in coordination with the Bureau of School Business Operations.
• Directing compliant and timely data collection, management, and actionable analysis of student outcome data and all other relevant implementation data of the Department, AEAs, school districts, and Education Service Providers in coordination with the Bureau of Information Analysis and Services. Develop procedures to review and revise forms, automate the collection and dissemination of data.
• Supervising, supporting, and evaluating administrative consultants and education program consultants focused on IDEA-differentiated accountability, ACHIEVE, AEA accreditation, AEA and school district monitoring, special education finance, child count, and data management and analysis.
• Developing and leveraging strong relationships with all education leaders, including AEAs, school districts, Education Service Providers, professional associations, other relevant agencies, and the entire Department to integrate and facilitate major state initiatives and policies.

Hours : 8 : 00 a.m. 4 : 30 p.m., Monday Friday, occasional nights and weekends, in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel

A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn :

Whats in it for you?

Opportunities to make a transformational impact in the lives of children, families, teachers, and Iowa communities

Minimum qualification requirements include :