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KBE/KDE Ed Academic Program Manager (FFTL) (Interim)
Salary
$54.70 Hourly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | INELIGIBLE 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



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.

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 VALUESEquity Achievement Collaboration Integrity

The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking and dependable Interim KBE/KDE Education Academic Program Manager 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:Supports the enhancement of capacity-building efforts and service delivery by local educational agencies to achieve improved outcomes for children with disabilities. Oversees the Administration and Release Committee (ARC) meeting process and supports compliance reporting for the Division of State Schools, focusing on the Kentucky School for the Deaf and the Kentucky School for the Blind. Facilitate ARC meetings to ensure the needs of students with disabilities are met. Organize the meeting and ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Lead discussions, make final decisions, if needed, and provide parents with procedural safeguards, explaining their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Ensure IDEA compliance by maintaining accurate records and reporting for students with disabilities. Assist with meeting notices and conference summaries and run reports from Infinite Campus to identify and correct coding errors for state reporting. Make necessary corrections with Infinite Campus to support accurate child count and monitoring data. Collaborate with administrators to help create a compliant, supportive, and effective educational environment for students with disabilities by addressing any questions regarding IDEA compliance, identifying educators who need additional support, and providing guidance for ARC meetings. Facilitate professional development for IDEA by collaborating with administrators to identify and address any professional learning needs related to IDEA compliance, Individual Education Program (IEP) writing, and documentation strategies. Support teaching and learning for students with disabilities by collaborating with administrators and educators. Analyze student outcome data (assessment, discipline, progress monitoring) to identify trends, gaps, and needs. Provide classroom observations, resources, and innovative ideas to enhance student learning. Perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Director of Special Education or Administrative experience preferred.



This position is an Interim position. Interim employee means an unclassified employee without status who has been appointed to an interim position that shall be less than nine (9) months duration (8 months and 29 days)



Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.



Benefits and Perks:Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment) Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Optional Insurance (Dental and 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 and Free Financial Planning Program Professional development opportunities and ongoing training. A collaborative and innovative work environment. Flexible Work Schedules Employee Resource Groups Employee Recognition

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.
Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Applicants must be a graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in special education or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Applicants must have full certification in special education or related field and six years of professional experience in special education.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

Applicants must maintain required licensure or certification. Applicants must be able to consistently produce high-quality technical writing and editing.
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