Consultant - Education plans and coordinates educational policies for specific subject area or grade level. Develops programs for in-service education of teaching personnel. Being a Consultant - Education confers with federal, state, and local school officials to develop curricula and establish guidelines for educational programs. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the field. Additionally, Consultant - Education relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a senior manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Learner Support & Bureau of Special Education Support has a full-time vacancy for an Education Consultant II.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below! See Per 405.1 .
18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree
36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree
54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree
Scope of Work: To implement the effective operation of educational programs within the Bureau of Student Support, Division of Learner Support by reviewing recommendations, interpreting data, drawing conclusions, and planning and promoting short- and long-term goals or strategies that impact students with disabilities ages 3-21.
Accountabilities:
Evaluates and monitors school districts and private special education programs to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the education of students with disabilities.
Develops and implements policies and procedures governing in-state public and private special education programs and assists with the data collection for compliance indicators.
Reviews, analyzes, and approves new special education programs in accordance with New Hampshire Standards for the Education of Students with Disabilities.
Reviews and approves district requests for in-state individual program approvals and out-of-state program approvals.
Organizes training sessions on the effectiveness of local educational agency requirements and efforts to provide free appropriate public education to students with disabilities through analysis of programs.
Analyzes and interprets departmental policy, rules and regulations affecting the delivery of educational services to students with disabilities to local school districts, private providers, parents of students with disabilities and the general public.
Creates, designs, and develops materials to assist and instruct the educational community, parents and other involved agencies to ensure the provisions of a free and appropriate public education.
Reviews and approves Local Education Agencies (LEA) applications for federal funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for Part B and Part B section 619.
Advises legislative committees, when requested, regarding proposed changes in state laws affecting the education of disabled children.
Responds to questions and inquiries from other state and local agencies, the public, and parents of students with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in education, special education, or a related field.
Experience: Seven years’ experience in the field of education or special education, five years of which must be relevant experience in the area of special education.
License/Certification: Eligibility for NH educational certification.
Disclaimer Statement : The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
For further information please contact Janelle Lavin, Supervisor, Janelle.C.Lavin@doe.nh.gov.
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay
Other Benefits:
* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
EOE
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
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