Job Description
Salary : $84,000.00 - $87,000.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01078-PRNCNSLT-SL-0924
Department: Department of Education
Division: Student Learning
Opening Date: 09/30/2024
Closing Date: 10/30/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.***
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Recruitment@cde.state.co.us
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado. This announcement is posted until filled or preferred candidate(s) are identified; it is in your best interest to apply early. Colorado Department of Education - What We Do The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.
As the administrative arm of the , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.
CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.
CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.
Why Work For CDE The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!
The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:
- Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
- Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
- Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
- Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
- Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
- Paid professional development opportunities
Description of Job Position Summary: Are you interested in working with a collaborative team of data-minded professionals who work with the special education SPP/APR Indicator data in support of Colorado's students with disabilities? ESSU's Data Team is a small team of highly motivated independent workers. The successful candidate takes the initiative and is self-directed in their learning and work, but also eager to collaborate and share ideas.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Contribute leadership and expertise to a dynamic team within CDE focused on building systems of general supervision and monitoring to improve functional and academic outcomes for students with disabilities. in accordance with IDEA.
2. Lead and coordinate the accurate and timely preparation of the Colorado SPP/APR by collaborating across teams to gather all necessary data and narratives.
3. Review special education data and SPP/APR Indicators to determine compliance and areas of needs. Provide feedback and recommendations to GSM monitoring consultants and AU special education directors.
4. Lead and ensure AU completion of demonstration of corrections of noncompliance for each of the compliance indicators: 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18. Including training AU personnel on SPP/APR Compliance Indicators, develop resources, and track demonstration of correction of noncompliance processes.
5. Serve as the data and monitoring liaison between the Data and GSM teams with other results-driven initiatives required by state and federal programs.
6. Develop tools, strategies, and resources that support the implementation of systems of general supervision and improve the CDE's support for school districts.
7. Present and facilitate in a variety of settings to provide technical assistance to stakeholders in understanding and complying with IDEA procedural requirements, with a focus on requirements that improve results for students with disabilities.
8. Collaborate with internal and external colleagues to provide leadership, professional development, technical assistance, and resources to the field addressing the requirements of the IDEA and the ECEA.
9. Create and lead face-to-face and on-line supervision, monitoring, and technical assistance opportunities for school districts.
10. Support the development of appropriate advisory committees/ work groups to provide Information regarding SPP/APR indicators that promote both compliance with the IDEA and the ECEA and improved outcomes for special education students.
11. Provide technical assistance and support to CDE colleagues, special education administrators/educators on compliance with special
education law, regulation, and processes consistent with IDEA and ECEA.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
Bachelor's in Special Education or related field, from an accredited university
5 years experience as a special education teacher/case manager or in a special education leadership role such as Special Education Director, Coordinator, or Supervisor.
Preferred:
3 years experience in a special education leadership role such as Special Education Director, Coordinator, or Supervisor.
Demonstrated skills and abilities to independently problem solve and resolve/describe findings and document discrepancies.
Ability to logically apply statutes and regulations to reasonably support all monitoring findings.
Demonstrated ability to manage large work loads, including but not limited to effectively tracking action items/deliverables, as well as
complete assignments within prescribed deadlines.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office programs, specifically Excel and Word.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc).
Ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations.
Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (i.e., school districts, other CDE units, etc.).
Ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the department and meet deadlines.
Takes initiative and exhibits a proactive approach to work.
Identifies problems and recommends solutions prior to the standard being jeopardized.
Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
Ability to lead professional learning in a variety of settings; in person, hybrid, virtual.
Understanding of Adult Learning Theory principles and the ability to apply the principles to the development/revision of professional learning
courses.
Ability to incorporate feedback into course revision and delivery.
Exhibits CDE's mission, vision and values by the consistent expression of professional, respectful, and customer service oriented behaviors.
Supplemental Information Complete Applications must include : - Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our
- Resume: Required
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Failure to submit a complete application as defined above by the announcement close
will result in your application being removed from consideration.**
** Resumes and Cover Letters WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.
All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately. Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to
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This position is
eligible for a Hybrid flex work place ; the incumbent is
required to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as needed to complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.
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The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?
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- Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.
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