Job Description

Department Information

This position is not part of the classified personnel system, applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.

Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.

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 State Board of Education, 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

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

Description of Job

The Special Education Monitoring and Technical Consultant position is responsible for managing and facilitating statewide monitoring processes to ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Exceptional Children's Education Act (ECEA). They will serve as the content expert on special education rules and processes. They will also serve as a content expert and lead the technical assistance work within the General Supervision and Monitoring Team related to the special education policy, practice, and procedure.


Key Duties:
Serve as a content expert on IDEA and Exceptional Children's Education Act rules related to special education and serve as a lead of Office of Special Education monitoring and technical assistance as part of the General Supervision and Monitoring Team.


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, including the implementation of OSEP QA23-01.


Review and evaluate Comprehensive Programs plans to determine strengths and weaknesses as part of required monitoring process.


Review special education data and SPP/APR Indicators to determine compliance and areas of needs. Provide feedback and recommendations to AU special education directors.


Oversee all aspects of monitoring and facilitate on site monitoring of implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Exceptional Children's Education Act rules related to special education.


Develop preliminary draft monitoring reports that completely and thoroughly discusses identified monitoring findings. Report should
outline strengths, documented evidence used to determine findings, and recommendations.


Oversee implementation of Corrective Action Plans related to General Supervision and Monitoring, including State Complaints.


Consult with appropriate AU personnel regarding monitoring, findings, and on going support if needed, to be in compliance with rules and
statute.


Train AU personnel on monitoring resources, requirements, processes and procedures.


Manage multiple monitoring audits, effectively track audit actions/deliverables, as well as complete assignments within prescribed
deadlines.


Facilitate the development of of rubrics, matrices, and other resources to guide/inform the monitoring process.


Collaborate with the data supervisor in analyzing data collections to inform general supervision and monitoring activities and the
completion of the SPP/APR report.


Serve as a liaison between ESSU and Dropout Prevention.


Travel statewide up to 20%

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Required:
Bachelor's in Special Education or related field, from an accredited university
Preferred:
Master's in Special Education or related field, from an accredited university


Required:
3 years experience in special education administration (above building level), such as Special Education Director, Coordinator, or Supervisor. Experience in a leadership position at a state education agency may be substituted for experience in a local education agency.


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.



Conditions of Employment (Required):

• Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.
• Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel (percentage 20 %)

Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include :

• Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS .

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 "[email protected]" 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 [email protected].

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