Education Consultant - Specific Learning

Madison (Dane County)
Job Announcement Code: 0801009

The Department of Public Instruction, the Division for Learning Support: Equity and Advocacy: Special Education Team is currently seeking an Education Consultant. The position is located at 125 South Webster Street, Madison.

Starting salary will be between $54,008 and $74,262 per year depending on qualifications. This position is in pay schedule 13, range 04. A six month probationary period is required.

Job Duties

Major responsibilities include providing statewide leadership, as well as a national perspective, in specific learning disabilities; education for children with disabilities; revising and interpreting state rule language; activities related to Response to Intervention (RTI); monitoring local education agencies (LEAs) to determine compliance with Wisconsin State Statutes and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); provision of leadership in the review and approval of LEA special education plans; and consultative and technical assistance to LEAs for students with specific learning disabilities.

Special Notes

Part of the selection process may include a criminal background check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of programming, curriculum development, and instructional approaches for children and young adults with specific learning disabilities; state and federal special education statutes and regulations; especially related to the reauthorization of IDEA 2004 and the Response to Intervention (RTI) component of the new federal legislation; the process and procedures for conference and workshop organization and development, data planning activities and retreats, and linking the data to continuous improvement; the process and procedures for special education monitoring; consultation with local educational agencies, parents and others regarding non-compliance with state and federal law. Effective written and oral communication skills.

How to Apply

Application materials must be received by May 12, 2008.

Apply Online!
Visit http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=31511&jobid=31026 and click "Please log in to apply." If you have not already done so, you will need to create an account. After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click "Apply Now." You will be asked to provide your personal information, attach a resume, and then complete the exam.

Or mail completed materials
Please send an Application for State Employment form (OSER-DMRS-38) , a resume, and a paper limited to six pages detailing your training and experience in:
1) Analyzing, applying and providing guidance for federal and state laws, rules, and regulations related to special education;
2) Providing educational programming for children with disabilities; and
3) Planning and conducting compliance monitoring of local educational agencies. Include specific experiences related to special education.

Your responses to these three questions are considered a civil service examination and will be used to determine your eligibility for this vacancy. Applications that do not include all of the requested materials will NOT be considered.

Direct your application materials to: DPI Human Resources; P.O. Box 7841; Madison, WI 53707-7841. You may also fax completed materials to 608-266-5856 Attn: Jennifer den Daas. For questions regarding this position, contact Jennifer den Daas at Jennifer.denDaas@dpi.wi.gov or 608-266-2189.

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Last updated on 4/18/2008 2:33:09 PM