Education Program Associate Jobs in Lexington, KY

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Education Program Consultant (FFTL)
Pay Grade16
Salary
$4,356.96 - $5,169.46 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME 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 terminateor modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state ofKentucky.
Description
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of theEducation and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky'spublic schools and districts as they implement the state's P-12 education requirements. The department alsoserves 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-memberKentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within thoseoffices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the KentuckySchool for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
OUR MISSION:
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provideleadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
OUR CORE VALUES

• Equity
• Achievement
• Collaboration
• Integrity

The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking, and dependable Education Program Consultant tojoin our dedicated team. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging, andprofessional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learningpotential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Under general direction, provides consultative services and technical assistance to local schooldistrict personnel and other state and private educational agencies in the development, coordination,implementation, and monitoring of their educational programs.
• Under general direction, provides consultative services in interpreting, applying, and enforcing stateand federal regulations related to the state funded preschool program and monitors programs to ensure correctinterpretation and application of standard regulations and policies are met.
• Provide technical assistance in the development and production of resources materials (both physicaland electronic formats) for school districts related to preschool.
• Support districts with selection of appropriate school readiness instructional materials that reflectthe goals of the Kentucky educational system. Assist in and promote all early childhood and school readinessservices of Office of Special Education and Early Learning.
• Collaborate with Regional Training Centers (RTCs) to ensure compliance with state and federalregulations for preschool special education.
• Keep personally informed on new school readiness research, approaches to learning, best practices anddisseminate that information to school districts.
• Provides staff support to other offices within and outside the department concerning preschool relatedissues.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits and Perks:

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

This is a federally funded time limited (FFTL) position. This means the position is paid entirely as theresult of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant thatfunds the positions. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirementsfor the classification but is not required to take an examination or be graded through the testing andevaluation process. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit)employee in a permanent position.
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test andbackground check.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written releasefrom their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers'Retirement System.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in education or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Three years of professional experience in education, career and technical education, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Current Rank II or Rank I certification by the Department of Education or Education Professional Standards Board will substitute for the required educational requirement. Additional professional experience in the field of education will substitute for the required educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office or school setting. Travel may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
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