State of Montana Hiring for Early Learning and Special Education Specialist Job at Helena, MT Full Time

OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Why we would enjoy having you working here.

Office of Public Instruction empowers Montana Students and Schools! We have a highly successful foundation with our team-based employees. We have high caliber, customer-centered professionals that are proud to invest in Montana’s future.

Benefits of working for OPI:

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Job Overview:

This position is unique on the Special Education team in that this position specialized in Early Childhood education for children with and without disabilities. This position works with myriad external groups in representing the agency on workgroups and committees. This position assists school districts and other public agencies providing special education, general education, and related services to develop and implement continuing education activities. This position is responsible for completing reviews of special education files, providing technical assistance for special education questions, and understanding how IDEA applies to a school setting. This position also collaborates with multiple programs within the agency, and other agencies, to coordinate between various grants and initiatives to streamline the services provided. This position uses a data-driven approach to assist school districts and others in identifying continuing education and technical assistance needs to improve outcomes for Montana students regarding school service.

Qualifications:

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume and supplemental questions online. OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be submitted with resume.

Competencies:

• Understanding of theory and practical application of federal and state special education law, regulations, and best practices.
• Substantial knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of learning, educational supervision, group process, data collection and analysis, curricular and instructional strategies and methodologies, classroom and alternative assessment practices, accreditation, certification, and instructional technology.
• Knowledge of the goals, purposes, and reporting requirement for compliance for state and federal agencies, State Board of Public Education administrative rules for accreditation of schools.
• Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policy and procedures, and apply them to the collection, analysis and evaluation of school and the determination of program effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain high level of technical and education skills, providing leadership for policy.
• Effective leadership and teamwork skills, establishing and maintaining working relationships with co-workers, technical personnel, diverse groups of professionals, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using verbal and written communication skills.
• Apply federal and state laws and regulations and OPI policy.
• Ability to work cooperatively, pooling or combining ideas, efforts and experiences to improve innovation, efficiency, and performance of the division and the office.
• Appropriate professional behavior.

Meet minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Three years’ experience in education, early childhood or related field.
• Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For a copy of the full job description please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

This position is in the Teacher’s retirement system.

Potential telework in Montana after initial training.

1st Date of review: June 20, 2022

Supplemental questions:

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Job: Education/Training

Salary: $ 26.60 – 26.60 Hourly

Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location: Helena

Agency: Office of Public Instruction

Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees

Bargaining Unit: 063 – OPI Employees

Posting Date: Jun 4, 2022, 3:22:29 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer’s timezone): Ongoing

Required Application Materials: Resume, Supplemental Questions (Refer to Job Posting)

Contact Name: Human Resources | Contact Email: [email protected] | Contact Phone: 444-2673