Salary : $68,057.60 - $105,206.40 Annually
Location : Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-00031
Agency: 282 Iowa Department of Education
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Job Description
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

The Education Program Consultant (CTE) will be an integral member of the Federal Programs Bureau, providing technical assistance, monitoring and support to school districts, Area Education Agencies, and non-public schools.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership administration and technical assistance in programming, budget and finance, and accountability for career and technical education (CTE), with special emphasis on Engineering, or Manufacturing, Architecture and Construction, or Transportation.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships, coordinate and provide leadership to K-12 and community colleges for the development of and/or improvement of CTE programs, services, and activities, with special emphasis on Engineering, or Manufacturing, Architecture and Construction, or Transportation.
• Assisting in (a) the provision of and assistance in the development of grant applications, (b) the review and approval of grant applications, and (c) the review and approval for payment for expenditures incurred.
• Provide local education agencies (high schools, school districts, community colleges) across the state with leadership administration and technical assistance regarding the implementation of state CTE redesign statute, administrative rules, and guidance, including alignment with the Carl D. Perkins federal legislation.
• Assist with other Career and Technical Education (CTE) duties on behalf of the Iowa Department of Education

Participate in comprehensive efforts of the Department and Bureau, including Department, Division, and Bureau meetings, and other assigned work groups.

Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators.
• Experience interpreting and implementing state or federal education law.

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To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the online application process.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel

A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:

• Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Strong technical skills
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Ability to work in complex situations and meet deadlines while leading teams as a non-traditional leader (no supervisory authority)
• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators
• Ability to interpret and break down highly technical or regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner
• Ability to manage self in relation to prioritization and time management
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
• Collaborative, positive work environment
• Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow
• Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country
• Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
• Competitive salary and benefits package:

Selectives

563 Educational Policy
Applicant should demonstrate a minimum of 1 year experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the area of developing and managing local, state, or federal educational policy.
OR
713 Secondary or Higher Education
6 months' experience as a teacher/instructor, counselor, or administrator in a public or private secondary or higher education (college, university, or community college) setting which included: • Analyzing and assessing work and education history of students and applying it to career goals • Communicating with program participants of varying academic and vocational abilities. • Participating in school-to-work programs in both the public and private sector.
AND ONE OF THE BELOW:

160 Teaching/Training
6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in instructing students individually or in groups - this includes preparing materials, delivering material (i.e., lectures, presentations, demonstrations), keeping records of student progress and communicating progress to students.
OR
186 Education
6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in education, instructional design, or a closely-related field.
OR
203 Instructional Design
6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in all of the following:

• Determining the current state and needs of the learner
• Defining the end goal of instruction
• Creating a plan to bridge the gap between the current state of the learner and the end goal of instruction
• Evaluation of this training

OR
572 Competency-Based Education Experience
Applicant should demonstrate a minimum of 6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the area of competency-based education structures.
OR
573 Curriculum and Instructional Design
Applicant should demonstrate a minimum of 6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the area of educational curriculum and instructional design and implementation.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and five years of full-time post-graduate work experience in any one or a combination of the following areas:

a. Professional training, teaching, or counseling experience in an educational setting;
b. Professional administrative experience in an educational setting;
c. Professional finance, accounting, or auditing experience, including the preparation or analysis of financial statements;
d. Professional experience in a major technical program area housed within the Iowa Department of Education;
e. Professional data integration, data analysis, and statistical analysis experience;
f. Professional communications experience, including public relations, marketing, or journalism;
g. Professional school safety and emergency preparedness experience.

2) A combination of a total of five years of post-graduate education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited post-graduate college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience.

3) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree, possession of a valid Iowa Teaching Certificate, and three academic years of teaching and/or administrative experience in PK-12 and/or a post-secondary educational institution.

4) Possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and seven years of full-time professional experience in finance, accounting, or auditing, including the preparation or analysis of financial statements.

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