Low Incidence Education Admin Specialist (PED #71190)

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

All positions at the public education department are based in Santa Fe however some may operate through our Albuquerque office based on home address and space availability.

The Office of Special Education will provide supports to districts, parents and SWDs to ensure outcomes of a free appropriate public education for students protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). We will review data to make decisions that will impact support for SWDs to meet college and career ready standards through equitable access to rigorous courses, high-quality instruction, and appropriate supports.

Why does the job exist?

This position exists to conduct special education compliance monitoring and enforcement as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B; monitor corrective action as need and perform duties associated with low incidence disabilities.

How does it get done?

Conduct compliance monitoring and enforcement by examining local education agency (LEA) data submissions

Provide targeted technical assistance Initiate and monitor general supervision corrective action

Process and approve annual sub-recipient grant awards

Assist fiscal operations with the program portion of request for re-reimbursements

Assist fiscal operations with the program portion of budget adjustment requests

Conduct duties associated with the specialty of low incidence, to resources associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Who are the customers?

Students with disabilities and their parents are the principle customers. Other stake-holders include local education agencies, internal customers up to and including the New Mexico Public Education Department's Secretary of Education.

Ideal Candidate

Students with disabilities and their parents are the principle customers. Other stake-holders include local education agencies, internal customers up to and including the New Mexico Public Education Department's Secretary of Education.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, or Business Administration and four (4) years of experience as a teacher and/or program administrator. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.