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1/20/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

26-00183

Education Program Consultant

Pay Grade 16

Salary

$4,230.04 - $5,169.46 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE 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

Description

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.

The Kentucky Department of Education is a premier service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's K-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities. Our mission is to partner with districts, schools, families, students, business and industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.

The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking and dependable Education Program Consultant to join our dedicated team. We seek persons of the highest moral character who understand it is a privilege to represent the Kentucky Department of Education and work on behalf of Kentucky’s children. This role represents a great opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment.

Duties Include

• Deliver expert-level consultation to educator certification applicants, local school districts, and institutions of higher education. Offer guidance on credentialing requirements, application procedures, and assignment permissions. Ensure stakeholders understand certification pathways and meet standards. Maintain a customer-focused approach to promote outcomes and professional relationships.
• Assist Educator Certification Branch with Local Educator Assignment Data (LEAD) process by reviewing and validating educator assign data from districts. Analyze syllabi and job descriptions to determine alignment with certification permissions and Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) regs. Provide assistance to districts to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with credentialing standards.
• Serve as a communication conduit between division leadership, supervisors, and certification staff. Relay critical updates, procedural changes, and case-specific information to ensure consistent processing across the branch. Participate in collaborative decision-making with colleagues to resolve complex certification cases and maintain uniformity in interpretation and application of policies.
• Evaluate existing certification workflows and identify opportunities for improvement. Recommend and implement process enhancements that increase operational efficiency, reduce errors, and improve stakeholder satisfaction. Contribute to the development of internal tools, resources, and documentation that support streamlined service delivery and staff capacity-building.
• Stay current on statutes, administrative regulations, and EPSB decisions that impact educator certification and assignment. Apply this knowledge to daily operations, case evaluations, and stakeholder consultations to ensure compliance. Serve as a resource for interpreting complex policies and advising on practical application.
• Draft and manage professional correspondence, reports, memos, forms, and other documentation required by the Educator Certification Branch. Compile and organize case materials, data summaries, and policy references for EPSB meetings and internal briefings. Ensure all written materials are accurate, timely, and aligned with agency standards for clarity and professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with 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 999-897-7781 or

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 Kathy Jennings at kathy.jennings@education.ky.gov or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area,

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