Fiscal Specialist

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Fiscal Specialist

Salary

$84,000.00 - $87,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01725-PRNCNSLT-SL-0824

Department

Department of Education

Division

Student Learning

Opening Date

08/29/2024

Closing Date

9/26/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

Downtown Denver/Metro; Eligible for a hybrid work agreement.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Recruitment@cde.state.co.us

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to classified permanent employees and individuals on a reemployment list of the listed department.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is only open to current Residents of Colorado.

Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.

This announcement is posted until filled or preferred candidate(s) are identified; it is in your best interest to apply early.

Colorado Department of Education – What We Do

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of theState Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting the public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Description of Job

The Fiscal Specialist is responsible for managing and facilitating statewide fiscal monitoring processes to ensure compliance with the Education Department General Administrative Rules (EDGAR), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Exceptional Children's Education Act (ECEA). They will serve as the content expert on special education fiscal rules and processes. They will also serve as a content expert and lead the technical assistance work within the General Supervision and Monitoring Team related to the special education fiscal policy, practice, and procedure.

This is a great opportunity for an independent worker, who needs little supervision and can be trusted to ensure success in the role.

Key Duties:

Serve as a content expert on EDGAR, IDEA and ECEA fiscal rules related to special education and serve as a lead of Office of Special Education fiscal monitoring and technical assistance as part of the General Supervision and Monitoring Team.

Serve as the fiscal content expert and monitoring lead in the following areas: IDEA Federal Application, IDEA Budget (Personnel), Proportionate Share (children with disabilities placed by their parents in private schools), Significant Disproportionality, and Maintenance of Effort.

Provide technical assistance and support to CDE colleagues, special education administrators/educators on compliance with special

education law, regulation, and processes consistent with EDGAR, IDEA, ECEA, and OSEP's QA23-01 Guidance Document.

Review and evaluate Comprehensive Programs plans to determine fiscal strengths and weaknesses as part of required monitoring process.

Oversee all aspects of monitoring and facilitate on site monitoring of implementation of EDGAR, IDEA, and ECEA rules related to allowable use of special education funds.

Develop preliminary draft monitoring reports that completely and thoroughly discusses identified monitoring findings. Report should

outline strengths, documented evidence used to determine findings, and recommendations.

Support the review and approval of AU federal application narrative, assurances, and performance report.

Oversee implementation of Corrective Action Plans related to fiscal matters as part of General Supervision and Monitoring, including support and monitoring of AU who have been identified as significantly disproportionate.

Consult with appropriate AU personnel regarding monitoring, findings, and on going support if needed, to be in compliance with fiscal rules and and statute.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in special education, accounting, or related field.

3 years experience in federal grant management, with preference for experience in IDEA fiscal management.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skills and abilities to independently problem solve and resolve/describe findings and document discrepancies.

Ability to logically apply statutes and regulations to reasonably support all monitoring findings.

Demonstrated ability to manage large work loads, including but not limited to effectively tracking action items/deliverables, as well as

complete assignments within prescribed deadlines.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office programs, specifically Excel and Word.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc).

Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (i.e., school districts, other CDE units, etc.).

Ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the department and meet deadlines.

Ability to work independently as well as on a team.

Ability to lead professional learning in a variety of settings; in person, hybrid, virtual.

Exhibits CDE’s mission, vision and values by the consistent expression of professional, respectful, and customer service oriented behaviors.

Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• Completed Application Required

• Resume attached

Please ensure that thework sectionof the application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition(s) related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at HR@cde.state.co.us.

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