To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
Equity
Achievement
Collaboration
Integrity
The department's major activities include: Administering the statewide assessment and accountability system.
Providing technical assistance to schools and districts in the areas of finance, management and curriculum.
Providing support and information to the Kentucky Board of Education as it promulgates state education regulations.
Overseeing the state education technology system and monitoring school and district compliance with state and federal laws.
Providing instructional services to students at Kentucky School for the Blind, Kentucky School for the Deaf and the Area Technology Centers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Provide directions in planning, organizing, analyzing/manage data collection related to school funding and reporting.
Provide technical assistance to districts and Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff.
Analyze processes for further improvements with district staff, Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS), KDE tech developers and other Information Technology staff.
Serve as liaison between KDE and Local Educational Agencies (LEA's) regarding school district financial and student data.
Act as liaison with other KDE branches to track, update and confirm when data is available for use. Provide assistance in completing various state and federal reports as well as open records requests.
Communicate frequently with districts via phone and email to resolve data collection issues and to enforce deadlines for data submission. Provide suggestions to improve collection processes.
Ensure Chart of Accounts and district reporting aligns with federal guidelines.
Assist in evaluation of proposed state and federal legislation and the impact on districts and reporting standards.
Work with districts and cooperatives regarding indirect cost rates.
Assist with facilitation of monthly Support Education Excellence in Kentucky (SEEK) payments to districts by following internal processes and uploading information into the state payment system.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Perks: Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Optional Insurance (Dental/Vision)
Life Insurance
Retirement savings
Paid Leave (annual, sick, compensatory, jury, voting, election, blood donation, living organ, educational, military)
Paid holidays (12.5 days per year, 13.5 days in a Presidential Election year)
Deferred Compensation/Free Financial Planning Program
Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
A collaborative and innovative work environment.
Flexible Work Schedules
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Recognition
Employee Wellness Programs
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Four years of experience in school administration, statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A master's degree in school administration, planning, public administration, business administration, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Experience in the field of school finance will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): None
Pay Grade: 15 Gross Monthly Salary Range: $3,845.56 - $5,169.46 Position Number: 31171500Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel CabinetInquiries about this position should be directed to: Christy Ricketts Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771.
Email:
christy.rickettsl@education.ky.gov The closing date to apply for this position: August 10, 2025 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 (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 1-888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify.
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