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Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator

Salary

$71,000.04 - $74,000.04 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01901-SnrCnslt-SL-0425

Department

Department of Education

Division

Student Learning

Opening Date

05/09/2025

Closing Date

5/27/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.***

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

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 not part of the classified personnel system, applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.

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

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 the State 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 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.

Why Work For CDE

The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!

The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

+ Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.

+ Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.

+ Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance

+ Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

+ 11 paid holidays per year

+ Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals

+ Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)www.copera.org

+ Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)

+ Paid professional development opportunities

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

Description of Job

Work Environment:

This position is Full-time, is Hybrid (Remote/Home Office w/requirement to report to Work location per business needs).

+ Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm

+ Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs

+ 10% Travel required including non-CDE locations within the Denver Metro area.

+ A Remote (Home) office is required

+ Required to report to the work locationper business needs

+ Essential Functions (ADAAA)

+ LIGHT/Office environment:

+ Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time

+ May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally

+ Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.

+ Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

+ DL Not Required: Required to independently obtain and determine means to complete travel requirements.(For positions that only report to CDE locations and can use public transportation to complete that.)

Position Summary:

This position oversees the day-to-day management and coordination of alternative dispute resolution options, including IDEA mediation and IEP facilitation within the Colorado Department of Education Office of Special Education. The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range, however, could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Oversee day-to-day implementation and coordination of IEP facilitation and IDEA mediation processes.

2) Coordinate mediation requests and manage the mediation process:

+ Educate stakeholders about mediation and develop outreach plan to improve equity in use of mediation.

+ Process requests to mediate, determine IDEA issues, and confirm agreement to mediate for each party.

+ Assign and coordinate mediation requests with contract mediators.

+ Manage mediation case files, database, outcome reports, and processing/approval of invoices;

+ Develop and manage mediation contracts, including the negotiation of terms with accounting/purchasing, monitoring compliance of deliverables, renewals and closeouts; and

+ Collect, analyze, and report mediation activity required by OSEP for annual submission of SPP/APR.

3) Coordinate IEP facilitation requests:

+ Process requests for facilitation and determine IDEA issues;

+ Confirm agreement of parties to participate in facilitation; and

+ Assign and coordinate facilitators to meet requests.

4) In collaboration with Dispute Resolution Supervisor, prepare annual Dispute Resolution data report to OSEP for mediation activity.

5) Coordinate with Dispute Resolution Team and Coordinator for mediation and facilitation connected to state or due process complaint, to include:

+ Communication regarding scheduling of mediation to relevant Dispute Resolution staff, and

+ Reporting outcome of mediation to designated Dispute Resolution staff.

6) In collaboration with ADR Supervisor and DR Supervisor, participate in evaluation and improvement activities in mediation and facilitation.

7) Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUMEDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Communication, Social Work, Dispute Resolution, or a field of study related to the work assignment

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QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:

Qualifications for Success in the Position:

+ Knowledge of the special education process.

+ Experience with conflict management and conflict resolution skills and practices.

+ Ability to remain neutral and process-focused in contentious situations.

+ Experience with culturally responsive practices.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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

+ Ability to take initiative and exhibit a proactive approach to work.

+ Ability to demonstrate CDE's mission, vision and values by the consistent expression of professional, respectful, and customer service-oriented behaviors.

+ Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (e.g. school districts, other CDE units)

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

+ Intermediate experience in virtual meeting platforms, including Zoom, Google Meets, and Teams.

+ Strong organizational skills.

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

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as, on a team

+ Ability and willingness to travel

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred/Not Required):

+ Completion of three-day Special Education Facilitator training

+ Prior experience in mediation

+ Prior experience facilitating IEP and related special education meetings

Conditions of Employment (Required):

+ Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.

+ Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel (10% Travel required including non-CDE locations within the Denver Metro area.)

+ Work extended schedule per business needs

+ Report to work location per business needs

+ DL Not Required: Required to independently determine and obtain means to complete travel requirements (10% Travel required including non-CDE locations within the Denver Metro area.).

Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include :

+ Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) .

+ Cover Letter: Required - Attached as a separate document

+ Resume: Required - Attached as a separate document

+ Transcript: Required if using education to meet MQs - Attached to the online application and meeting requirements as described under "College Transcripts".

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.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.

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

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, a medical condition 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 [email protected].

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.Resumes, Cover Letters, or other required documentation will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Have you uploaded and attached your resume, cover letter, and other required documentation to this application?

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+ No

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Please indicate your understanding that failure to submit all items listed under "Complete Applications" at the time of application may remove your application from consideration.If have not uploaded the required items, you can go back now and upload those documents before submission of this application.

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee (including public Institutions of higher education), please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. If you indicated that you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known): Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not applicable, please state "N/A".

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

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This position iseligible for a Hybrid flex work place; the incumbent isrequired to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as neededto complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.

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The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?

+ Yes.

+ Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.

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If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.

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+ No

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Are you a current CDE Employee? If so, please send an email to Recruitment to inform us of your application. [email protected]

+ Yes

+ No

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