Job Posting: South Carolina Department of Education

The state education agency is hiring an Education Associate (Ombudsman) to work with parents of students with disabilities and school districts and other state agencies. According to the SCDE Ombuds website, each case is handled, "with confidentiality, neutrality, informality, and independence." (Wanda Davis established the position last spring.) The position is located in the Office of Special Education Services in Columbia, SC.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree and four years experience in education.  The full-time position pays $48,622 - $89,956. No application deadline indicated. (GovernmentJobs; SCDE Ombuds.)

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