CDE ONLY - School Finance Funding Specialist - Non-Classified-Part-Time
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Salary
$58.00 Hourly
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
02065-PrnCslt-SDO-0626
Department
Department of Education
Division
School Finance and Operations
Opening Date
06/23/2026
Closing Date
6/26/2026 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
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
HR@cde.state.co.us
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 live in and complete work for CDE within Colorado.
This position is ONLY open to current employees in the School District Operations Division, School Finance Unit.
This is a part-time (60% PTE), hourly, bi-weekly paid position that is eligible for prorated leave benefits and medical/dental/vision benefits.
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 CDEThe 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 relative to others performing 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. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Description of Job
Work Environment:
This position is part-time and is eligible for a hybrid work environment.
Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs.
Commuting to the CDE buildings is required per business needs.
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.
Position Summary:This position reports directly to the School Finance Executive Director. The School Finance Funding and Operations Specialist is responsible for providing expertise, guidance, and analysis on all matters concerning the Colorado K-12 School Finance Formula. This position will provide strategic guidance, direction, and leadership during the transition from the School Finance Act of 1994 to the New School Finance Act of 2024. This role will be responsible for coordinating with the designated vendor to ensure the successful implementation of the School Finance Funding Formula software by providing technical expertise, legislative interpretation, and institutional knowledge to the vendor and the department. Additionally, this role will oversee the administration of all K-12 funding through the funding formula and categorical funding. This role would work three 8-hour days for a total of 32 hours a week.The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range; however, it could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity.
This position is ONLY open to current employees in the School District Operations Division, School Finance Unit.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the departmental implementation of the phase-in period between the School Finance Act of 1994 into the New School Finance Act of 2024.
In consultation with the School Finance Executive Director and other School Finance employees, administer the funding provisions of the Public School Finance Act of 1994 (as amended) including the calculation of annual funding amounts and determination of monthly payments to Colorado School Districts.
In consultation with the School Finance Executive Director and other School Finance employees, administer the funding provisions of the New School Finance Act of 2024 (as amended), including the calculation of annual funding amounts and determination of monthly payments to Colorado School Districts.
In consultation with the School Finance Executive Director and other School Finance employees, administer the funding provisions of the phase-in of the Public School Finance Act of 1994 into the New School Finance Act of 2024 (as amended) including the calculation of annual funding amounts and determination of monthly payments to Colorado School Districts.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to the School Finance Executive Director and analytical support on all matters related to School Finance and other fiscal issues to ensure understanding and compliance with all statutory requirements.
Assist with the calculation of the mill levy certification pursuant to HB20-1418. Work with internal team members in the calculation and collection of mill levy certifications and in the preparation of various reports.Prepare estimates and work on external communication of external estimates or actual district financial information to Legislative Council Staff and Joint Budget Committee Staff.
In consultation with the School Finance Executive Director and other School Finance employees, ensuring the successful monthly payments of Total State Share to all applicable Colorado School districts.Provide direct technical assistance and expertise to the designated vendor responsible for the creation and implementation of the New School Finance Funding Formula Software.
Work directly with the vendor to ensure understanding of all aspects of School Finance and funding formula.
Provide direct knowledge and assistance on complex formulaic calculations to the vendor.
Assist the School Finance Executive Director with the implementation and calculation of all financial formula calculations, including but not limited to Post-Secondary Workforce Readiness Formulas, Categorical Distributions, Public School Finance Formulas, and any other funding formula as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUMEDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: This position requires ten (10) years of experience only, OR A combination of education and experience totaling ten (10) years. Experience Only:
Ten (10) years of professional experience working with educational funding formulas in a government or financial setting.
Ten (10) years of experience in designing, collecting, and analyzing large amounts of financial data.
Ten (10) years of experience in working with Colorado Revised Statutes, focused on those concerning Title 22 Educational Funding.
Ten (10) years of experience with the Colorado Legislature, Legislative Council Staff, and Joint Budget Committee Staff in
manners of Colorado School Finance and Colorado School Finance Funding Formulas.
Ten (10) years of experience in calculating and disbursing funding through a funding formula of K-12 educational funds.
Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree will substitute for four (4) years of the required experience. The remaining 6 (six) years of professional experience are described below.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a Public Policy Field.
And
At least six (6) years of professional experience in working with educational funding formulas in a government or financial setting, in designing, collection, analyzing large amounts of financial data, in working with Colorado Revised Statues, focused on those concerning Title 22 Educational Funding, with the Colorado Legislature, Legislative Council Staff, and Joint Budget Committee Staff in manners of Colorado School Finance and Colorado School Finance Funding Formulas, in calculating and disbursing funding through a funding formula of K-12 educational funds.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:Qualifications for Success in the Position:
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage large amounts of payments and tracking of said payments.
Expert Microsoft Excel skills (VLookUp, XLookUP, Pivot Tables, and Mapping Functions).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (e.g. school districts, other CDE units).
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the department and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exhibit a proactive approach to work.
Demonstrated ability to identify problems and recommend solutions prior to the standard being jeopardized.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Preferred Qualifications (Preferred/Not Required):
Experience with Colorado's K-12 Finance Formulas.
Direct experience in working with Colorado's Legislature K-12 funding.
Conditions of Employment (Required):
Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.
Commuting to the CDE Building is required.
This position is an hourly, bi-weekly paid position, Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime, overtime is subject to supervisor's written approval).
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.
Supplemental Information
Complete Applications must include :
Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through ourATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) .
Resume: Please @type this in the work history of the application.
Transcript: Required if using education to meet MQs - Attached to the online application and meeting requirements as described under "College Transcripts".
College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Failure to submit a complete application as defined above by the announcement closemay result in your application being removed from consideration.
** Resumes and Cover Letters WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. 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 "info@governmentjobs.com" 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 OpportunityThe 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 tohr@cde.state.co.us.
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State of Colorado
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