ESS

Position:

ESS, Professional Learning Project Specialist

Type:

Public

Location:

Urban

Job ID:

124257

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

June 20, 2024

Contact Information:

Arizona Department of Education

1535 W. Jefferson

Phoenix, AZ 85007

District Website

Contact:

Human Resources

Phone: 602.542.3186

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization

committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

ESS, Professional Learning Project Specialist

Job Location:

Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Section

Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $66,000 - $72,000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 07/05/24

Job Summary:

• This position will assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and analyzing professional learning series within the agency.

• Provide coaching and technical assistance to instructional coaches, general education, and special education teachers on effective, evidence-based strategies designed to improve the learning outcomes for students with disabilities.

• Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Job Duties:

• Project coordination for the planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and data collection and analysis of learning series that improve learning outcomes for students with disabilities

• Assist LEAs in developing, implementing, and analyzing plans that result in continuous improvement in the instruction of students with disabilities

• Provide technical assistance and coaching to instructional coaches, general education, and special education teachers in using effective, evidence-based instructional practices to improve teaching and learning outcomes for students with disabilities

• Engage in an ongoing strategic planning process that uses data analysis to determine areas in need of improvement for our state, identifies and prioritizes technical assistance and targeted professional learning aligned to those areas of need

• Evaluate the fidelity of the implementation of technical assistance and professional learning designed to improve teaching and learning outcomes for students with disabilities

• Participate in various department/division task teams, additional projects, and professional learning as necessary to carry out work-related requirements

• Work with technical assistance centers, organizations that promote teaching and learning outcomes for students with disabilities, and other agency partners to improve the outcomes for students with disabilities, support general and special educators with collaborative implementation, learning, and how to identify trends/needs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Understanding of IDEA/FAPE, and disability categories

• Understanding special education services on the spectrum of the least restrictive environment

• Current Research on Inclusive Practices

• Collaboratively planning instruction between general and special education

• Formative Assessment Practices

• (SDI) Specially designed instruction

• (UDL) Universal Design for Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Accommodations

• (MTSS) Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

• Coaching Systems

• Evidence-based practices/high-leverage practices for students with disabilities

• Adult learning theory for virtual learning and in-person professional learning development

• Arizona Language Arts Anchor Standards

• Applicants must have teaching experience and Reading Endorsement.

• A bachelor's degree in education with specialization in reading or special education, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required.

Skills in:

• Instructional Coaching

• Organization

• Oral/written communication

• Written reports

• Customer service

• Presentation to large and small groups

• Marketing and development of formal presentations

• Project development

• Data collection and analysis

Ability to:

• Organize, prioritize, work under time constraints, and be flexible in an environment of multiple tasks and changing priorities

• Credibility with schools and other stakeholders; demonstrated ability to lead and manage change

• Successfully work independently as well as in a team environment

• Have a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability

• Communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds

• Maintain accurate records

• Develop as a professional educator

• Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written forms

• Prepare a variety of reports and presentations

• Use technology for instructional purposes as well as to communicate and create

• Presentations and reports, collect, analyze, and use student data to identify learning needs

• Meet schedules and timelines

Selective Preferences:

Preference will be given to those applicants with:

• Master's degree in special education or a related field

• Knowledge of the science of reading

• Systems change theory

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Driver's License Requirements.

• All employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Retirement:

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans

• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans

• 10 paid holidays per year

• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years

• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly

• Deferred compensation plan

• Wellness plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

To submit your resume, click the "APPLY NOW" button below.

Having trouble applying for this position?

Email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542-4700 for assistance.

Other:

Job ID: 525431 - Job Closing Date

• 7/05/24 - o Visit https://state-of-arizona.career-pages.com/home o Click on Current Openings o Select Department of Education from the Department drop down list o Click on desired position o Click Apply Now

• Salary Range - $66,000 - $72,000