Arizona Department Of Education Phoenix , AZ 85002
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position:
School Improvement Education Program Specialist
Type:
Public
Location:
Urban
Job ID:
125348
County:
East Maricopa
Posted:
September 18, 2024
Contact Information:
Arizona Department of Education
1535 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85007
District Website
Contact:
Human Resources
Phone: 6025423186
Fax:
District Email
Job Description:
Job ID: 528929
Arizona Department of Education
The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization
committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.
School Improvement Education Program Specialist
Job Location:
School Improvement Section
Tucson Location
Posting Details:
Salary: $70,000 - $74,500
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 09/24/2024
Job Summary:
Federal School Improvement Section at the Arizona Department of Education is charged with implementing ARS 15-241 and Every Student Succeeds Act 2015 (ESEA) by providing supports for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools in improvement. ADE's Federal School Improvement is responsible for building and supporting the capacity of under-performing LEAs and schools through a differentiated, comprehensive system of support that ensures effective and sustainable teaching and learning environments that result in high academic achievement.
The Education Program Specialist is responsible for supporting LEA and school transformation turnaround and improvement activities related to results-driven accountability, through technical assistance, and professional development in accordance with state and federal requirements for schools in improvement status.
Frequent in-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:
This position will:
Implement and monitor Arizona's state system of support related to results-driven accountability, Federal Accountability System and AZ ARS 15-241 through technical assistance, and professional development in accordance with state and federal requirements for LEAs and schools in improvement status under federal and/or state accountability criteria
Support and monitor LEAs and school leadership in the completion of the Comprehensive Needs Assessment, root cause analysis, other data analysis and the development, implementation and monitoring of evidence-based strategies and action steps in the LEA and Integrated Action Plans that are systemic and sustainable and will lead to increases in student achievement for schools in improvement status under Federal and/or state accountability criteria
Support development, approve and monitor School Improvement Grants-1003 (g) and 1003 (a) in for LEAs with schools in improvement status in accordance with state and federal requirements
Collaborate and build supportive relationships with other sections within ADE and external stakeholders to coordinate technical assistance, professional development, monitoring and alignment of resources for LEAs and schools to close the achievement gaps and increase student achievement
Coordinate, assist and deliver coaching, mentoring and professional development for LEAs and schools in improvement as needed
Design and deliver professional development, virtual and face to face, for a variety of topics, including but not limited to, Educational Leadership, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Instructional infrastructure, school culture and other school improvement topics
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge in:
School improvement and turnaround ADE structure and responsibilities transformation methods and structures
State & Federal laws (funding regulations pertaining to (ESEA) and the A-F Accountability system)
Title I Federal Programs
Building the internal capacity necessary in districts to support system-wide infrastructure
Systemic school reform, including; instructional infrastructure, the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Comprehensive needs assessment function and completing a thorough root cause analysis
Collecting, analyzing, validating, interpreting, and reporting quantitative and qualitative data development and implementation of effective district and school continuous improvement plans
Technology to organize data and display to allow for decision-making regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessments
Professional learning communities, education administration, budget development and analysis, best practices for teacher/leader/coaching and SEL
Applicants must have a Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Education and/or Educational Leadership
Applicants must have Principal Certification and experience
Applicants must have taught and/or administered an educational program
Skills in:
Verbal and written communication
Facilitating and presenting to large groups
Managing multiple projects at the same time
Building collaborative teams
Developing strategic plans
Analytical problem-solving
Decision making
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Technological skills
Listening skills
Ability to:
Complete assignments accurately and on timely
Understand and set clear expectations and hold self and others accountable
Evaluate situations and respond quickly and tactfully
Take initiative
Instill trust and confidence
Lead by example
Develop others
Impact and influence others
Develop rapport with a variety of stakeholders
Develop and maintain professional relationships; positivity
Communicate effectively with administrators, staff, parents, students, and community as well as supervisors and peers
Selective Preferences:
Preference will be given to those applicants with:
Superintendent Certification
Teacher certification
K-12 site leadership experience
Instructional and/or leadership coaching experience
Instruct and/or leadership advanced training(s);
Experience expeading/working with an LEA and school implementing dramatic school improvement, raising student achievement
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.
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Having trouble applying for this position?
Email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542-4700 for assistance.
Other:
Job ID: 528929- Job Closing Date
09/24/2024 - 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 - $70,000 - $74,500
Arizona Department Of Education