Education Administrator 2 (PCN 051592)

State Of Alaska•Juneau, AK

3d•Remote

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position oversees and administers the teacher certification system, supports teacher retention and recruitment activities, and provides support for the education preparation program approval and accreditation processes. The Teacher Certification team is a dedicated staff providing customer service and support to educators and districts in ensuring Alaska educators understand and can complete the certification process. The Teacher Certification Administrator oversees this team, guiding processes, and ensuring effective systems are employed. The Teacher Certification Administrator works across the Division of Innovation and Education Excellence to support division wide alignment and clarity. DEED's mission is to provide an excellent education for every student, every day. Teacher Certification is dedicated to meeting this mission through strong customer support, clear systems and processes, and system improvement. The Teacher Certification Team is made up of six staff. A team of four technical staff work together to process teacher certification applications, address applicant questions, and collaborate with related departments to ensure applications are processed in a timely fashion. One Teacher Certification Education Specialist provides support for the new TEACH-AK online certification system. One Program Coordinator provides support of the new Educator Registered Apprenticeship Program. The administrator works closely with this team to meet educator, and district needs and to address system improvements over time. The Division of Innovation and Education Excellence is a dynamic team that supports districts across a wide range of service needs. This position will be part of a collaborative team designed to support educators, schools, and districts meet the mission of an excellent education for every student, every day. This position can be located in Juneau or Anchorage. The Juneau office is located in downtown Juneau in the State Office Building. The Anchorage office is located in downtown Anchorage in the Atwood Building. The position may work remotely and may be required to travel occasionally. We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills, abilities and experience (KSAEs): Knowledge of State of Alaska educator certification requirements Ability to present complex laws, regulations, rules, and processes to audiences with varying levels of understanding. Ability to read, understand, and interpret state and federal rules and regulations related the Alaska Reads Act and educator certification. Experience with project management, including management of collaborative working groups. Experience providing training to adult learners. Experience providing training to teachers and district staff is preferred. If you can see yourself in this position, please apply!

Requirements

Knowledge of State of Alaska educator certification requirements
Ability to present complex laws, regulations, rules, and processes to audiences with varying levels of understanding.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret state and federal rules and regulations related the Alaska Reads Act and educator certification.
Experience with project management, including management of collaborative working groups.
Experience providing training to adult learners.
A bachelor's degree; AND either 1. Two years experience as an Education Specialist 2 or an Education Administrator 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere. OR 2. Six years experience in education including two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity at least at a level of, or equivalent to, a principal responsible for several other professionals may be substituted for the two years of specific experience.
Appropriate graduate work may be substituted for a maximum of two years of non-specialized experience in No.2.
A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight the knowledge, skills, abilities & experience (KSAEs) highlighted above.
Alaska Teaching and/or Administrative Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing training to teachers and district staff is preferred.
A masters degree in Administration and/or Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

oversees and administers the teacher certification system
supports teacher retention and recruitment activities
provides support for the education preparation program approval and accreditation processes
oversees this team, guiding processes, and ensuring effective systems are employed
works across the Division of Innovation and Education Excellence to support division wide alignment and clarity
works closely with this team to meet educator, and district needs and to address system improvements over time

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year