EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR I

About the position

The Education Administrator I manages the Focused Monitoring and Technical Assistance III (FMTA III) Unit. Responsibilities include providing leadership, managerial direction, and supervision of professional consultant, analytical, and support staff for the educational program responsibilities assigned to the unit. Administrative and programmatic leadership functions include: (1) monitoring non-compliance; (2) designing and facilitating student outcomes system; and (3) providing technical assistance to assigned counties and/or local educational agencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, supervise, and evaluate the activities of the FMTA III Unit.
• Supervise consultants, analysts, and clerical staff. Assign and monitor work projects, evaluate products and personnel, and provide information and training necessary for staff to accomplish objectives.
• Direct staff in the areas of materials development, technical assistance, training and information dissemination.
• Serve as a member of the Special Education Division Leadership Team by assisting the Director in the coordination of the overall goals of the Division.
• Represent the Department and the Division on various commissions, advisory boards, committees and work groups. Liaison between the Division and certain organizations, attend meetings to assist or advise school personnel, and professional organizations.

Requirements

• Strong management, leadership, and collaborative qualities.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact well with the public.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects at the same time.
• Knowledge of state and federal education laws and Department of Education rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days.
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Commute Program.