(DOE-020-26) Education Program Development Specialist 2 (County Education Specialist)

New Jersey Department of Education•Freehold Township, NJ

9d•$91,628 - $134,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction of the Executive County Superintendent, designs, produces, and delivers curricula, training, program improvement, and related education services to education agencies to ensure the achievement of mandated goals and to meet existing and emerging needs; performs mandated regulatory functions; performs work of a professional nature and generally works independently in the monitoring and evaluation of education programs in school districts statewide; and performs other related work as required. Reviews and approves local educational programs. Monitors school districts through the state education monitoring system New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) and implements program improvement services in assigned districts. Performs compliance review on behalf of other DOE program offices. Responds to and provides information related to educational services to constituents.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Education or related field.
Four (4) years of experience in education programs in a school district or other educational institution.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in any field and possession of a New Jersey Teacher's, Supervisor's, or School Administrator's certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners and/or other professional endorsement in field may be substituted for the above education.
Must obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
Applicants must meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission.
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in providing, coordinating, or administering curricula.
An understanding of the federal and state education requirements.
Knowledge of the use of Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (Federal ESEA) funds by school districts.

Responsibilities

Designs, produces, and delivers curricula, training, program improvement, and related education services to education agencies.
Ensures the achievement of mandated goals and meets existing and emerging needs.
Performs mandated regulatory functions.
Monitors and evaluates education programs in school districts statewide.
Reviews and approves local educational programs.
Monitors school districts through the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC).
Implements program improvement services in assigned districts.
Performs compliance review on behalf of other DOE program offices.
Responds to and provides information related to educational services to constituents.