EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $45,000 - $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) is seeking an Education Program Specialist (EPS) to monitor compliance and academic programs of public charter schools, primarily in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Responsibilities include reviews of charter compliance, processing contract amendments, building relationships, providing customer service to charter representatives, delivering training on compliance related topics, visiting schools, and other duties related to the Board’s oversight of the schools it sponsors. The position requires frequent travel to school sites throughout the state.

Requirements

• Knowledge of public charter schools and how they are authorized.
• Knowledge of statutes, rules, policy, best practices, and challenges that impact K-12 education.
• Knowledge of best practices associated with general school operations.
• Skills in analyzing and compiling data from various sources (database, internet, charter files, etc.), organizing facts, and drawing clear and logical conclusions.
• Skills in critical thinking and problem solving in a quick and efficient manner.
• Skills in prioritization of multiple and overlapping deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.
• Skills in clear, concise, and effective oral and written communication.
• Skills in building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal staff, school leaders, and members of the public.
• Skills in review of academic programs to ensure that applicants and existing schools under the Board’s sponsorship are providing appropriate instruction.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to thrive in a remote work environment.
• Ability to complete detail-oriented work.
• Ability to provide high-quality customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to be patient and compassionate when interacting with staff, the charter community, and the public.
• Ability to speak professionally in the community regarding public schools.
• Ability to learn to use the ASBCS SalesForce platform.
• Ability to confidently use the Google suite of programs.
• Current, valid state-issued driver's license as position requires driving for State business.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Nice To Haves

• The candidate is pursuing, or has earned a two (2) or four (4) year degree in an area related to the work of the agency (i.e. education, curriculum and instruction, business, nonprofit management, government, project management, public administration, etc.)
• Has experience in compliance or operations related to the field of the position.
• Has experience in a school or classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Review submitted documentation for the purpose of determining compliance with Board policy, administrative rule, and state and federal statute.
• Review contract amendment submissions to determine adherence to Board requirements.
• Conduct visits to charter schools for the purpose of determining compliance, including travel throughout the state, including occasional overnight travel.
• Prepare detailed reports for schools in the Board’s portfolio.
• Prepare materials for presentations to the Board and other stakeholders in areas of assignment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with charter operators in order to provide excellent customer service and support as needed.

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life Insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree