DOE Education Specialist

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Indiana Department of Education (DOE) provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include: Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student. Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators. Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support. The English Learner (EL) Grants & Compliance Specialist supports the academic success of Indiana’s English Learners by administering several key federal and state funding streams and ensuring compliance with all relevant requirements. This role oversees the Title I, C Migrant Education Program, Title III, A English Learner and Immigrant funding, the Refugee School Impact Grant, and state EL‑related funding sources. The Specialist manages grant cycles end‑to‑end (including applications, amendments, monitoring, reporting, and closeout), and provides clear, timely guidance to local education agencies (LEAs) on how to meet federal and state expectations. In addition to grant administration, the Specialist serves as a liaison to the IDOE Monitoring & Compliance team and the Office of Federal Programs, offering EL‑specific expertise for monitoring, corrective actions, and cross‑program coordination. This position also contributes to the broader work of the English Learner & Multilingual Education (ELME) team by developing technical assistance materials, co‑creating professional development, and informing statewide initiatives that support multilingual learners. The ideal candidate is an experienced EL practitioner who thrives in a compliance‑driven, detail‑oriented environment, communicates effectively, and excels at cross‑team collaboration. This role plays an essential part in ensuring Indiana fulfills its obligations to migrant, refugee, immigrant, and multilingual student populations while advancing high‑quality EL programming statewide.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education preferred; Indiana ENL teaching license preferred.
At least four years of successful K-12 teaching or relevant educational experience.
Strong knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies related to English Learners and program compliance.
Ability to demonstrate program area knowledge expertise related to second language acquisition theory, English language development instructional program design and methodology; and knowledge of best practices for student learning, instruction and assessment; impact of language and linguistic differences within the classroom; curriculum development.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with computer systems and software, including both common tools (e.g., Excel) and new or specialized platforms (e.g., eCivis/Euna grants management).
Ability to analyze district needs, organize complex information, and provide clear, actionable guidance.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as responsibilities require.

Nice To Haves

Federal grant administration and EL program compliance expertise, including familiarity with Title I, C; Title III, A; and related state and federal requirements.
Skill in translating data, monitoring results, and policy guidance into actionable technical assistance and professional development for the field.

Responsibilities

Monitor education program/initiative objectives, outcomes, and actions to achieve agency goals.
Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to constituents within educational institutions.
Implement strategic action plans to address program gaps and opportunities.
Prepare and disseminate reports on program effectiveness.
Ensure program requirements adhere to federal and state policies and grants compliance.
Assist in the training and development of education system employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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