Education Specialist 2 (PCN 57731 and 057733)
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Administrator 2 for the AK Reads Team, this position serves as a statewide reading specialist responsible for reviewing and supporting district reading improvement plans; guiding implementation of evidence-based instructional practices; and assisting teachers, schools, and districts in delivering high-quality, standards-based reading instruction and curriculum. The role includes conducting data analysis, promoting data-informed decision making, and providing ongoing technical assistance to strengthen literacy outcomes across the state. This position supports DEED’s mission by strengthening early literacy and ensuring high-quality reading instruction for all Alaska students. It reflects our values of respect, integrity, accountability, and collaboration through consistent, evidence-based support to districts and educators. By promoting effective instruction and data-informed decision making, this role advances student learning and long-term success statewide.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in education
- One year of which was as a staff advisor/specialist, administrator, supervisor or consultant in planning, developing and maintaining standards and evaluating educational and vocational curricula or educational programs in a specialized field.
- A valid Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
- Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods
- Ability to help others learn through formal or informal methods; identify training needs; provide constructive feedback; coach others on how to perform tasks; act as a mentor
- Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
- Possess an Alaska Teacher Certificate at the time of employment and be required to maintain certification as a condition of employment (may be required).
- Specific endorsements may also be required.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in a particular educational specialty.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and supporting district reading improvement plans
- Guiding implementation of evidence-based instructional practices
- Assisting teachers, schools, and districts in delivering high-quality, standards-based reading instruction and curriculum
- Conducting data analysis
- Promoting data-informed decision making
- Providing ongoing technical assistance to strengthen literacy outcomes across the state
- Occasionally travel to remote school districts for training and technical assistance, which may require travel by fixed-wing aircraft, boat, and snow machine.
- Travel with luggage filled with supplies for districts, which may exceed 25 or 50 pounds.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent state benefits
- Generous benefits package and retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
