PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Professional Learning Specialist will support the State Education Agency (SEA) in its fulfillment of the professional development program under state activities carried out under Title II, Part A, Supporting Effective Instruction Grant. This position will support the design, revision, implementation, and facilitation of educator leadership academies, training, and other professional learning opportunities and work cooperatively to implement and monitor effective systems, based on data and research, to increase the effectiveness of teachers in high need Arizona schools and districts. The incumbent applies research-based strategies to support continuous improvement and advance educational outcomes across the state. Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is required for this position. The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) particularly relating to Title II; Methods and instructional strategies that strengthen the academic program of a school and LEA
• Implementation of a well-rounded program of instruction, conditions for learning, and systems of support to meet the academic needs of all students
• Leadership and management techniques
• Applicants must have taught or administered an educational program
• A bachelor’s degree in education or related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required
• Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and 3 years of site/district leadership or instructional coaching
• Working and collaborating with teams
• Project and strategic plan development, implementation, and evaluation
• Providing professional learning using a variety of delivery methods
• Applying systems thinking
• Applying problem-solving techniques
• Providing differentiated technical assistance and support.
• Communicate effectively with educators at all levels and the public
• Guide and support school leaders in designing, implementing, and evaluating effective program models
• Manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision and respect for confidentiality
• Prioritize tasks and develop workflow so that deadlines are met
• Develop, maintain, and enhance effective collaborative partnerships with internal departments and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees in curriculum and instruction or leadership
• Applicants with extensive experience in instructional coaching or school/district leadership

Responsibilities

• Preparation for and facilitation of professional learning
• Collaboration in the design and revision of training content
• Collection, organization, validation, and dissemination of data to support the Effective Teachers and Leaders team
• Project work to support the Effective Teachers and Leaders team

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior