SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Education Program Specialist is responsible for supporting and monitoring Local Education Agency (LEA) and school transformation and improvement activities related to data-driven decisions and accountability, use of evidence-based practices, strategies, programs and interventions, technical assistance, and professional development in accordance with federal requirements for schools in improvement status. Frequent in-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

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Education and/or Educational Leadership
• Taught and/or administered an educational program
• Verbal and written communication
• Facilitating and presenting to large groups
• Managing multiple projects at the same time
• Building collaborative teams
• Developing strategic plans
• Analytical problem-solving
• Analysis
• Presentation
• Decision making
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Data gathering
• Listening
• Technological skills
• Complete assignments independently and collaboratively, accurately, and timely
• Set clear expectations and hold self and others accountable
• Evaluate situations and respond quickly and tactfully
• Take initiative
• Instill trust and confidence
• Lead by example
• Develop others
• Impact and influence others
• Develop rapport with a variety of stakeholders
• Develop and maintain professional relationships
• Communicate effectively with administrators, staff, parents, students, and the community

Nice To Haves

• District level leadership and/or Principal experience
• Teacher certification
• Instructional and/or leadership coaching experience
• Instructional and/or leadership training(s)
• Experience working with an LEA and school implementing dramatic school improvement transformation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor LEA and school transformation and improvement activities related to data-driven decisions and accountability, use of evidence-based practices, strategies, programs and interventions, technical assistance, and professional development in accordance with federal and state requirements for schools in improvement status, Comprehensive (low achievement and low grad rate), Additional Targeted and Targeted support and Improvement schools or schools in D or F status
• Support and monitor LEAs and school leadership with the Comprehensive Needs Assessment and Integrated Action Plan development school improvement cycle including implementation and monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based strategies and action steps in the LEA and School Integrated Action Plans
• Support, approve, and monitor School Improvement Grants 1003 (a) in LEAs with schools in improvement status in accordance with federal requirements
• Collaborate and build supportive relationships with other sections within ADE and external stakeholders to coordinate technical assistance, professional development, monitoring, and alignment of resources for LEAs and schools to close the achievement gaps and increase student achievement
• Coordinate, assist, and deliver coaching, mentoring, and professional development for LEAs and schools in improvement as needed
• Coordinate and collaborate with strategic partners, regional centers, selected external providers, LEAs and schools to implement interventions, strategies and action steps
• Actively participate in at least one State School Improvement (SSI) internal planning 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: Mid Level