SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking qualified
candidates for the Superintendent of Education to work under the direction and
leadership of the Director in providing supervision of all Juvenile Educational
Services. This position will also collaborate with external institutions in
regards to the educational programs at the Adobe Mountain School. Comply with
all state and federal laws, adhere to all ADJC policies and procedures, and
oversee educational programs of Juvenile Corrections. At ADJC you will have the
ability to mentor and collaborate with correctional education staff in a team
oriented environment.

Requirements

• Understanding of the State’s educational system
• State and Federal laws, as well as Agency rules and regulations pertaining to education requirements of K-12
• Educational/Instructional theories, strategies, models and practices
• Special education law and practices
• Supervisory and management methods
• Instructional leadership
• Vocational education programs
• Community resources related to education
• Behavioral management techniques and principles of applied educational psychology
• Curriculum development instructional techniques
• Leadership
• Verbal and written communication
• Gathering, organizing and analyzing
• Time management
• Interviewing and hiring staff
• Building interpersonal relationships
• General computer skills including Google Apps Platform
• Uniform system of financial records
• Researching, developing, and implementing educational programs, grants and special projects
• Effective practices in correctional education programs
• Coach and mentor staff
• Manage educational projects and lead agency initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality
• Adapt to continuously evolving environment
• Work in a secured correctional environment
• Drive on state business
• Requires a Superintendent Certification—grades K-12 or be eligible for certification as a superintendent
• Required Master’s degree or above including at least 60 graduate semester hours from an accredited institution. Official transcripts are required.
• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a behavioral assessment, comprehensive background investigation and drug screening and post employment physical examination. No Felony Convictions.
• Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will possess three (3) or more years of teaching experience (K-12) and/or one (1) or more years in education administration and/or preferred professional experience in correctional education.

Responsibilities

• Prepares reports, proposals, and policies related to juvenile education
• Develops and administers education curriculum in accordance with federal and state education laws and regulations
• Provides supervision of correctional education staff, to include monitoring performance, providing training and on-boarding/off-boarding staff
• Collects statistical data, analyzes and distributes as required by federal and state law
• Develops annual education program goals and objectives
• Manages education grants and drafts proposals for new grant funding
• Is a member of the agency’s executive management team and is involved in agency strategic planning
• Partners with the Arizona Department of Education and other government agencies to collaborate and interface on new ideas of education curriculum/programs
• Performing other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.42 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees