TITLE IV-A EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will engage in compliance, programmatic monitoring, and professional development activities for grants assigned to the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) Consolidated application, specifically with Title IV Part A, to provide access to a high-quality education for all students. This position will collaborate with a Title IV-A interdisciplinary team and work to educate and support internal and external stakeholders regarding the successful implementation and evaluation of Title IV-A. Additionally, this position will support the implementation and evaluation of Title IV Part A programs as required in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), to provide all students with access to a well-rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, and improve the use of technology to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students. 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 in: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), particularly relating to Title I, Part A, Title II, Part A, and Arizona Revised Statutes and State Board of Education rules governing public education
• Knowledge in: Evidence based instructional pedagogy and strategies
• Knowledge in: Meeting the needs of all students, including those traditionally undeserved
• Knowledge in: The implementation of a well-rounded program of instruction, the improvement of school conditions for student learning, and the utilization of technology to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students
• Knowledge in: Standards and practices for professional learning (adult learning theory)
• Knowledge in: Program monitoring and evaluating techniques
• Knowledge in: Preparing and completing administrative reports
• Knowledge in: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
• Knowledge in: OMB Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG)
• A bachelor's degree, in education, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required
• Skills in: Excellent verbal and written communication
• Skills in: Experience in facilitating and presenting to large groups of adults
• Skills in: Managing multiple projects at the same time
• Skills in: Building collaborative teams
• Skills in: Developing and implementing strategic plans
• Skills in: Applying systems thinking
• Skills in: Applying problem solving techniques, to include root-cause analysis
• Skills in: Providing differentiated technical assistance and support
• Skills in: Plan development, implementation, and evaluation of systems and programs
• Skills in: Provide professional learning using a variety of delivery methods
• Skills in: Budgeting and resource allocation
• Skills in: Intermediate skill using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to: Complete assignments independently and collaboratively, accurately, and on time
• Ability to: Evaluate situations and respond quickly and tactfully
• Ability to: Take initiative
• Ability to: Develop rapport with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to: Communicate effectively with internal agency staff, school administrators, parents, students, and the public
• Ability to: Guide and support LEAs and schools in designing, implementing and evaluating effective Title IV-A programs
• Ability to: Absorb highly technical, specialized knowledge related to, and identify and create connections between ESEA programs and other federal, state and local programs and initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of combined professional experience related to PK-12 education, preferably with Title I and/or Title II programs
• Experience delivering technical assistance and professional learning in the design, implementation, and evaluation of well-rounded, educational programs and services
• Experience managing federal or state grants, to include fiscal and programmatic management and reporting

Responsibilities

• Review grant applications to ensure programmatic and fiscal compliance for each LEA assigned to his/her caseload
• Responsible for reviewing and approving LIAPs and SIAPs and fiscal grant applications to ensure that grant funds are necessary, reasonable and allocable in accordance with all ESSA program requirements, and that all expenditures are aligned to local IAPs and assist in preparing and completing administrative and monitoring reports
• Engage in performance management, collaborative monitoring, and fiscal and programmatic activities to ensure grantees are accessing and expending Title 1-A, Title I-D, Subpart 2, Title II-A, Title IV-A, Title V-B grant resources in accordance with federal and state applicable statutes and programmatic requirements, and that LEAs and Schools are leveraging resources effectively and efficiently to meet local needs and improve local capacities to support student learning outcomes
• Develop and provide professional learning and technical assistance opportunities through face to face and virtual methods in collaboration with unit leadership, personnel, other ADE program areas, and/or external partners to assist Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with the completion of required Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNA), development of LEA and School Integrated Actions Plans (IAP) and completion of fiscal grant applications for the Consolidated Application
• Engage in a high degree of collaboration with unit personnel, other ADE program areas, and/or external partners to coordinate activities regarding the Consolidated Application and other state plans and initiatives
• Participate in agency divisional, unit and team meetings, and working groups
• Participate in other related program activities and complete other duties as assigned by the Deputy Associate Superintendent of the unit
• Assist in preparing and completing administrative reports

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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees