TITLE IV-A SPECIALIST, EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$68,000 - $72,000•Hybrid

About The Position

THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO RAISING ACADEMIC OUTCOMES AND EMPOWERING PARENTS. TITLE IV-A SPECIALIST, EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY Job Location: Title IV-A Unit Phoenix Location Posting Details: SALARY: $68,000 - $72,000 GRADE: 21 CLOSING DATE: 04/15/2026 Job Summary: • Engage in performance management and collaborative monitoring activities to ensure grantees are accessing and expending Title IV-A and related program grant resources in accordance with all applicable requirements and are leveraging resources effectively and efficiently to meet local needs and improve local capacities to support student learning outcomes. • Serve as the Title IV-A effective use of Technology Specialist. • 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, particularly with respect to supporting the effective use of technology. • Support the implementation and evaluation of Title IV-A programs of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), as well as related well-rounded areas such as: Arts Education; Gifted Education; Advanced Placement Programs; well-rounded education programs, to include supporting the effective use of technology; college and career readiness programs, to include the new state College Credit by Examination program. • Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel may be 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

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), particularly relating to Title IV, Part A, and Arizona Revised Statutes and State Board of Education rules governing public education
Evidence based instructional pedagogy and strategies
How to meet the needs of all students including those traditionally underserved
Implementation of a well-rounded program of instruction, conditions for learning and systems
Standards and practices for professional learning (adult learning theory)
Program evaluation techniques
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
OMB Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG)
Multiple effective technological learning platforms, techniques, and practices
A Bachelor’s degree in (preferably) education or public administration, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required.
Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in facilitating and presenting to large groups of adults
Managing multiple projects at the same time
Building collaborative teams
Developing strategic plans
Analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills and strong technological skills
Systems thinking
Provide professional learning using a variety of delivery methods
Budgeting and resource allocation
Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Complete assignments independently and collaboratively, accurately and time
Set clear expectations and hold self and others accountable
Evaluate situations and respond quickly and tactfully
Take initiative
The ability to instill trust and confidence
Lead by example
Develop, impact, and influence others
Develop rapport with a variety of stakeholders
Develop and maintain professional relationships
Positivity
Communicate effectively with administrators, staff, parents, students and community
Guide and support LEAs and schools in designing, implementing, and evaluating ESEA programs
Absorb highly technical, specialized knowledge related to 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 programs
Experience delivering technical assistance and professional learning in the design, implementation and evaluations of accelerated, enriched, well-rounded, educational programs and services
Experience managing federal or state grants, to include fiscal and programmatic management and reports

Responsibilities

Review grant applications to ensure programmatic and fiscal compliance for each LEA assigned to his/her caseload.
Responsible for reviewing and approving Local Integrated Action Plans (LIAPs) and Site Integrated Action Plans (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
Engage in performance management and collaborative monitoring 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 LEAs with the completion of required Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNA), development of LEA and school IAPs, and completion of fiscal grant applications for the Consolidated Application.
Assist in preparing and completing administrative and monitoring reports.
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.

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

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