Job Description:

Job ID: 525518

Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization

committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

Director of Educator Recruitment and Retention

Job Location:

Educator Recruitment and Retention Unit

Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $77,000 - $85,000

 Grade: 22

 Closing Date: 05/08/24 

Job Summary:

• Develop, facilitate, and monitor effective systems, based on data and research, to increase the pool of effective teachers in Arizona schools and districts.

·       Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required for this position.

Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Job Duties:

• Work with the IHEs, EPPs, LEAs, and stakeholders to develop effective, sustainable, and scalable systems to positively impact the educator, including teachers and administrators, pipeline and educator retention
• Develop, facilitate, implement, and monitor systems and initiatives that support educator recruitment and retention, strategies, and other initiatives and strategic partnerships
• Under the direction of the Deputy Associate Superintendent for Educator Preparation and Certification, supervise Educator Recruitment and Retention staff, including Troops to Teachers, and Registered Apprenticeship Programs
• Provide technical assistance statewide
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Student Achievement and Educator Excellence Directors as well as with other units throughout the agency

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 15
• Arizona State Board of Education rules and regulations relative to educator preparation program approval, as well as certification of teachers and administrators in Arizona
• Policies and procedures recorded in the AZ State Personnel Manual
• Education/training concepts and techniques
• Concepts and techniques of managing people by objective
• Continuous improvement
• Applicants must have teaching and administrative experience at the K-12 and/or higher education level(s) and possess a valid AZ teaching or administrative certificate.
• A master’s degree in education, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required.
• Applicants must have supervisory experience.

Skills in:

• Excellent customer service
• Organizational and detail oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• Leading
• Consulting/Training
• Teaching adult learners
• Active listening
• Systems analysis
• Interpretive
• Research
• Observation
• Decision making
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Customer service oriented
• Advanced skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. 

Ability to:

• Manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision and respect for confidentiality
• Prioritize tasks and develop workflow so that deadlines are met
• Complete all job responsibilities in a timely manner
• Ability to lead a diverse team, manage change and lead continuous improvement to meet the needs of customers and stakeholders
• Draw accurate inferences from quantitative, qualitative, and situational data; accurately assess a variety of situations and select the best option for action; synthesize diverse data and information
• Exercise initiative and good judgement to make quality decisions within the scope of assigned authority

Selective Preferences:

Preference will be given to those applicants with:

• Human Talent Management systems and procedures
• Education law and understanding of the Arizona K-12 and post-secondary systems

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Driver’s License Requirements.
• All employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Retirement:

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

·       Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance 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 3.70 hours bi-weekly

·       Deferred compensation plan

·       Wellness plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. 

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Job ID: 525518– Closing Date – 05/08/2024 – Visit http://www.hr.az.fov/AZStateJobs/ - Click on Search for Jobs – Select Department of Education from the Agency drop down list – Click on desired position – click Apply Now – Salary Range - $77,000 - $85,000