Job Description:

Job ID: 525974

Arizona Department of Education

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 Student Support & Academic Enrichment Section

Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $67,000- $72,000

 Grade: 21

 Closing Date: 04/23/2024

Job Summary:

• This position will 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. This position will also 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 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.

Job Duties:

• Review grant applications to ensure programmatic and fiscal compliance for each Local Education Agency (LEA) assigned to his/her caseload.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving LEA Integrated Action Plans (LIAPs) and School  Comprehensive Needs Assessment CNA), Root Cause Analyses (RCA_ and 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 CNA, RCA and Integrated Action Plans (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 Integrated Actions Plans (IAP) and completion of fiscal grant applications for the Consolidated Application
• Assist in preparing and completing of administrative and monitoring reports
• Collaborate and build supportive relationships with other sections within ADE and external stakeholders to coordinate technical assistance, professional development, and monitoring and alignment of resources for LEAs and schools to close the achievement gaps and increase student  achievement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• 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
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Education and/or Public Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required.
• Applicants must have taught and/or administered an educational program

Skills in:

• Communication, both verbally and in writing
• 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
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong  technological skills
• Systems thinking
• Budgeting and resource allocation
• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is required

Ability to:

• Provide professional learning using a variety of delivery methods
• Complete assignments independently, 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 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

Selective Preferences:

Preference will be given to those applicants with:

• 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 evaluation of accelerated, enriched, and well-rounded educational programs and services
• Experience managing federal or state grants, to include fiscal and programmatic management and reporting

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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