Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST, PROGRAM OPERATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Job Location:

Adult Education Section

Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $68,000 - $71,500 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 01/15/2025

Job Summary:

• This position evaluates, monitors, and provides technical assistance to state-authorized adult education providers for compliance with Title II: Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA), state laws, ARS 15-232 and 15-234, state and federal rules and regulations, and the Arizona WIOA Title II Adult Education Grant Contract.
• 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:

• Monitors, evaluates, and provides technical assistance to adult education providers on compliance with Federal and State laws, grant contract requirements and assurances, assessment policy, and data collection and analysis
• Participates in the Program Improvement Team and provides intensive technical assistance and oversight of local providers identified as 'high risk ' and adult education providers on corrective action plans
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to adult education providers on the state data management system in collaboration with other state staff
• Analyzes data and makes recommendations to providers on performance measures
• Compiles local program monitoring data and provides oversight on the program monitoring and data collection tools
• Analyzes and prepares data and statistical reports, as directed by the Deputy Associate Superintendent and the Director of Program Operations and Accountability
• Provides training, technical assistance, and guidance to adult education providers on the implementation of workforce development programs including Integrated Education and Training (IET) Programs
• Reviews submitted IET implementation plans and maintains records of approved and non-approved plans
• Develops and maintains IET resources for adult education providers on the ADE-AES website

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), FERPA, ARS-15-232, the WIOA State Plan, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Adult Education delivery systems and program operations
• Monitoring and accountability processes
• Standardized test administration practices
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) and/or IET programming
• Statistical analysis procedures
• Data security and privacy laws and best practices
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required
• Applicants must have experience in test administration
• Applicants must have the ability to obtain an Arizona Education Certificate within 60 days of hire date

Skills in:
• Developing, implementing, and revising training materials and courses
• Proficiency with data management systems and data quality
• Project management, development, and evaluation
• Research and analysis of materials and resources, especially in the areas of adult education and workforce development
• Critical thinking to solve problems and think creatively
• Advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
• Strong written and oral communication for diverse audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel

Ability to:
• Effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and local program staff-at all levels
• Self-start and prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects and tasks
• Plan work time and resources effectively to accomplish goals, projects, and tasks
• Provide effective coaching to educators to guide program improvement
• Collaborates effectively with internal teams

Selective Preference(s):

Preference will be given to those