Education Associate 3

Education & Early Development; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DEED | Department of Education & Early Development in Alaska seeks a data and training specialist to support Title I-C services for migratory children. You will partner with state and district staff to develop recruitment plans, create training materials, and ensure accurate statewide data reporting.

Responsibilities include statewide data collections, reporting to state and federal entities, and occasional travel to remote Alaska communities, with telework permitted for eligible roles and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college, preferably in administration and/or education, plus required experience.
• Six years of experience in education, counseling or administrative services, with two years in technical/paraprofessional roles.
• Any combination of the above.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with state and district staff to provide training and TA for recruitment and identification of migratory children.
• Develop recruitment plans, timelines, and procedures; produce training materials; and ensure efficient processing of student records.
• Manage statewide Title I-C data collections and submit reports to state and federal stakeholders.
• Query data systems and verify accuracy before submission to Alaska Department of Education & Early Development and the U.S. Department of Education.
• Travel to remote Alaska communities for trainings; some overnights may be required.

Skills

Data and Data Systems

Customer Service

Teaching Others

Technical Competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in administration and/or education

Six years of education/administrative experience

Any combination of above

Job description

Job Description

Welcome to the Department of Education & Early Development

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

What you will be doing

This position collaborates with state and district staff to provide training and technical assistance for the recruitment and identification of children eligible for Title I, Part C Education of Migratory Children services. Responsibilities include supporting districts in developing recruitment plans, timelines, and procedures; producing training materials; and ensuring efficient processing of student records. The position also manages statewide Title I-C data collections and submits required reports to state and federal stakeholders. This includes querying data systems and verifying the accuracy of all information prior to submission to the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development and the U.S. Department of Education.

Our organization, mission, and culture

DEED’s mission is to provide an excellent education for every student every day. We have a vision that all students can succeed in their education and work, shape worthwhile and satisfying lives for themselves, exemplifying the best value of society, and be effective in improving the character and quality of the world about them. For information on DEED please review our website,

https://education.alaska.gov

.

The benefits of joining our team

This position is part of a collaborative, close-knit team that values service, strong working relationships, and teamwork. Our process-driven approach ensures consistency across all team members, while also offering opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Telework and flexible scheduling is permitted for candidates who meet eligibility requirements; however, occasional in-person attendance may be necessary, particularly during the Title I-C’s fall training season.

The working environment you can expect

Our Juneau office is located on the 9th floor in the State Office Building and our Anchorage office is located in the Atwood Building’s Suite 810. The offices have cubicle space with good lighting and are close to restaurants and shops.

This position involves daily interaction with a wide range of stakeholders, including school district central office staff, superintendents, principals, teachers, contractors, and DEED colleagues. Communication occurs through phone, email, in-person meetings, and the preparation and delivery of written and oral technical assistance documents and presentations.

Duties of this position may require the incumbent to travel to rural Alaska.

Who we are looking for

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Data and Data Systems

Knowledge of methods for working with data, data systems, spreadsheets, workbooks, and data collections.

Customer Service

Anticipates and meets the needs for both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

Teaching Others

Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.

Technical Competence

Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Position Specific Requirements

This position requires the incumbent to travel to remote parts of Alaska at all times of the year, sometimes in small aircraft or by small boats or ferries. Occasionally, this position is required to spend the night in a school, sleeping in the facility, as there are no hotels in the community.

This position conducts statewide training (either virtually or in-person) on the identification and recruitment of migratory children during the months of August and September. Personal leave may not be available to the incumbent during August and September.

Minimum Qualifications

• (1) Graduation from an accredited college, preferably in administration and/or education. AND One year of experience as an Education Associate 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
• OR
• (2) Six years of experience in the broad field of education, counseling or administrative services, two years of which were at the technical/paraprofessional.
• OR
• (3) Any combination of the above.
• Substitution: In option 2, graduate study may be substituted for the required specialized experience on a year-for-year basis. Undergraduate study, preferably in administration and/or education may also substitute for the generalized experience in option 2 on a year-for-year basis.

Required Application Documentation

• Cover letter is required. Provide a concise description of how you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position.
• Three (3) professional references are required. One (1) must be your current or most recent supervisor.
• A copy of academic transcripts is required.

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary will be based on the location of the selected applicant