Education Program Specialist for School Improvement

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, life, and短

Top-ranked retirement and long-termdis

Ten paid holidays per year

Vacation time accrual

Sick time accrual

Paid Parental Leave

Deferred compensation plan

Wellness plans

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Education is seeking an Education Program Specialist to support LEA and school transformation and improvement through data-driven decisions, evidence-based practices, and targeted professional development. This role requires collaboration with ADE and external partners to close achievement gaps and raise student outcomes.

Frequent in-state travel is needed, with hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education and/or Educational Leadership is required.
• Experience teaching or administering an educational program is required.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor LEA and school transformation and improvement activities related to data-driven decisions and accountability in accordance with federal/state requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver coaching, mentoring, and professional development for LEAs and schools in improvement as needed.
• Collaborate with internal sections and external stakeholders to align resources for LEAs and schools to close achievement gaps and increase student achievement.
• Participate in State School Improvement (SSI) internal planning teams.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Facilitating and presenting to large‑g

Managing multiple projects

Building collaborative teams

Developing strategic plans

Analytical problem solving

Analysis

Presentation

Decision making

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Data gathering

Listening

Technological skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education or Educational Leadership

Job description

The Arizona Department of Education is seeking an Education Program Specialist to support LEA and school transformation and improvement through data-driven decisions, evidence-based practices, and targeted professional development. This role requires collaboration with ADE and external partners to close achievement gaps and raise student outcomes.

Frequent in-state travel is needed, with hybrid work options available.