Ess Instructional Specialist For Inclusionary Practices
Ess Instructional Specialist For Inclusionary Practices
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$ 66000 - 72000
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Arizona Department of Education
The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.
ESS Instructional Specialist for Inclusionary Practices
Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Section
Phoenix Location
Salary: $66000 $72000
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 03/14/25
This position will serve Arizonas educational landscape in datadriven decisionmaking planning developing implementing and evaluating professional learning opportunities to improve ELA and Math outcomes for students with disabilities who are dual labeled English Learners (EL).
Occasional instate and rare outofstate 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 inoffice up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.
Lead the planning development organization implementation and evaluation of professional learning offerings on topics related to individualizing ELA and Math instruction and instructional modifications accommodations and specially designed instruction that improves the understanding of ELA and math achievement for students with disabilities who are dual labeled EL
Provide technical assistance and coaching to educational professionals Public Education Agencies and other stakeholder groups regarding inclusionary practices for students with disabilities who are dual labeled EL in their least restrictive environment to maximize their academic growth and exposure to gradelevel Arizona State Standards
ELA and Math guidance and technical assistance: building maintaining and disseminating guidance documents and resources; providing technical assistance over the phone via email virtually and inperson that lead to improved ELA and Math skills of students with disabilities who are dual labeled EL; and updating the ADE/ESS website with information about available resources
Engage in an ongoing strategic planning process that uses data analysis to determine areas in need of improvement for our state identifies and prioritizes technical assistance and professional learning aligned to those areas of need and evaluates the fidelity of the implementation of technical assistance and professional learning designed to improve ELA and Math outcomes for students with disabilities who are dual labeled EL
Work with technical assistance centers organizations that promote ELA and Math instruction for students with disabilities who are dual labeled and other agency partners to improve the skills of teaching and learning of general and special educators in ELA and Math teaching and learning and identify trends/needs for dual labeled students
Participate in various agency and ESS department/division task teams special projects and professional learning as necessary to carry out workrelated requirements
Knowledge in:
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)/ Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Arizona State Standards and English Language Proficiency Standards
Structured English Immersion (SEI) Models and English Language Development (ELD)
Disability categories
Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
MultiTier Systems of Support (MTSS)
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Strategies for differentiating accommodating and modifying ELA and mathematics instruction
Evidencebased practices/highleverage practices for ELA mathematics and EL instruction for students with disabilities
Coordination of professional learning including planning developing implementing and evaluation stages
Adult learning theory for virtual learning and inperson professional learning development
Collaboratively planning instruction between general and special education
Data collection and analysis in monitoring individual goals tracking and communicating progress
Applicants must have teaching experience teaching students with disabilities and SEI and Reading endorsement.
A bachelors degree in education or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required.
Skills in:
Organization
Oral/written communication
Data collection and analysis
Written reports
Customer service
Management of materials
Presentation to large and small groups
Ability to teach math concepts to diverse adults and student learners
Coaching engage adult learners in reflection about reaching and learning
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)
Ability to:
Organize prioritize work under time constraints and be flexible in an environment of multiple tasks and changing priorities
Credibility with schools and other stakeholders; demonstrated ability to lead and manage change
Successfully work independently as well as in a team environment
Have a high degree of professionalism integrity and dependability
Communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds
Maintain accurate records
Develop as a professional educator
Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written forms
Prepare a variety of reports and presentations
Use technology for instructional purposes as well as to communicate and create
Presentations and reports collect analyze and use student data to identify learning needs
Meet schedules and timelines
Preference will be given to those applicants with:
Masters degree in special education and/or education
Jobrelated experience in the collaboration of special education and general education teachers
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks required documents and if applicable a postoffer medical/physical evaluation.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical dental life and shortterm disability insurance plans
Topranked retirement and longterm disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
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.
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 callingor emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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Employment Type
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