Department of Education

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

Address: Office of Homeless Foster Care and Refugee Education Programs
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $66000 $71000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 3/17/25

The Homeless Education Program (HEP) Specialist is responsible for providing datadriven professional learning technical assistance guidance and programmatic monitoring to support local education agencies (LEAs) in the implementation of the McKinneyVento Homeless Assistance Act requirements detailed in the Arizona ESEA Consolidated State Plan and utilization of data and federal funding to remove barriers to the identification enrollment and academic success of children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Occasional instate and outofstate travel may be 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.

Design develop and provide ongoing datadriven professional learning technical assistance and guidance on statutory requirements detailed in the McKinneyVento Act and the Arizona ESEA Consolidated State Plan and utilization of data and federal funding to remove barriers for children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Support with the management of the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) grant through reviewing and updating HEP policies and procedures and reviewing and approving LEA grant applications for federal funding.
Serve on task forces and committees including collaborations with both internal and external education programs and service providers focusing on child development preschool and postsecondary opportunities for children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Develop and conduct LEA HEP monitoring in both EMAC and onsite to ensure program compliance through providing formal feedback and recommendations.
Ensure maintenance of the HEP website including updated policies and procedures monitoring and funding information and the McKinneyVento Homeless Liaison of Record contact list.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
Arizona Academic Standards and English Language Provision (ELP) Standards
Laws policies procedures programs and practices of federal and state programs related to children and youth experiencing homelessness
The planning and implementation of instructional programs and requirements
Barriers to the identification enrollment and academic success of children and youth experiencing homelessness
Federal and State regulations regarding the administration of federal grants (i.e. USFR EDGAR and CFR)
Title I EHCY federal guidelines and fiscal management
Federal and State reporting structure
The process of data disaggregation and datadriven decision making
Applicants must have taught worked with or managed educational programs for homeless and/or diverse student populations
A Bachelors degree in education a related field or equivalent working experience is required
Skills:
Computer skills and competencies using Microsoft Office Suite
Computer software programs related to grant processing and reporting
Online tools useful for presentation and marketing such as Zoom and web design
Excellent presentation skills including presenting to large groups in a variety of delivery methods including inperson virtual and hybrid
Skilled in research methods data analysis and effective technical and report writing skills
Interpret and apply federal state guidance and other laws rules and regulations pertinent to the fiscal aspects of HEP grants and/or federal programs
Support the implementation of largescale initiatives focused on children and youth experiencing homelessness
Analysis for budgeting compliance monitoring needs assessment and program evaluation
Develop structures and processes to support LEAs in the implementation of programmatic goals and in adhering to policies and requirements of federal and state statute
Abilities:
Communicate effectively in both verbal and written format with LEA personnel and for audiences with differing levels of knowledge and expertise
Multitask and manage multiple projects while executing project detail in a timely fashion
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Work independently and/or collaboratively in large or small groups
Professionally represent the agency when working with internal and external partners and stakeholders
Interpret and summarize complex written and oral information including federal law state law and data sets
Make datadriven decisions to implement instructional and wraparound services to remove barriers for children and youth experiencing homelessness

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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.