Program Officer
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The Montana Board of Public Education is seeking a passionate and public service-oriented individual to fill the position of a Program Officer.
Montana Board of Public Education Overview
Additional information about the Montana Board of Public Education can be found by visiting our About Us webpage HERE.
Mission Statement
About this Opportunity
Job Overview
This position is a Program Officer for the Board of Public Education an autonomous body constitutionally mandated to exercise general supervision over Montanas elementary and secondary schools consisting of non-salaried citizens appointed by the Governor for seven-year terms.
This position supports the public charter school program as well as other various policy and research duties.
The essential functions of the position include the following:
Public Charter School Program (75%):
Monitors evaluates and reports to the Executive Director on charter school trends policies and practices. Supports public school districts in applying for public charter school status evaluates applications coordinates interviews and organizes applicant materials. Works directly with authorized public charter schools to open operate create and send reports. Works with the Executive Director to develop and revise policies and procedures including updating administrative rules or revising statutes in conjunction with the Montana Legislature as necessary. Assesses program and public charter school needs to ensure that program objectives are being met. Makes recommendations to the Executive Director on evaluating public charter schools approving and denying proposals and other ongoing policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned by the executive director pertaining to public charter schools or charter schools in general.
General Policy and Research (25%):
Assists in policy development and special projects. Supports the coordination of policies operations and implementation of legislative proposals initiatives or statutes. Conducts research on education policy issues including legislation best practices and program outcomes. Collects organizes and maintains data. Drafts memos correspondence and other communications.
Competencies:
This position requires knowledge of education principles and practices including knowledge of public-school law and administrative rules. This position must be able to research analyze and keep up to date with educational trends specifically those related to charter school activity. This position must have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to schedule and coordinate meetings and travel. - This position must be able to build positive working relationships with educational leaders and school district personnel to foster support for public education and the Board of Public Educations decisions and initiatives.
Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in public education or a related field.
- Four or more years of job-related experience in public education.
*Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
How to apply
Please submitALLof the following items with your application prior to the closing date/time of this vacancy announcement:
- Cover letter
- Resume
Additional Information:
The successful applicant may be subject to a criminal history background check. Finalists will be required to submit contact information for references. Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
