Ess, Education Program Specialist
Ess, Education Program Specialist
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Job Description
Arizona Department of Education
The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.
ESS Education Program Specialist
Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Section
Phoenix Location
Salary: $66000 - $71000
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 06/30/2025
As part of the general supervision requirements set forth by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) this position monitors special education programs for compliance with Federal and State requirements pertaining to special education in the role of a lead monitor or a team member.
Frequent in-state 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 in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.
Serve as consultants to assigned Public Education Agencies (PEAs) offering technical assistance and professional development in special education related areas and data requirements
Conduct on-site visits to assigned PEAs to review files for the SPP/APR compliance indicators and review PEA data to aid in improving outcomes for students with disabilities
Provide technical assistance on indicator requirements
Monitor special education programs either acting as lead monitor or participating on monitoring teams
Analyze results and compliance data from PEAs for decision-making related to monitoring and technical assistance
Participate in various department/division task teams special projects and professional development as necessary to carry out work-related requirements
Answer questions from the public pertaining to the State and Federal requirements that apply to special education
Attend conferences read newsletters journals books regulations attorney general opinions and laws related to special education in order to keep abreast of professional information and issues
Knowledge in:
Federal and State laws and implementing regulations in the area of special education
Administration of special education programs in public schools; public school structure organization and funding
Data analysis and assessment
Arizona Academic Standards and instruction
State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Review
Applicants must have taught or administered a special education program.
A bachelors degree in special education or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required.
Skills in:
Program evaluation; data collection analysis and recording
Oral and written communication
Public speaking and public relations
Interpersonal relationships
Facilitation and internet research
Basic skill in using Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel.
Ability to:
Plan; organize; coordinate; prioritize; problem solve
Derive conclusions from existing data
Make decisions independently with available knowledge and resources
Preference will be given to those applicants with a Masters degree in special education serving as a social services provider with a public agency or certification in special education and experience serving as a teacher related service provider or administrator in a public school.
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks required documents and if applicable a post-offer 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 (E-Verify).
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed 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 calling or 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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