Department of Education

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

Address: MigrantSection
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $66000 - $72000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 8/26/25

The Migrant Education Program (MEP) a State administered program has various components that need dedicated attention and planning.
The Migrant Education Program Data Specialist is in part responsible for the overall management of all state MEP data including but not limited to the approval of all Certificates of Eligibility (COE) management of MEP student data Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) data reconciliation and data integrity.
Occasional in-state and out-of-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.

Verify and validate all COEs for accurate information in accordance with federal regulations and assist in the implementation of the federal MSIX program. This is the final review prior to being entered into the state migrant database and then sent to the MSIX.
Disaggregate data and produce reports regarding the MEP and assist in the completion of the CSPR.
Work closely with the vendors for the collection and verification of MEP data.
On-going support to the state Director and ID&R Coordinator regarding migrant student data.
Provide state Director reports to determine annual allocations.
Work closely with MEP Director and ID&R Coordinator to ensure accurate and efficient data reporting.
Monitor and review of the State MEP sites for accurate data on all migrant student data the MEP Sites collection and reporting procedures.
Maintain contact with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to ensure accurate and efficient data reporting.
Develop and deliver training (professional development) to stakeholders on MEP data policies and procedures data reporting and data consolidation. This includes monthly webinars state and national conferences ADE conferences on-site/virtual technical assistance and phone/email communication.
Update the ADE Migrant website and provide monthly communication on the MEP newsletter.
Other duties as assigned related to the position.

Knowledge in:
Demonstrated experience managing a program or student database
Instructional and support needs of migrant students
Federal regulations regarding the Migrant Education Program ( recruitment and family engagement)
Effective program and meeting facilitation
Software conducive to developing presentations
A Bachelors degree and/or equivalent experience working with Migrant Education Programs is required.

Skills in:
Work management and work prioritization
Analysis review and evaluation
Apply critical thinking in determining program efficacy
Oral and written communication techniques
Interpersonal relationships
Multi-tasking/managing numerous projects while executing project detail
Understanding and using data
Teaching/providing professional development to educators
Exhibit collaborative team skills
Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel

Ability to:
Interpret and summarize complex written and oral information
Exercise initiative and make independent decisions
Work under stringent deadlines
Organize prioritize and perform multiple tasks
Gather manipulate interpret and present statistical data
Independently perform detailed work of a difficult nature with a high degree of accuracy
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of assignments
Make presentations to small and large audiences
Effectively communicate orally and in writing at all levels

Preference will be given to those applicants with:
Masters degree
Teaching certificate
Bilingual

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.