Education Associate 3 (Teacher Certification Analyst Lead PCN 051098)

Juneau, AK - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 34 - 34

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

** This job posting has been extended**

What You Will Be Doing:

This position serves as the Teacher Certification lead overseeing compliance and special this role you will resolve complex certification issues interpret and apply Alaska statutes and regulations and act with delegated authority in the absence of the Teacher Certification Administrator. The position requires leading the certification team in a solution-centered collaborative manner fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality service. The role entails a strong focus on system efficiency and process enhancement using data and measurable outcomes to inform decisions set goals and track progress. Responsibilities also include maintaining compliance data training and mentoring certification staff and supporting initiatives that directly improve services for Alaskas educators and school districts.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Department of Education & Early Development is committed to improving student achievement and ensuring every child in Alaska has access to quality educators. The Teacher Certification office upholds this mission by ensuring all teachers meet statutory and regulatory standards and by providing responsive accurate support to educators and districts. This position advances that mission by leading compliance efforts enhancing processes and ensuring high-quality certification services statewide.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Joining our team means taking on meaningful work that directly supports Alaskas educators and students. Youll collaborate with a knowledgeable supportive group of professionals who value innovation teamwork and continuous improvement. This position offers opportunities to lead develop new skills and make a tangible impact on teacher quality and the states education system.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

You can expect a collaborative supportive and mission-driven environment where staff are encouraged to share ideas and improve processes. Our office values professionalism respect and open communication while maintaining a strong focus on service to Alaskas educators and school districts. Youll work in a dynamic setting that balances independent problem-solving with teamwork and ongoing professional growth.

Who We Are Looking For:

Demonstrates leadership by guiding teams fostering collaboration and driving process improvements.
Resolves complex or sensitive issues through strong problem-solving and complaint-resolution skills.
Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with diverse stakeholders.
Applies in-depth knowledge of teacher certification statutes regulations and compliance requirements.
Maintains high attention to detail and confidentiality while utilizing Google Suite Microsoft Office and data/reporting tools.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Graduation from an accredited college preferably in administration and/or education. AND One year of experience as an Education Associate 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

(2) Six years of experience in the broad field of education counseling or administrative services two years of which were at the technical/paraprofessional.

OR

(3) Any combination of the above.

Substitution: In option 2 graduate study may be substituted for the required specialized experience on a year-for-year basis. Undergraduate study preferably in administration and/or education may also substitute for the generalized experience in option 2 on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Required Information

Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts.) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

If education is completed in a foreign college or university it may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE

When using work experience not documented in your application please provide the employers name job title employment dates and whether you worked full-time or part-time Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application If the application does not support minimum qualifications the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.

If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application.Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

APPLICATION NOTICE

regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll-free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by emailplease ensure your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the domain.For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page at STATEMENT

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

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Colleen Walker
Teacher Education & Education Administrator

Required Experience:

Job Description** This job posting has been extended**What You Will Be Doing:This position serves as the Teacher Certification lead overseeing compliance and special this role you will resolve complex certification issues interpret and apply Alaska statutes and regulations and act with delegated au...