Address: Office of English Language Acquisition Services Section
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $67000 - $70400

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 11/16/25

Guide support and monitor Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in the implementation of the Language Development Approach (LDA) and Structured English Immersion (SEI) Models to ensure program compliance with both state and federal mandates.
Develop and implement professional development for effective instruction of English Learners (ELs).
Support LEAs in building and maintaining effective EL programs.
Local in-state and some 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.

Provide professional development to include a focus on Arizonas SEI Models and ELP Standards. This will be provided by methods including face to face webinars and online courses.
Complete statewide evaluation and monitoring of state and federally funded programs.
Prepare program-specific technical and administrative reports.
Provide appropriate feedback and ongoing technical assistance to LEAs.
Stay informed/updated regarding Title III and State requirements.
Support LEAs in implementing state and federal authorizing legislation all program guidance and regulations.
Serve on task forces committees and special assignments as requested.
Work with other divisions within the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) helping to coordinate their activities as well as applicable state plans.
Attend departmental divisional and team meetings; be prepared to receive and present information that is tied to program-specific activities statistical data being generated budgeting agency-wide strategic planning and departmental policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned related to the position.

Knowledge in:
Arizonas LDA and the SEI Models
ELP standards and the Arizona Academic standards
Methodologies and strategies for instructing ELs
Curriculum design and the instructional needs of the ELs
Data-driven instruction summative and formative assessment
Adult learning principles
State and federal policies laws and regulations pertaining to Title III/EL programs
State-wide assessments which include AZELLA and AASA
Applicants must have taught or administered an EL program.
A Bachelors degree in education a related field or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required.

Skills in:
Demonstrate professional communication skills both verbal and written
Articulate critical components of compliance for EL programs and instruction
Teach the structure and conventions of the English language
Use the Arizona ELP Standards in instructional planning and implementation of instruction for ELs
Disaggregate data for decision making
Develop and provide professional development using a variety of delivery methods
Deliver clear concise and professional presentations internally and externally
Intermediate to Expert experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) and online platforms (i.e. Zoom Teams Google Meets)

Ability to:
Exhibit professional demeanor at all times
Communicate effectively both written and verbally
Develop deliver and facilitate effective professional learning
Analyze data and propose goals objectives and strategies to problem solve
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Masters degree in a field relevant to English Language Acquisition
Current Arizona teaching certificate

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.