Adult Education Section

Phoenix Location

Salary: $68000 - $71500

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 01/15/2025

This position evaluates monitors and provides technical assistance to state-authorized adult education providers for compliance with Title II: Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA) state laws ARS 15-232 and 15-234 state and federal rules and regulations and the Arizona WIOA Title II Adult Education Grant Contract.
Occasional in-state and rare 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.

Monitors evaluates and provides technical assistance to adult education providers on compliance with Federal and State laws grant contract requirements and assurances assessment policy and data collection and analysis
Participates in the Program Improvement Team and provides intensive technical assistance and oversight of local providers identified as high risk and adult education providers on corrective action plans
Provides technical assistance and guidance to adult education providers on the state data management system in collaboration with other state staff
Analyzes data and makes recommendations to providers on performance measures
Compiles local program monitoring data and provides oversight on the program monitoring and data collection tools
Analyzes and prepares data and statistical reports as directed by the Deputy Associate Superintendent and the Director of Program Operations and Accountability
Provides training technical assistance and guidance to adult education providers on the implementation of workforce development programs including Integrated Education and Training (IET) Programs
Reviews submitted IET implementation plans and maintains records of approved and non-approved plans
Develops and maintains IET resources for adult education providers on the ADE-AES website

Knowledge in:
Knowledge and understanding of applicable laws rules and regulations including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) FERPA ARSthe WIOA State Plan the Americans with Disabilities Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Adult Education delivery systems and program operations
Monitoring and accountability processes
Standardized test administration practices
Career and Technical Education (CTE) and/or IET programming
Statistical analysis procedures
Data security and privacy laws and best practices
A Bachelors degree in Education or a related field or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required
Applicants must have experience in test administration
Applicants must have the ability to obtain an Arizona Education Certificate within 60 days of hire date

Skills in:
Developing implementing and revising training materials and courses
Proficiency with data management systems and data quality
Project management development and evaluation
Research and analysis of materials and resources especially in the areas of adult education and workforce development
Critical thinking to solve problems and think creatively
Advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
Strong written and oral communication for diverse audiences.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel

Ability to:
Effectively communicate with peers supervisors and local program staff-at all levels
Self-start and prioritize organize and manage multiple projects and tasks
Plan work time and resources effectively to accomplish goals projects and tasks
Provide effective coaching to educators to guide program improvement
Collaborates effectively with internal teams

Preference will be given to those applicants with:
Masters degree in education or related field.
Prior experience in teaching and/or administration especially in adult education and/or workforce development

(Early Childhood positions) Applicants must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain one prior to employment start date.
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.