Education Specialist

Education Specialist

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Salary $44.47 - $50.89 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office Hybrid

Recruiter Elida Barrera
Application Deadline 8/27/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Title I Monitoring Education Specialist

This is a professional level job reporting to the Educational Coordinator whose incumbents provide leadership and are considered the statewide expert in the development and improvement of one or more educational curricular or administrative specialties in the elementary and secondary schools of the state. Expertise in an identified educational area is one of the primary elements of the specialist job. Incumbents plan develop promote implement and evaluate programs in the educational specialty area. Incumbents provide statewide training for school personnel state agencies and the public in the education specialty. Incumbents may coordinate with other educational institutions to improve the pre-service and in-service education of teachers administrators and other school personnel.

Principal Duties

The Education Specialist ensures Local Education Agencies (LEAs) comply with Title I PartA of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). This role requires strongcommunication and interpersonal skills and familiarity with federal statute. The duties ofthe Title I Part A Monitoring Specialist include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring and tracking programmatic compliance with Title I Part A of the ESEA viadesktop review and monitoring visits with LEAs throughout Utah
• Providing technical assistance to LEAs and other organizations
• Providing professional learning opportunities related to grant compliance
• Determining Utahs qualifying schools for the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program and responding to educator questions regarding the list.
• Participating in the Utah State Board of Educations Paraeducator Workgroup
• Serving as the state ESEA Ombuds.
• Some required statewide and out-of-state travel.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position is an educator who has:

• Masters degree in education preferred
• At least five years of successful professional experience in a position requiring aneducators or administrators license
• Experience with adult learners
• Experience with federal and/or state grants
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Teams Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with grants management systems.
• The ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment
• The ability to work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently

About the Role

Location
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City Utah 84111
United States
Background Check Required Yes
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code AE - Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

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