Educator Development Specialist

Educator Development Specialist

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Benefits EligibilityThis position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary $44.69 - $47.35 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office Hybrid

Recruiter Elida Barrera
Application Deadline 10/7/2026*

*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

The Educator Development Specialist coordinates educator effectiveness and standards for theUtah State Board of this role the specialist supports mentoring and induction aswell as instruction and programs for Gifted and Talented education across Utahs schools. Keyresponsibilities also include facilitating the administration troubleshooting and reporting of thestates required Educator Exit and Engagement Surveys to support local education agencies(LEAs). Additionally the specialist provides critical support for Title II Part A grants bydelivering technical assistance processing budget revisions and reimbursements and ensuringcompliance monitoring.

Principal Duties

As the Educational Specialist you will perform tasks across three primary operational areas:

1. Professional Learning and Capacity-Building

• Support Mentoring and Induction Programs in LEAs across Utah including alignment withUtahs Professional Learning Standards for new educators
• Lead and coordinate state-level supports resources and professional learningspecifically for Gifted and Talented programs and educators
• Builds supports for educators who teach students who are classified as Gifted andTalented
• Provides guidance and support for implementation of Utahs Effective TeachingStandards (UETS) in LEAs

2. State Educator Exit and Engagement Survey Administrator

• Oversee the execution and troubleshooting of required state surveys in Qualtrics
• Manage continuous data collection for the annual Exit Survey and the EducatorEngagement Survey.
• Update and maintain accurate LEA contact listservs for survey deployment.
• Collaborate closely with the Teaching and Learning Data team to coordinate theproduction and dissemination of statewide survey reports.

3. Title II Part A Grant Support

• Review approve and provide technical assistance for Title II Part A expenditures usingthe Utah Grants system.
• Process reimbursement requests budget revisions and pre-applications.
• Ensure LEA expenditures align with federal compliance guidelines allowable uses andESSA regulations.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will seamlessly bridge the gap between compliance monitoring and hands-on technical support acting as a resource and partner to LEA leaders across Utah.

Required Qualifications:

• Utah Teaching License: Current Utah educator license
• Coaching & Professional Learning Experience: Demonstrated experience coachingeducators and designing and facilitating high-quality professional learning at an LEA orstate systems level.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Willingness to be creative and collaboratively solve bothadaptive and technical challenges.
• Capacity Building: Strong enthusiasm for building educator capacity and supportingteacher growth across Utah.
• Systems Thinking: Strategic systems thinking capable of scaling initiatives statewideacross varied district and school contexts.
• Educator Experience - classroom teaching and LEA level experience in Utah K-12Public Education
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Education or Related Field
• Utah School Leadership License
• Instructional Coaching Endorsement and/or Mentoring Endorsement
• Experience with Gifted and Talented Programs
• Experience with managing grants

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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