Oleas, Director Of Program Effectiveness

The Director of Program Effectiveness will expand the operation of a unit composed of Education Program Specialists and administrative personnel devoted to the English Language Development (ELD) of Arizonas English learners (ELs) the implementation of Arizonas English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards and the approved Research-Based Structured English Immersion (SEI) Models and monitoring of program effectiveness.
Frequent in-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 ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Develop and implement a program effectiveness and compliance plan and systems for the OELAS department. Implementation to include all necessary stakeholders on the 2019 ELP Standards and Research-Based SEI Models to include a timeline responsible parties structure and processes. Collaborate with other unit Directors Deputy Associate Superintendent (DAS) and Program Leaders.
Direct staff to ensure that information gained through program support and monitoring assists in guiding program decision-making and implementation technical assistance and effective professional development for teachers and administrators.
Serve as team leader at public venues and conferences. Leads the Program Effectiveness Team. Meets with staff on a regular basis reporting back to the DAS.
Direct staff in the compilation/production/dissemination of reports on EL programs. Require ELD/SEI guidance and design/develop/implement a specific plan for both.
Lead OELAS staff in planning and facilitating professional development to support LEAs in the implementation of Arizonas approved SEI Models and Arizonas ELP Standards to include alignment to academic standards with a focus on the ELA Standards and ensure adherence to state and federal laws regarding instruction for ELs. This includes but is not limited to professional development efforts between the OELAS Unit and Academic Standards Division.
Develop Website content and updates in collaboration with other unit Directors.
Develop and implement summer school program for English language learners to support reclassification efforts on an annual basis.

Theories and practice of ELD
Research-Based SEI Models
Language acquisition language descriptors and linguistic accommodation
ELP Standards and Arizona Academic Standards
Curriculum design and implementation specific to ELs
Data disaggregation and data driven instruction
EL data collection analysis and reporting
Professional development design and facilitation
Strategies and practice for adult learners
Instructional coaching practices
Programmatic and compliance requirements of Title III A.R.S.15-756.01
Applicants must have taught or administered at EL program or related field.
A bachelors degree in education or a related field.
Applicants must have supervisory experience.
A Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement or a Bilingual (BLE) endorsement is required.
Current teaching certificate
Current employee at the Arizona Department of Education

Skills in:
Communication both verbal and written
Effective team development and leadership
Professional development and competencies using PowerPoint and Google Slides
Effective planning and organization
Developing and facilitating
Professional development for adult learners face-to-face and virtually
In determining EL program effectiveness and efforts to meet the educational needs of EL students
Disaggregating multiple forms of EL data including summative and formative
Effective coaching of administrators and teachers of ELs
Computer and competencies using Outlook Word and Excel in the performance of day-to-day activities
Analysis for budgeting compliance monitoring needs assessment and program evaluation

Ability to:
Work independently and/or collaboratively in large or small groups as necessary
Communicate clearly and concisely to audiences with differing levels of knowledge and expertise when conveying ideas suggestions and proposals
Design train and lead a team to provide professional development and monitoring assignment
Analyze and resolve routine problems
Manage and lead a team
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Diplomatically communicate with LEAs members of the public and governmental agencies.
Understand/comply with deadlines
Communicate effectively in large and small-group interactions
Process new information rapidly and apply learned knowledge

Preference will be given to those applicants with masters degree preferred in Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction (or similar)

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 then the following requirements apply. Drivers License Requirements.
All 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 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.

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