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Department of Education
The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.
Program Project Specialist II Job Location: Address: Exceptional Student Services/Early Childhood Special Education Section Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $46,000 - $51,000 Grade: 19 Closing Date: 12/3/23 Job Summary: • Assist the Director and the Education Program Specialists to support the design, development, modification and implementation of program projects statewide • Consult with appropriate personnel regarding program goals, objectives, accountability, and delivery of services • Provide administrative duties for the department • 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.
Job Duties: • Design, develop, modify, and/or implement program projects • Monitor and evaluate the procedures of program projects for efficiency and effectiveness • Report on the progress of projects to include state required general supervision efforts, professional development, conference planning/coordination, event management, grants, training events and initiatives • Preparation of notices, guidance, memos, operating procedures, plans, reports, and manuals • Assist in the preparation of responses, proposals, reports, grant applications, preparation of technical assistance documents • Formats materials for accessibility • Update, modify, create materials for public use on the Internet • Coordinate services for meetings, and technical assistance visits with and among state agencies, unit staff and local school district programs • Provide assistance with travel arrangements for director and staff • Process invoices from contractors • Maintain and or monitors database of referrals of students transitioning from early intervention to preschool • Provide information, general direction, technical guidance, and administrative assistance via e-mail, phone calls, letters and representation at meetings for the unit, with state agencies, community organizations and the general public • Coordinate, collaboration, and build relationships with varying Early Childhood Education stakeholders • Update operating procedures, plans and manuals • Other duties as assigned as related to the position Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge in: • Developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood special education • ESS/ECSE guidance documents such as, but not limited to the Arizona Early Learning Standards; Arizona Infant Toddler Developmental Guidelines; the High Quality Program Guidelines; and AZ Technical Assistance (AZ-TAS) documents, state and federal education rules and regulations • Extensive knowledge database management • Effective strategies of administrative support • Effective customer service strategies Skills in: • Skilled in using software programs to write reports, emails, create presentations, analyze data, track initiatives • Efficiently manage multiple tasks • Attention to detail, including editing documents • Strong interpersonal skills • Reviews and evaluates early childhood special education program activities and projects analytically and to identify effectiveness and suggest improvements • Intermediate to advanced skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher Ability to: • Prioritize goals • Synthesize data • Establish and maintain effective working relationships • Work in collaboration with a variety of personalities, other agency personnel and the general public • Professionally greet staff and visitors create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere of customer service within the office environment, on virtual calls and meetings with other ADE units, state agencies and the public • Work independently and demonstrate initiative, creativity • Organize, advertise and support statewide training, and monitor attendance Selective Preference(s): Preference will be given to those applicants with: • Experience or background in Early Childhood Special Education or Early Childhood Education • Web publishing experience and other publishing software • Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree Pre-Employment Requirements: 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: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits: 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 • Deferred compensation plan • Wellness plans For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: 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.
Contact Us: 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 (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.
Resources@azed.
gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Program Project Specialist II Job Location: Address: Exceptional Student Services/Early Childhood Special Education Section Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $46,000 - $51,000 Grade: 19 Closing Date: 12/3/23 Job Summary: • Assist the Director and the Education Program Specialists to support the design, development, modification and implementation of program projects statewide • Consult with appropriate personnel regarding program goals, objectives, accountability, and delivery of services • Provide administrative duties for the department • 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.
Job Duties: • Design, develop, modify, and/or implement program projects • Monitor and evaluate the procedures of program projects for efficiency and effectiveness • Report on the progress of projects to include state required general supervision efforts, professional development, conference planning/coordination, event management, grants, training events and initiatives • Preparation of notices, guidance, memos, operating procedures, plans, reports, and manuals • Assist in the preparation of responses, proposals, reports, grant applications, preparation of technical assistance documents • Formats materials for accessibility • Update, modify, create materials for public use on the Internet • Coordinate services for meetings, and technical assistance visits with and among state agencies, unit staff and local school district programs • Provide assistance with travel arrangements for director and staff • Process invoices from contractors • Maintain and or monitors database of referrals of students transitioning from early intervention to preschool • Provide information, general direction, technical guidance, and administrative assistance via e-mail, phone calls, letters and representation at meetings for the unit, with state agencies, community organizations and the general public • Coordinate, collaboration, and build relationships with varying Early Childhood Education stakeholders • Update operating procedures, plans and manuals • Other duties as assigned as related to the position Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge in: • Developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood special education • ESS/ECSE guidance documents such as, but not limited to the Arizona Early Learning Standards; Arizona Infant Toddler Developmental Guidelines; the High Quality Program Guidelines; and AZ Technical Assistance (AZ-TAS) documents, state and federal education rules and regulations • Extensive knowledge database management • Effective strategies of administrative support • Effective customer service strategies Skills in: • Skilled in using software programs to write reports, emails, create presentations, analyze data, track initiatives • Efficiently manage multiple tasks • Attention to detail, including editing documents • Strong interpersonal skills • Reviews and evaluates early childhood special education program activities and projects analytically and to identify effectiveness and suggest improvements • Intermediate to advanced skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher Ability to: • Prioritize goals • Synthesize data • Establish and maintain effective working relationships • Work in collaboration with a variety of personalities, other agency personnel and the general public • Professionally greet staff and visitors create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere of customer service within the office environment, on virtual calls and meetings with other ADE units, state agencies and the public • Work independently and demonstrate initiative, creativity • Organize, advertise and support statewide training, and monitor attendance Selective Preference(s): Preference will be given to those applicants with: • Experience or background in Early Childhood Special Education or Early Childhood Education • Web publishing experience and other publishing software • Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree Pre-Employment Requirements: 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: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits: 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 • Deferred compensation plan • Wellness plans For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: 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.
Contact Us: 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 (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.
Resources@azed.
gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
• Phone : (602) 542-3186
• Location : 1700 W Washington St FL 7, Phoenix, AZ
• Post ID: 9003890211
