Hybrid Education Administrator 2 (057728) bei State of Alaska, AK

About the Department

This opportunity is open to Education and Early Development Department Employees

The Department of Education and Early Development is recruiting for an Education Administrator 2 in Anchorage or Juneau.  

This position is in the PERS retirement system

What you will be doing:  
Under the general direction of the Division Director, this position serves as the designated State Administrator of the Academic Support program. The incumbent provides statewide leadership/advocacy for district and school improvement in the area of reading and leads the team whose responsibilities focus on supporting evidence-based instructional practices. The position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating standards, curricula, and evidence-based instructional practices. This position also facilitates the collaboration and efforts of the Academic Support team, ensuring their focus and responsibilities align with best practices and the latest reading science. The role supports teachers, schools, and districts in implementing instruction, curricula, and professional practices aligned with the Alaska Reads Act.

Our organization, mission, and culture: 
The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is committed to providing information, resources, and leadership to schools, districts, parents, and the public to support an excellent education for every student every day. Staff at DEED are engaged in meaningful professional work in support of Alaska's most valuable resource – its children.   DEED values collaboration and relationship building, creativity and innovation, and mission-driven work guided by the Alaska's Education Challenge. 

The benefits of joining our team: 
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to be part of a dedicated, close-knit team. Together, we support schools across the state in developing and implementing innovative continuous improvement processes that drive student success.

The working environment you can expect:
This position is part of a small, high-performing team dedicated to excellence. Telework is an option for candidates who meet the necessary qualifications, and those who prefer an in-person work environment are welcome to join us in either our Atwood Building Office, located in downtown Anchorage, or our State Office Building office, located in downtown Juneau.  Both locations offer convenient amenities, including ample parking, easy access to public transportation, and proximity to a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, and retail shops, making it a vibrant and accessible place to work.

Who we are looking for: 
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods
• Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Teaching Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor

Position Duties

A bachelor's degree;
AND either
1. Two years experience as an Education Specialist 2 or an Education Administrator 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
2. Six years experience in education including two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity at least at a level of, or equivalent to, a principal responsible for several other professionals may be substituted for the two years of specific experience.

Appropriate graduate work may be substituted for a maximum of two years of non-specialized experience in No.2.

A masters degree in Administration and/or Education is preferred.

Special Note:
Due to the duties assigned to a majority of these positions, applicants may be required to possess an Alaska Teacher Certificate at the time of employment and be required to maintain certification as a condition of employment. Specific endorsements may also be required. Documentation is included in the file of affected positions.

Individual positions in this class may require expertise in a particular educational specialty. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

At the time of the interview:
Please provide three professional references with their contact information (email or phone), including full name, title, and company.   

EEO STATEMENT
 The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Other Qualifications

Dawn Hannasch
Administrative Service Director
Phone: 907-465-2570
Email: [email protected]