Hybrid Education Specialist 2 (PCN: 05N24004) presso State of Alaska, AK

About the Department

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. 
 Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Department of Education & Early Development is recruiting for a Long Term Non-Permanent Education Specialist 2 in our Innovation & Education Excellence Division.   

A current Alaska Teaching Certification is required for this position, and it is included in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) 

What you will be doing: 
Under general direction of the Administrator II for the Academic Support Team, serves as a statewide advisor and reading specialist in reviewing and rating standards and curricula and associated best instructional practices; and supports teachers/schools/districts in implementing quality standards-based reading instruction/curriculum.

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. As a content specialist for DEED, this position works closely with districts and state education agencies to support best practice in evidence-based literacy pedagogy and to promote reading acquisition for Alaska students

The benefits of joining our team: 
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development offers a competitive salary and variety of benefits with the opportunity to work collaboratively with this tight-knit team to provide resources and leadership to schools working on creating and implementing continuous improvement processes at the forefront.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.   

The EED core values are integrity, excellence, and respect.  We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results.  We succeed in achieving our mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

The working environment you can expect:
This position is part of a small, high-functioning team. The position is suitable for telework if candidates meet telework qualifications. The successful candidate may choose to work in-person at either the Juneau State Office Building or Anchorage Atwood Building; both offices are downtown locations with plentiful parking, on the bus line, and are located near multiple restaurants, coffee shops, and retail locations.

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

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in education, one year of which was as a staff advisor/specialist, administrator, supervisor or consultant in planning, developing and maintaining standards and evaluating educational and vocational curricula or educational programs in a specialized field.

Substitution: Appropriate graduate study may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the non-specialized experience to a maximum of two years.

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 interview please provide:

• A copy of your transcripts at the time of the interview. 
• A Current Alaska Teaching certification, or verification of submission for certification.
• 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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