Education Administrator ; PCN

Education Administrator 2 (PCN 051592)

Location:

Anchorage or Juneau, AK (Position may be located in either location; the Juneau office is located in downtown Juneau in the State Office Building; the Anchorage office is located in downtown Anchorage in the Atwood Building; the position may work remotely and may require occasional travel).

Oversees and administers the teacher certification system, supports teacher retention and recruitment activities, and provides support for the education preparation program approval and accreditation processes. The Teacher Certification team is a dedicated staff providing customer service and support to educators and districts in ensuring Alaska educators understand and can complete the certification process. The Teacher Certification Administrator oversees this team, guiding processes and ensuring effective systems are employed.

Works across the Division of Innovation and Education Excellence to support division‑wide alignment and clarity. The role supports educators, schools, and districts in meeting the mission of an excellent education for every student, every day.

• Knowledge of State of Alaska educator certification requirements.
• Ability to present complex laws, regulations, rules, and processes to audiences with varying levels of understanding.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret state and federal rules and regulations related to the Alaska Reads Act and educator certification.
• Experience with project management, including management of collaborative working groups.
• Experience providing training to adult learners; experience providing training to teachers and district staff is preferred.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Either:
  • Two years experience as an Education Specialist 2 or an Education Administrator 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent elsewhere.
  • Six years experience in education including two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity at a level of, or equivalent to, a principal responsible for several other professionals.
• Appropriate graduate work may be substituted for a maximum of two years of non‑specialized experience in option 2.
• Master's degree in Administration and/or Education is preferred.
• 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.

Cover Letter
: required. Should highlight the KSAEs above. Attach to application or email as instructed.

Required at interview: Alaska Teaching and/or Administrative Certificate.

Kelly Manning, Deputy Director
Phone: (907) 465‑8431
Email: kelly.manning

The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.