Educational Specialist II - Title Section

applicants may be educational officers, teachers and other qualified individuals

this position is included in the educational officers' bargaining unit and will be filled as a limited term temporary appointment. Probationary service credit and tenure are not granted for temporary appointments.

1. Supports the administration of the title i, part a program at the state level. Assures that title i department and charter schools receive support and guidance in the appropriate use of title i, part a funds. Develops and communicates title i state guidelines, procedures, and practices related to federal funds. Provides consultation, technical assistance and professional development to support implementation and compliance with the law, rules and regulations and practices related to title i, part a.

2. Monitors, assesses, and evaluates program and fiscal implementation at the state, complex area, and school level to ensure compliance and effective implementation of the title i, part a program. Coordinates and collaborates with complex area staff to monitor the progress of title i schools and provide sustained support over time.

3. Provides ongoing and sustained support and training to program managers overseeing federal grants throughout the department. Facilitates the onboarding of new program managers by instructing them on department grant management systems and introducing them to key department leaders who can assist with their work. Collaborates closely with stb leaders to coordinate consolidated inter-program events, including consolidated planning and monitoring across the department.

4. Assumes temporary program manager responsibilities for department programs as required. Manages programs through fiscal and programmatic oversight as necessary. Provides training to federal program managers statewide on effective monitoring and on building and sustaining systems to manage federal grants, maximizing benefits for department students.

5. Negotiates, drafts, and facilitates the approval of contracts, memoranda of agreement (moa), and memoranda of understanding (mou). Prepares program-related reports to ensure compliance with esea statute and regulations for submission to the board of education, the legislature, other federal offices, and the u.s. Department of education on behalf of the state superintendent.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in education with specialization in a subject field appropriate to the area(s) of assignment.

education substitution: graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in education and two (2) years experience in educational leadership at the state, district, charter commission, or complex area level.

desired education: degree with specialization in systemic change, school improvement, fiscal management, or school administration.

six (6) years of responsible professional work experience in education of which four (4) years shall have been in teaching and two (2) years in curriculum or program planning, as appropriate.

preferred education: two (2) years of administration at the school, district or state level that involved the supervision of professional personnel. Four (4) years of direct experience implementing school improvement efforts at the school, district or state level, and experience working with schools on state and federal accountability program implementation.

an equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable…