Education Specialist ; PCN

Job Description

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. Welcome to the Department of Education & Early Development. We'd be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today! The position may be in Anchorage, or Juneau, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate.

It is essential that the selected candidate is willing and able to relocate to one of these locations to fulfill the job requirements effectively. We believe that being physically present at one of these sites will enhance collaboration and ensure better overall performance in the role. What you will be doing:
In this role, you will coordinate the implementation of State Board of Education strategic priorities and key K–12 initiatives across teams, programs, and divisions. You will support statewide strategic planning by tracking initiatives and monitoring performance to ensure alignment with department goals and continuous improvement efforts. You will prepare legislative reports, board briefings, presentations, and executive level materials that synthesize education policy, program information, and student outcome data.

You will also help administer state and federal K–12 grants, ensuring accurate applications, reporting, procurement coordination, and compliance. Additionally, you will analyze education laws, regulations, and guidance to inform implementation planning, strengthen program alignment, and support data driven decision-making for Alaska's schools. Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Department of Education and Early Development's mission is to provide an excellent education for every student every day. DEED provides leadership, resources, and support to strengthen Alaska's K–12 public education system through statewide initiatives focused on student achievement, accountability, educator support, and continuous improvement. This position contributes to that work through strategic planning, cross-divisional coordination, legislative and board reporting, grant implementation support, and communication efforts that support Alaska's students, educators, schools, and districts.

The benefits of joining our team:
This position offers the opportunity to work on high impact statewide initiatives that strengthen Alaska's K–12 public education system while directly serving students, educators, and communities. You will be part of a collaborative team that supports career growth through hands on experience with education policy, project management, and strategic communication, while gaining exposure to cross divisional and statewide leadership work.

The role provides meaningful professional development and advancement opportunities as you help shape key education efforts across Alaska. Flexible schedules and potential telework options support work life balance, allowing you to grow professionally while contributing to work that makes a difference statewide. The working environment you can expect:
This position may be based in either the Juneau or Anchorage office and offers flexibility to work in the office, hybrid, or fully remote depending on operational needs. Travel is required to support statewide conferences, State Board of Education meetings, periodic collaboration in Juneau, and occasional national events or professional development opportunities. Who we are looking for:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• K-12 Public
  
  Education:
  
  Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, methods, and practices of planning, teaching, and evaluating an assigned K-12 public education content area. Integrates best practices with subject matter expertise to develop resources, inform policy implementation, provide technical assistance, and support continuous improvement. Provides guidance and consultation to school districts and/or stakeholders while advancing statewide educational priorities.

• Technical Competence:
  Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive…