Professional Learning Specialist

Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

Title II Section

Phoenix Location

• The Professional Learning Specialist will support the State Education Agency (SEA) in its fulfillment of the professional development program under state activities carried out under Title II, Part A, Supporting Effective Instruction Grant. This position will support the design, revision, implementation, and facilitation of educator leadership academies, training, and other professional learning opportunities and work cooperatively to implement and monitor effective systems, based on data and research, to increase the effectiveness of teachers in high need Arizona schools and districts.
• Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is required for this position.
• The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessate.

• Preparation for and facilitation of professional learning
• Collaboration in the design and revision of training content
• Collection, organization, validation, and dissemination of data to support the Effective Teachers and Leaders team
• Project work to support the Effective Teachers and Leaders team

Knowledge in:

• Knowledge of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) particularly relating to Title II;
  Methods and instructional strategies that strengthen the academic program of a school and LEA
• Implementation of a well-rounded program of instruction, conditions for learning, and systems of support to meet the academic needs of all students
• Leadership and management techniques
• Applicants must have taught or administered an educational program
• A bachelor’s degree in education or related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required
• Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and 3 years of site/district leadership or instructional coaching

Skills in:

• Working and collaborating with teams
• Project and strategic plan development, implementation, and evaluation
• Providing professional learning using a variety of delivery methods
• Applying systems thinking
• Applying problem-solving techniques
• Providing differentiated technical assistance and support.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with educators at all levels and the public
• Guide and support school leaders in designing, implementing, and evaluating effective program models
• Manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision and respect for confidentiality
• Prioritize tasks and develop workflow so that deadlines are met
• Develop, maintain, and enhance effective collaborative partnerships with internal departments and external stakeholders

• Advanced degrees in curriculum and instruction or leadership
• Applicants with extensive experience in instructional coaching or school/district leadership

• (Early Childhood positions) Applicants must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain one prior to employment start date.
• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:
Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours…