Education Specialist 2 (PCN 051612)

Full Job Description

Welcome to the Department of Education & Early Development (DEED)!

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!

What You Will Be Doing:

Under the general direction of the Education Administrator 2, the incumbent provides state-level leadership to school districts in the administration of federal and state education programs, specifically Title II-A Supporting Effective Instruction and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Responsibilities encompass the full scope of program administration, including reviewing, approving, and monitoring Title II-A and McKinney-Vento programs.

The incumbent manages grants from initial application approval through project review and close-out, approves budgets, and delivers technical assistance to ensure district staff understand federal grant requirements.

Responsibilities also include conducting on-site and virtual monitoring, preparing recommendations and responses, communicating findings to grantees, and ensuring accountability and program success through follow-up actions.

As part of the ESEA Federal Programs team, the incumbent contributes to the development and refinement of procedures and policies by drafting and revising forms, requests for proposals, federal reports, and other administrative tools. The position also supports implementation of activities outlined in the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development’s (DEED) ESSA State Plan and other key DEED initiatives.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
DEED is dedicated to delivering information, resources, and leadership to schools, districts, parents, and the public to ensure every student receives an excellent education, every day. DEED staff are engaged in meaningful professional work that supports Alaska’s greatest resource - its children.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

This position is part of a collaborative, close-knit team that values service, strong working relationships, and teamwork. Our process-driven approach ensures consistency across all team members, while also offering opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

The role is eligible for telework for candidates who meet established qualifications; however, occasional in-person attendance may be required.

Candidates teleworking from a location different than the assigned duty station may be responsible for their own travel costs when on-site presence is necessary.

For those who choose to work on-site, the office is centrally located with ample parking and convenient access to nearby restaurants and coffee shops.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
DEED’s offices are conveniently located in the State Office Building in downtown Juneau and the Atwood Building in Anchorage. This position involves daily interaction with a wide range of stakeholders, including school district central office staff, superintendents, principals, teachers, contractors, and DEED colleagues. Communication occurs through phone, email, in-person meetings, and the preparation and delivery of written and oral technical assistance documents and presentations.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Experience in facilitating workshops with effective strategies tailored to adult learning
• Ability to work independently, multitasking, prioritization, organization, detail orientated, and meeting deadlines
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex legal and regulatory requirements
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in building and sustaining collaborative professional relationships across teams and organizations

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

A cover letter is required as part of your application.

In your cover letter, please describe how you possess the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience (KSAEs) listed in the “Who We Are Looking For” section and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position.

We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.

Additional Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:

Courtney Preziosi, Education Administrator 2

Email: courtney.preziosi@alaska.gov

Phone Number: (907)465-2888