Job Description:

Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization

committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

Homeless Education Program Specialist

Office of Homeless, Foster Care, and Refugee Education Programs

Job Location:

Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $66,000 - $71,000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 4/25/24

Job Summary:

• The Homeless Education Program (HEP) Specialist is responsible for providing data-driven professional learning, technical assistance, guidance, and programmatic monitoring to support local education agencies (LEAs) in the implementation of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, requirements detailed in the Arizona ESEA Consolidated State Plan, and utilization of data and federal funding to remove barriers to the identification, enrollment, and academic success of children and youth experiencing homelessness.

• • Occasional in-state, and out-of-state travel may be required for this position.

    Job Duties:

  • Design, develop, and provide ongoing, data-driven professional learning, technical assistance, and guidance on statutory requirements detailed in the McKinney-Vento Act and the Arizona ESEA Consolidated State Plan, and utilization of data and federal funding to remove barriers for children and youth experiencing homelessness.
  • Support with the management of the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) grant through reviewing and updating HEP policies and procedures, and reviewing and approving LEA grant applications for federal funding.
  • Serve on task forces and committees, including collaborations with both internal and external education programs and service providers focusing on child development, preschool, and post-secondary opportunities for children and youth experiencing homelessness.
  • Develop and conduct LEA HEP monitoring in both EMAC and on-site to ensure program compliance through providing formal feedback and recommendations.

• • Ensure maintenance of the HEP website, including updated policies and procedures, monitoring and funding information, and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison of Record contact list.
  • Other duties as assigned as related to the position

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

    Please note: For those selected for interviews, skills assessments may be administered as part of the interview process.

    Knowledge:

  • Arizona Academic Standards and English Language Provision (ELP) Standards;
  • Laws, policies, procedures, programs, and practices of federal and state programs related to children and youth experiencing homelessness;
  • The planning and implementation of instructional programs and requirements;
  • Barriers to to the identification, enrollment, and academic success of children and youth experiencing homelessness;
  • Federal and State regulations regarding the administration of federal grants (i.e. USFR, EDGAR, and CFR);
  • Title I, EHCY, federal guidelines, and fiscal management;
  • Federal and State reporting structure;
  • The process of data disaggregation and data-driven decision making;
  • Applicants must have taught, worked with, or managed educational programs for homeless and/or diverse student populations;
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Education (or a related field) or equivalent working experience is required.

Skills:

• • Computer skills and competencies using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Computer software programs related to grant processing and reporting
  • Online tools useful for presentation and marketing, such as Zoom and web design
  • Excellent presentation skills, including presenting to large groups in a variety of delivery methods including in-person, virtual, and hybrid
  • Skilled in research methods, data analysis, and effective technical and report writing skills
  • Interpret and apply federal, state, guidance and other laws, rules and regulations pertinent to the fiscal aspects of HEP grants and/or federal programs
  • Support the implementation of large-scale initiatives focused on children and youth experiencing homelessness
  • Analysis for budgeting, compliance, monitoring, needs assessment, and program evaluation
  • Develop structures and processes to support LEAs in the implementation of programmatic goals and in adhering to policies and requirements of federal and state statute

Abilities:

• • Communicate effectively in both verbal and written format with LEA personnel and for audiences with differing levels of knowledge and expertise;
  • Multitask and manage multiple projects while executing project detail in a timely fashion;
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
  • Work independently and/or collaboratively in large or small groups;
  • Professionally represent the agency when working with internal and external partners and stakeholders;
  • Interpret and summarize complex written and oral information, including federal law, state law, and data sets;
  • Make data-driven decisions to implement instructional and wraparound services to remove barriers for children and youth experiencing homelessness

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.).

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

Retirement:

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

Benefits:

ADE’s comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Tuition reimbursement program available for education/professional development advancement
• Top ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Deferred compensation plan
• Accrued sick leave and vacation leave
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Wellness plans

Contact Us:

The Arizona Department of Education is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADE Human Resources office at (602) 542-3186 or via e-mail at Human.Resources@azed.gov.

Please apply at www.azstatejobs.gov

Job ID: 524131

Closing Date: 4/25/24