Job Description:

Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization

committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

CTE, School Counseling Specialist

Job Location:

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Section

Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $66,000 - $72,000

 Grade: 21 

 Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Summary:

• Will provide professional development to school counselors and managing projects to support statewide school counselor support.

·         Occasional in-state and 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 necessitate.

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to provide professional development, collaboration, training, and overall support to K-12 counselors and Arizona's students
• Support school counselors and high school staff with training and technical assistance with Education and Career Action Plans

·         Collaborate with CTE to provide resources for career exploration for all grade levels and promote awareness of and availability of CTE programs as a viable option for student academic and career success

·         Create and update guidance documents to advocate for quality school counseling services for all students

·         Assist with the management and support of users and content within the ADE Application for Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Understanding of the role and responsibilities of K-12 School Counselors
• Advanced knowledge of the American School Counseling Association National Model
• Applicants must hold a current Arizona PreK-12 School Counselor Certificate and have experience serving as a school counselor
• A bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, CTE, special education, or a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required.

Skills in:

• Present to large and small groups of stakeholders both online and in-person
• Facilitation skills to deliver training, workshop sessions, and other professional
• development opportunities
• Critically think and problem-solve

Ability to:

• Design needed materials, resources, and other needed items
• Interpret federal and state guidelines and rules as appropriate
• Collaborate with diverse groups of educators to accomplish identified tasks

Selective Preferences:

• Preference will be given to those applicants with a master’s degree, teaching certification, and knowledge of Career and Technical Education (CTE).

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• 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, then the following requirements apply. Driver’s License Requirements.
• All employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

·         Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans

·         Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans

·         10 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 bi-weekly

·         Deferred compensation plan

·         Wellness plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. 

Job ID: 535868 - Job Closing Date - Open until filled - o Visit https://state-of-arizona.career-pages.com/home o Click on Current Openings o Select Department of Education from the Department drop down list o Click on desired position o Click Apply Now - Salary Range - $66,000 - $72,000