Job Description:

Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization

committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

CTE, Technical Standards/ Assessment Program Specialist

Job Location:

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Section

Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $66,000 - $72,000

 Grade:21 

 Closing Date: 10/21/2025

Job Summary:

• This position works with Arizona business-industry leaders to ensure up-to-date technical standards for Career and Technical Education programs and with Career and Technical Education teachers to develop customized end-of-program assessments that address what teachers teach and what students learn.

·         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 necessitate.

Job Duties:

• Analyze technical standards for CTE programs and create a schedule for programs that need new or updated standards, inclusive of dates, times, and locations
• Research labor market demand, education and training needs, and nationally recognized industry standards and certifications to be used to develop high-quality standards

·         Convene and facilitate Standards Validation Committees (SVC) of business-industry leaders virtually or in person in the development of program standards, compile committee outcomes, follow established protocol for obtaining final approval, and post standards on the ADE/CTE website for teacher access

·         Utilize program testing data and the status of test item banks to schedule the Technical Skills Assessment Institutes to convene teacher committees to review, edit, and development assessment items

·         Assist in the application process and final selection of teachers for the Technical Skills Assessment Institutes and in identifying and training facilitators to work with the teacher committees

·         Participate in the electronic processing, organizing, sorting, and inputting test items in the Technical Skills Assessment database, including the annual, systematic formation of Technical Skills Assessments

·         Collaborate in the design and delivery of conference sessions and online training sessions for teachers and administrators regarding standards and assessment

·         Participate in regularly scheduled CTE meetings and conferences; attend professional committee meetings, training sessions, and webinars deemed appropriate

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Organization and administration of public and private schools
• Standards-based curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Networking, group dynamics, and collaboration with cross-functional committees and teams
• Convening and facilitating work groups to achieve specific goals and outcomes
• Preparing and presenting information in multiple formats to different audiences in person and virtually
• Understanding of adult learning theory

Applicants must have:

·         Secondary/postsecondary teaching experience, or equivalent education/training experience in work environments

·         Significant experience convening and facilitating work groups, writing, editing, and proofreading

·         Extensive experience preparing and presenting information in multiple formats to multiple audiences

Skills in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Grammar editing (copyediting) and proofreading
• Facilitation: listening, questioning, interpreting, and reaching consensus
• Strategies to build collaborative committees and teams 
• Strategic planning
• Problem-solving and decision making
• Intermediate to advanced skills in using Microsoft Office programs 

Ability to:

• Organizing and prioritizing in an environment of multitasking big projects
• Setting clear expectations for self and others
• Meeting schedules and completing goals accurately and on time
• Evaluating situations and responding tactfully
• Working independently as well as in a team environment
• Maintaining accurate records
• Taking initiative
• Instilling a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability
• Leading by example

Selective Preferences:

• Preference will be given to those applicants with knowledge of Career and Technical Education.

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: 535642 - Job Closing Date - 10/21/25 - 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