Job Description:

Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization

committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

CTE Accountability Program Specialist

Job Location:

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Section

Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $63,000 - $68,000

 Grade: 21 

 Closing Date: 11/23/25

Job Summary:

• This position will provide broad and individualized technical assistance to CTE participating LEAs, including CTEDs and community colleges, to ensure high-quality data submissions, monitor and audit CTE data, assist with state-level data reporting and analytics.
• Provide technical assistance and training for the CTE Data Portal system.

·         Rare in-state and out-of-state travel may be 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:

• Assist with CTE data reporting and analytics by providing individualized technical assistance to CTE school districts, CTEDs, and community colleges
• Continuously monitor and verify data to ensure accuracy and work with school districts to research and address discrepancies

·         Develop and maintain system and programmatic policies, manuals, standard procedures, forms, and other organizational and technical documentation regarding CTE data reporting

·         Gather data and prepare reports for program planning, system maintenance, and another department needs, as required!       

·         Works with internal and external stakeholders to enhance, troubleshoot, and maintain the CTE Data Portal online data collection system

·         Conducts user acceptance testing on CTE Data Portal system enhancements and updates

·         Presents in-person and virtual technical training for CTE Data Portal and other data reporting/analytics processes and procedures

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Spreadsheets and database programs
• Data collection and reporting practices
• Research techniques and data analysis
• Applicants must have experience with advanced-level spreadsheet and database software.

Skills in:

• Technical Writing
• Problem-solving
• Intermediate to advanced skills in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel or other spreadsheet software

Ability to:

• Communicate technical material to non-technical audiences
• Prioritize conflicting demands on time and resources
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Selective Preferences:

• Preference will be given to those applicants with experience with CTE data reporting or other school data reporting.

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: 537168- Job Closing Date - 11/23/25 - 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 - $63,000 - $68,000