Job Description:

Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization

committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

Education Program Specialist, Program Operations and Accountability

Job Location:

Adult Education Section

Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $68,000 - $71,500

 Grade: 21

 Closing Date: 01/15/2026

Job Summary:

·         This position evaluates, monitors, and provides technical assistance to state-authorized adult education providers for compliance with Title II: Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA), state laws, ARS 15-232 and 15-234, state and federal rules and regulations, and the Arizona WIOA Title II Adult Education Grant Contract.

·         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:

• Monitors, evaluates, and provides technical assistance to adult education providers on compliance with Federal and State laws, grant contract requirements and assurances, assessment policy, and data collection and analysis
• Participates in the Program Improvement Team and provides intensive technical assistance and oversight of local providers identified as 'high risk ' and adult education providers on corrective action plans
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to adult education providers on the state data management system in collaboration with other state staff
• Analyzes data and makes recommendations to providers on performance measures
• Compiles local program monitoring data and provides oversight on the program monitoring and data collection tools
• Analyzes and prepares data and statistical reports, as directed by the Deputy Associate Superintendent and the Director of Program Operations and Accountability

·         Provides training, technical assistance, and guidance to adult education providers on the implementation of workforce development programs including Integrated Education and Training (IET) Programs

·         Reviews submitted IET implementation plans and maintains records of approved and non-approved plans

·         Develops and maintains IET resources for adult education providers on the ADE-AES website

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), FERPA, ARS-15-232, the WIOA State Plan, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Adult Education delivery systems and program operations
• Monitoring and accountability processes
• Standardized test administration practices
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) and/or IET programming
• Statistical analysis procedures
• Data security and privacy laws and best practices 
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required
• Applicants must have experience in test administration
• Applicants must have the ability to obtain an Arizona Education Certificate within 60 days of hire date

Skills in:

• Developing, implementing, and revising training materials and courses
• Proficiency with data management systems and data quality
• Project management, development, and evaluation
• Research and analysis of materials and resources, especially in the areas of adult education and workforce development
• Critical thinking to solve problems and think creatively
• Advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
• Strong written and oral communication for diverse audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and local program staff-at all levels
• Self-start and prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects and tasks
• Plan work time and resources effectively to accomplish goals, projects, and tasks
• Provide effective coaching to educators to guide program improvement
• Collaborates effectively with internal teams

Selective Preferences:

Preference will be given to those applicants with:

·         Master's degree in education or related field.

·         Prior experience in teaching and/or administration, especially in adult education    and/or workforce development

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. 

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Job ID: 537975 Job Closing Date - 01/15/2026- 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 - $68,000 - $71,500