Education Program Specialist II
South Dakota State Government
Location
Pierre, SD | United States
Job description
Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 26080
Agency: Department of Education
Location: Pierre
Salary: $62,305.92 - $70,081.27 annually, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GS-K
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Education. For more information on the Department of Education, please visit .
The Department of Education is seeking an Education Program Specialist II for the Office of Standards, Learning, and Leadership. The position will provide leadership and support to strengthen quality K-12 math and science instruction and enhance student outcomes across the state. The candidate will work with other divisions within the Department of Education, teachers, principals, curriculum directors, and university staff to promote effective approaches to learning in South Dakota.
The Education Program Specialist II is:
- highly motivated and dedicated, with a passion for education;
- skilled in engaging others to build cohesive working relationships;
- dependable and organized; and
- able to work cooperatively with others and identifies opportunities to collaborate.
The individual will:
- serve as the department lead on initiatives involving K-12 mathematics, science, computer science, and STEM education;
- coordinate the development and delivery of professional learning opportunities, resources, and tools that support implementation of math and science content standards based on current needs and department goals;
- analyze data and research to inform department initiatives and determine district and school professional learning needs in the content areas of math and science;
- manage K-12 content standards review, revision and development processes, according to department and state laws, rules and policies;
- review district processes as part of the state accreditation team in the areas of teaching to state content standards and online learning to ensure curriculum is aligned to state content standards and implemented to the degree intended;
- provide technical assistance, guidance, and information to department staff, districts, schools, key stakeholders, and other agencies through presentations, webinars, reports, etc.;
- interpret and maintain an understanding of state and federal laws and regulations;
- formulate budgets, determine effective use of state and federal funds and monitor budgets;
- develop, negotiate, approve, and implement request for proposals, contracts, and grants and assist in monitoring for compliance and appropriate expenditures; and
- represent the Office and Division at in-state and out-of-state events, conferences, and/or State Board of Education Standards meetings.
Licenses and Certifications: Educator certification and leadership experience is preferred.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Bachelor's degree and experience in K-12 education.
Knowledge of:
- state, and national trends in K-12 math and science education, including instructional methodologies, and evidenced-based practices;
- K-12 content standards and assessments, with an emphasis on math and science;
- developments in standards-aligned curriculum, instruction, and assessment;
- rules and laws pertaining to South Dakota K-12 education including Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); and
- K-12 education processes such as district accreditation and educator certification.
Skill to:
- manage multiple work tasks including prioritizing tasks, creating timelines, and establishing milestones to ensure projects are completed on time;
- communicate ideas and information effectively to a variety of audiences;
- write technically and clearly including, but not limited to writing a scope of work for contracts;
- manage contracts and budgets, and complete fiscal tasks;
- analyze and report data;
- deal tactfully and professionally with a variety of individuals and entities; and
- complete high-quality work with the appropriate technology, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to:
- analyze problems and make sound decisions;
- take initiative and creatively problem solve;
- work productively as part of a team as well as independently;
- think and act strategically with vision, creativity, and reasoning;
- actively seek, collect, and evaluate information to learn more about issues or events; and
- develop networks to strengthen internal and external support.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
[email protected] "An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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