Arizona Department of Education

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Section
Phoenix Location 

Salary:  $62,000 - $66,000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open until filled

• Acts as the CTE Methods of Administration (MOA) coordinator as a part of the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) monitoring/compliance activities by completing on site monitoring related to OCR requirements and required reports
• Frequent 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.

• Provide technical support and oversight of assigned CTE funded grants
• Assist in training, grant application development, processing, review and monitoring to ensure compliance
• Responsible for providing technical assistance in the planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of CTE funded programs
• Review, approve, and manage assigned LEA Improvement plans
• Acts as the CTE Methods of Administration (MOA) coordinator as a part of the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) monitoring/compliance activities as outlined by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the accessibility standards
• Complete on-site monitoring at secondary schools and community colleges receiving Carl D. Perkins funding
• Conduct interviews with staff and complete a physical review of local facilities
related to OCR requirements

• Facilitates exit interviews, post monitoring, complete reports summarizing local findings and provides technical assistance as needed

Knowledge in:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 and the accessibility standards
• Provide leadership/technical assistance to secondary, postsecondary and state operated facilities
• Federal and state rules and regulations related to grant funding
• A bachelor’s degree in education, Public Administration or in a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required.

Skills in:
• Policy analysis
• Public speaking
• Computer/software
• Composition
• Fiscal budget development and monitoring
• Planning/organizing materials/ideas
• Evaluation
• Training/facilitating

Ability to:
• Apply legislative guidelines and policies related to accountability, program improvement and program outcomes in preparing written materials
• Apply group interaction processes needed to successfully work with a diverse group of people
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Plan coordinate, analyze and establish priorities
• Develop effective operating procedures
• Organize, implement and coordinate multiple projects and people simultaneously
• Analyze data within associated reports
• Follow through and complete tasks
• Promote a workplace atmosphere of helpfulness and congeniality

• Preference will be given to those applicants with Career and Technical Education, knowledge and experience working in K-12 education, and/or K-12 special education.

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 to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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
• Ten 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
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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.

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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