ARIZONA BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

1700 West Washington Street, Suite 304

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 

Grade: 21

Open Until Business Needs Are Met

The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) is seeking an Education Program Specialist (EPS) to monitor compliance and academic programs of public charter schools, primarily in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Responsibilities include reviews of charter compliance, processing contract amendments, building relationships, providing customer service to charter representatives, delivering training on compliance-related topics, visiting schools, and other duties related to the Board’s oversight of the schools it sponsors. This position is eligible for a remote work agreement, working from a home office in the Phoenix Metro area with bi-monthly days at our Phoenix office and frequent travel to school sites.

As an Education Program Specialist, you will:

• Review submitted documentation for the purpose of determining compliance with Board policy, administrative rule, and state and federal statute

• Develop and maintain relationships with charter operators in order to provide excellent customer service and support as needed

• Prepare materials for presentations to the Board and other stakeholders in the areas of assignment

• Review contract amendment submissions to determine adherence to Board requirements

• Travel throughout the state will be required, including occasional overnight travel

• Conduct visits to charter schools for the purpose of determining compliance

• Prepare detailed reports for schools in the Board’s portfolio

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work: Public charter schools offer an integral option in the Arizona education landscape. As an EPS, you'll play a direct role in supporting and holding charter school operators accountable in order to create quality public school options for Arizona students.

Learning and Development: Our team believes in continuous learning and growth. We provide extensive training, continued development, and individualized opportunities to drive your own growth.

Community Impact: Our team is dedicated to providing quality educational options while supporting, partnering with, and educating individuals operating Charter Schools.

Who We’re Looking For:

• An individual who embodies the mission of our staff to “support accountability in the charter community, provide accessible information, and implement efficient processes.”

• An individual who is passionate about executing our vision of being a model charter school authorizer that educates proactively and ensures access to charters with high-quality outcomes.

• An individual who feels drawn to our staff’s core values of:

Connection- The ongoing process of collaborating to build a culture of mutual respect.

Empowerment- Providing and taking opportunities to self-govern, express, and grow with freedom and trust.

Accountability- Taking full ownership of our responsibilities through learning and interactive communication.

Integrity- Conducting our work with honesty and equity.

An individual looking for a work environment where they are able to:

• Work both independently and collaboratively

• Advocate for themself and others

• Engage in active listening, with opportunities to provide feedback

• Exhibit a mindful and intentional communication process

Knowledge of:

• Statutes, rules, policy, best practices, and challenges that impact K-12 education

• Best practices associated with general school operations

• Public charter schools and how they are authorized

Skill in:

• Analyzing and compiling data from various sources (database, internet, charter files, etc.), organizing facts, and drawing clear and logical conclusions

• Review of academic programs to ensure that applicants and existing schools under the Board’s sponsorship are providing appropriate instruction

• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal staff, school leaders, and members of the public

• Prioritization of multiple and overlapping deadlines to ensure the timely completion of tasks and projects

• Critical thinking and problem-solving in a quick and efficient manner

• Clear, concise, and effective oral and written communication

Ability to:

• Be patient and compassionate when interacting with staff, the charter community, and the public

• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with internal and external contacts

• Confidently use the Google Suite of programs, including Google Drive

• Speak professionally in the community regarding public schools

• Work independently with minimal supervision

• Learn to use the ASBCS Salesforce platform

• Provide high-quality customer service

• Thrive in a remote work environment

• Complete detail-oriented work

The preferred candidate:

• Is pursuing or has earned a two or four-year degree in an area related to the work of the agency (i.e., education, curriculum and instruction, business, nonprofit management, government, project management, public administration, etc.)

• Lives in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience in compliance or operations related to the field of the position

• Has experience in a school or classroom setting

• All employees must have the ability to successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

• The ability to obtain a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Have a valid Driver’s License

• 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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

• 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

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at brian.westerberg@azdoa.gov for assistance