PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAM ADVISOR

Date: Dec 6, 2024

Req ID: 45456

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Anticipated Starting Salary: 50221.81

Position Number: 2208-2984
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: December 20, 2024
Federal Programs

Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.

Job Duties:

This position will provide support for the implementation of Early Childhood Special Education for children with disabilities ages three through five. The position requires collaborative work with the Office of Early Childhood and across agencies to support and serve all children with disabilities more effectively. Other key responsibilities will include: developing training and technical assistance to support increased early childhood outcomes; developing inclusive educational environments, and/or support other preschool special education initiatives; assisting with convening and facilitating stakeholder meetings regarding statewide initiatives or regional training events for early childhood education, including preschool inclusion and early childhood outcomes; and providing technical assistance within the structures of state and local agency systems of personnel development at statewide and regional conferences and at designated training events. This position requires data analysis to identify and support needs and will work under the direction of DESE-Federal Programs and the Office of Special Education. The team member will work with the monitoring and program effectiveness section to support and assist with monitoring activities and provide technical assistance for special education programs to obtain desired results and will work with the dispute resolution section to help resolve concerns between parents and local education agencies, investigate state complaints, and perform other duties as assigned.

Successful applicant must possess or be eligible for a standard Arkansas Educator’s license is preferred. A master’s degree in special education or a related field with an emphasis in early childhood special education; some in-state travel is required.

Position Information

Class Code: E019C

Grade: GS09

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $50,222.00 - $80,105.00

Summary

The Public School Program Advisor is responsible for assisting in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of educational programs in schools. This position is governed by state and federal laws and school board and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Provides supplemental educational services that are consistent with the instruction and content used by the local school district and aligned to Arkansas' Curriculum Frameworks. Designs, implements, and evaluates program compliance and effectiveness of training, curricula, and related educational services in local school districts and intermediate and regional units. Conducts workshops or seminars to present information critical to specialized program area and provides in-service training. Provides technical assistance to school officials by interpreting laws or policies, answering questions, or resolving problems relative to assigned program areas. Researches and analyzes demographic, labor market, and technological data, and makes recommendations on education programs to meet changing needs. Acts as a liaison with education and public interest groups to inform them of departmental activities and identify needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Frequent in-state overnight travel is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the organization and operation of public schools. Knowledge of rules, regulations, and statutes relating to program area. Knowledge of consultative practices and techniques. Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures. Ability to plan and organize comprehensive reports. Ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations governing school programs. Ability to develop, evaluate, and monitor the effectiveness of programs and services related to program area.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in public administration, educational administration, education, or related field; plus five years of experience in education, public school administration, or related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.