Computer Science Content Specialist

Salary : $1,451.42 - $1,524.12 Biweekly

Location : Anchorage or Juneau, AK

Job Type : Full Time

Remote Employment : Remote Optional

Job Number : 48789

Department : Education & Early Development

Division : Innovation and Education Excellence

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 27 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Alaska

Position Open To : Alaska Residents Only

Bargaining Unit : General Government

Range : 21

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What you will be doing :

This position is responsible for :

• supporting districts in implementation of the statewide Computer Science and Data Literacy Standards approved in 2019
• developing and providing information and resources for development of local policies related to digital literacy
• working closely with other content specialists in the department to align practices, communication, and support across content areas
• overseeing updates and revisions to statewide content area standards
• supporting districts in best practice for standards aligned curriculum adoption and local assessment.

This position will support the Department and the State Board of Education in drafting policy related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its use in schools and classrooms.

The ideal candidate to join our friendly, hard-working team has a strong education background, skills in leading project management, and a disposition of service.

As a content specialist for DEED, this position has the opportunity to work closely with districts and state education agencies to support best practice in computer science and data literacy pedagogy and to promote related career pathways to Alaska students.

Our organization, mission, and culture :

The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is committed to providing information, resources, and leadership to schools, districts, parents, and the public in order to support an excellent education for every student every day. Staff at DEED are engaged in meaningful professional work in support of Alaska's most valuable resource - its children.

The benefits of joining our team :

DEED values collaboration and relationship building, creativity and innovation, and mission-driven work guided by the . The Division of Innovation and Education Excellence is seeking an Education Specialist 2 to join the Career and Technical Education team that leads the work of supporting Alaska districts in providing career exploration and career pathways programs.

The working environment you can expect :

This position is part of a small, high-functioning team. Our offices are conveniently located on the 9th floor of the State Office Building in downtown Juneau, or in the Atwood building in Anchorage. The position has the opportunity for flexible scheduling and teleworking to promote work / life balance. For those choosing to work on-site, the office is in a central location with plenty of parking, nearby restaurants, and coffee shops. Occasional travel may be required.

Who we are looking for :

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies :

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in education, one year of which was as a staff advisor / specialist, administrator, supervisor or consultant in planning, developing and maintaining standards and evaluating educational and vocational curricula or educational programs in a specialized field.

Substitution : Appropriate graduate study may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the non-specialized experience to a maximum of two years.

Additional Required Information

COVER LETTER :

A cover letter is required for this position at the time of application submission.Applicants must document their experience with the below traits in a one-page cover letter but are NOT required to have experience with each. If you do not have experience in aparticular area, simply say so.

AT TIME OF INTERVIEW :

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who

require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or

907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY : Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at : P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Contact Information

Kelly Manning

Deputy Director of Innovation and Education Excellence

Phone : 907-209-8197

Email : kelly.manning@alaska.gov

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State : See for additional information.

AVTEC

General Government

Optional Insurance Benefits

Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)

Retirement Benefits

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Salary : $1,451 - $1,524