Education Specialist II - Special Education

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Department of Education and Early Development is recruiting for an Education Specialist 2 to work in Anchorage of Juneau.

This position is in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS)

What you will be doing:

• Ensure state and federal funds are granted to local education agencies.

• Responsible for the implementation of special education services to students with disabilities and Alaska.

• Interpret state and federal laws and regulations and recommend special education policies and procedures.

• Monitor school district to ensure compliance with special education requirements.

• Provides technical assistance and trainings to local education agencies Regarding fiscal and regulatory requirements, best practices, and program development

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 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.

DEED values collaboration and relationship building, creativity and innovation, and mission-driven work guided by the Alaska's Education Challenge. The Division of Innovation and Education Excellence is seeking an Education Specialist 2 to join the Special Education team that leads the work of supporting Alaska districts in Special Education related issues.

The benefits of joining our team:
The Alask Department of Education and Early Development offers a competitive salary and variety of benefits with the opportunity to work collaboratively with this tight-knit team to provide resources and leadership to schools working on creating and implementing continuous improvement processes at the forefront.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.

The DEED core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

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 the 8th floor of the Atwood building in the heart of downtown Anchorage. Both Juneau and Anchorage locations have plentiful parking, are on the bus line, and within easy walking distance of multiple restaurants, coffee shops, and retail shopping.

Who we are looking for:

• • Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules

• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

• Administrative Law: Knowledge of state and Federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, Special Education guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements.

• Change Management: Knowledge of change management principles, strategies, and techniques required for effectively planning, implementing, and evaluating change in the organization

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.

Special Note:
Due to the duties assigned to a majority of these positions, applicants may be required to possess an Alaska Teacher Certificate at the time of employment and be required to maintain certification as a condition of employment. Specific endorsements may also be required. Documentation is included in the file of affected positions.

Individual positions in this class may require expertise in a particular educational specialty. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements.

Additional Required Information

If selected for an interview, please bring the following:

• A copy of education transcripts indicating the completed degree in special education or a directly related field.
• A copy of the candidate’s professional teaching license that is current or evidence to support the license is currently being processed.
• A copy of the candidate's special education certification or related service provider certification.

Contact Information

Donald Enoch
Ed Admin II
Phone: 907 465-2972
Email: donald.enoch@alaska.gov

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year