Education Associate

Salary : $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually

Location : Lexington County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 172830

Agency : Department of Education

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : CB05

Position Number : : 61070017

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 7

Hiring Range - Min. : $56,210.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $80,105.00

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

The person in this position will coordinate and support the implementation of Child Early Reading Development Education Program (CERDEP) programs and deliver professional development for state-wide, regional, and school-based audiences on the science of reading. Model research-based teaching practices, incorporate adult learning theory, and drive continuous improvement through data collection and analysis. Early Learning Specialists will travel to CERDEP schools four (4) days per week. Carry out effective monitoring (timely accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting) CERDEP monitoring of regulations to ensure timely collection of high-quality program data. Plan, develop, and deliver professional learning opportunities (PLOs) for all levels of personnel at the district and school level in support of early learning and literacy. Collect and analyze relevant data collected to assess strengths and needs in order to focus on systematic district and school change and to inform program improvements and make recommendations for program modifications. Evaluate and make recommendations for resources, program design and changes to bring about desired outcomes. Devise a plan in collecting data by increasing the number of early childhood programs that have made quality improvements since review. Assist in the development of delivery of activities required for the statewide implementation of early childhood education programs; including the development of program guidelines, regulations, and monitor activities with early learning team; collaborate with the Office of Instructional Supports and agency staff to improve the integration of seamlessness of service provided by the agency as a whole; seek out ways to coordinate agency activities across office and divisions. Serve as agency liaison with school district personnel, other education professionals, parents and representatives from the private sector related to early learning and literacy. Collaborate and communicate effectively orally and in writing in a timely manner with internal and external audiences. Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Staff, Office Director, or Team Leader.

This position is located in the Office of Instructional Supports.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education with three (3) years of documented successful experience teaching literacy, OR a Bachelor's degree in education with five (5) years of documented successful experience teaching literacy with a minimum of three (3) years of at the State, District or School level.
• Valid South Carolina Educator Professional License.
• Successful experience facilitating adult learning and delivering professional development specific to literacy instruction.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and providing feedback about instruction to classroom teachers.
• Experience leading others in a collaborative process.
• Experience analyzing and using student achievement data for instructional purposes.
• Experience in school and district curriculum, and assessment.
• Ability to travel on a daily basis.

Additional Comments

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

Do you have a Bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business?

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in education with five (5) years of documented successful experience teaching literacy with a minimum of three (3) years of at the State, District or School level?

Do you have a Master's degree in education with three (3) years of documented successful experience teaching literacy?

Do you have a valid South Carolina Educator Professional License?

Do you have successful experience facilitating adult learning and delivering professional development specific to literacy instruction?

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Salary : $56,210 - $104,000