Migrant Education Program State Director
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Migrant Education Program State Director
Salary
$100,180.32 - $113,507.28 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
09022-UtDir-PPP-1225
Department
Department of Education
Opening Date
01/07/2026
Closing Date
1/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.***
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
HR@cde.state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is not part of the classified personnel system, applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.
Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.
Colorado Department of Education - What We Do
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.
As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.
CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.
CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.
Why Work For CDE
The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!
The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:
Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 paid holidays per year
Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)www.copera.org
Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
Paid professional development opportunities
A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Description of Job
Work Environment:
This position is full-time and is hybrid (remote/home office w/requirement to report to work location per business needs).
Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs.
25% Travel Within State of Colorado, including some overnights. Additional out of state travel up to 4 times per year.
Required to report to the work location on average once per week.
Essential Functions (ADAAA)
MEDIUM/Office-Work Site Environment:
Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time.
May be required to exert up to 10 lbs. of force constantly, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.
Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, squatting, climbing, etc.
May Require exposure to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, high elevations, noise, etc.
DL Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle to complete travel requirements.
Position Summary:
The Title 1-C Migrant Education Program (MEP) provides supplemental support to nearly 4,500 eligible migrant children and youth in Colorado to have equitable access to high-quality education and the opportunity to meet state academic standards. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) under Title I, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the program delivers targeted educational and support services across Colorado.
The MEP Director leads the vision, implementation and continuous improvement of migrant education initiatives at the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). Specifically, this role advances the department's strategic plan goals around student attendance, engagement and academics by building statewide systems that remove barriers for migratory students and strengthen academic and career pathways. The director provides leadership in program administration, compliance and innovation, ensuring that services are responsive to the unique needs of migratory families across the state and aligned with CDE's strategic plan.
Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of the Student Pathways and Engagement Unit, the Director oversees the MEP team, fostering collaboration, capacity building and shared accountability among office initiatives and partners. The Assistant Commissioner practices a hands-on but non-micromanaging style, with weekly one-on-one check-ins, and is looking for a collaborative leader who is comfortable taking ownership, making independent decisions, and confidently leading the work forward. This position represents Colorado in regional and national migrant education initiatives, interfaces with ED and cultivates strategic partnerships across state agencies, local programs and agriculture partners to enhance service delivery and educational outcomes. Frequent travel across the state and to national convenings is required, approximately 25% of the year.
The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range, however, could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Office Leadership:
Leads and supports the nine team members in the MEP office to build a cohesive and aligned approach to their work where team members support each other's success.
Develops and implements a vision and clear outcomes for the office in alignment with the Colorado Department of Education's (CDE) strategic plan and federal/state regulations.
Supports the professional growth and development of MEP team members, fostering a student-focused, high-performing, collaborative team.
Centers CDE values in strategy, planning and decision making through a human-centered design approach.
Leads the development and execution of long-term strategies and complex projects, effectively balancing vision, timelines, budgets and outcomes.
Manages the ~$7.2 million annual budget.
Demonstrates strong decision-making skills, applying evidence-based approaches to guide office priorities.
Assists with special projects as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Program Leadership:
Administer, implement and ensure compliance with ESEA Title I-C grant program. Supervise U.S. Department of Education (ED) Consortium -Incentive Grant applications and activities, directing the relevant content staff as necessary to carry out grant requirements, reporting, state collaboration, etc.
Lead the oversight of federal migrant education funding, which includes guiding continuous program improvement, managing grant competitions, interfacing with ED and representing CDE migrant education with external partners.
Oversee the analysis, submission and publication of data, including the national MSIX reporting system annual data submission.
Create, review and submit core program documents, including comprehensive needs assessments, service delivery plans, grant applications, monitoring, evaluation reports, etc.
Revise state policies as state/federal laws and regulations evolve.
Oversee and implement the MEP structure, responding to the evolving migrant student and family populations throughout Colorado.
Support grantees, districts, schools, employers and community partners in need of technical assistance around the goal areas outlined in the federal Migrant Education Program Service Delivery Plan, including School Readiness, English Language Arts, Mathematics, High School -Graduation and Services for Out-of-School Youth and Health.
Supervise the statewide Parent Advisory Council and direct the Early Learning Consultant with Council activities.
Represent the needs of migratory students and their families at the state and national level, representing CDE in conferences, interagency gatherings, national consortia meetings, as well as engaging with the media as directed by CDE Communications.
Utilize data and feedback to inform decisions, monitor progress toward goals and continuously improve program outcomes and operations.
Use quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision-making, support continuous improvement and communicate outcomes to partners and collaborators.
Ensure federal funds are spent efficiently and in alignment with program priorities.
Proactively identify potential compliance or operational risks and develop strategies to address them.
Collaboration:
Promote communication and collaboration within the Student Pathways and Engagement Unit to strengthen cross-functional alignment and shared impact. Collaborate with the other Student Pathways and Engagement Unit directors, sharing promising practices and aligning processes and tools where appropriate.
Foster strategic partnerships externally with relevant governmental entities, including the Early Childhood Administration, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Colorado Workforce Development Council, Colorado Department of Higher Education, Department of Human Services, Mexican Consulate, other states' educational agencies, etc.
Participate in national migrant education professional learning and collaborative opportunities, including the Interstate Migrant Education Council and efforts with surrounding states and states with similar students (geographic, number of students, family county of origin, etc.).
Develop partnerships with agriculture-serving organizations and agencies across the state to accelerate the office's work.
Collaborate with other CDE areas, specifically the Office of Student Supports, Dropout Prevention and Student Re-Engagement Unit, Office of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness and the Teaching and Learning Unit to support all highly mobile youth throughout the state.
Works with partners across CDE to increase coherence and establish structures for more aligned supports for migrant students and their families.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUMEDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in K-12 Education, Higher Education or Public Policy from an accredited institution.
AND
Minimum seven (7) years of experience in K-12 education.
Minimum four (4) years of supervision experience. Ability and proven track record in leading and managing teams of five (5) or more team members.
Minimum three (3) years state and/or federal grant management experience.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:
Qualifications for Success in the Position:
Demonstrated deep understanding of Colorado's education landscape, specifically related to migrant education, student engagement and wraparound services.
Experience managing large budgets, preferably $5 million or more.
Experience using information to make data-informed decisions.
Experience cultivating stakeholder understanding in situations where there are various opinions.
Ability to provide oversight and direction to employees on the team, empowering employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals and delegating responsibility as needed.
Ability to monitor and assess the performance of self, other individuals and grantee organizations in order to foster staff development and growth, make improvements and take corrective action if needed.
Experience with strengths-based accountability for outcomes with teams and staff members.
Demonstrated understanding of appropriate support roles in a given @context and how to constructively provide leadership with insight and feedback.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills, in a variety of modes (memos, emails, reports, presentations, phone calls, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications (Preferred/Not Required):
Fluent in Spanish in all four domains (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking).
Experience collaborating with partners to develop training systems.
Experience competing and managing contracts for resources and services.
Experience managing leaders of teams.
Conditions of Employment (Required):
Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.
Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel, including overnights, (percentage 25-30%).
Work extended schedule per business needs.
Report to work location per business needs.
Valid Driver's License Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle to complete travel requirements.
Supplemental Information
Complete Applications must include :
Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) .
Resume: Required
FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries tohr@cde.state.co.us.
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This position iseligible for a Hybrid flex work place; the incumbent isrequired to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as neededto complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.
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