Job No: 542090
Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Education/Training
Arizona Department of E The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY ACT (ESEA) CONSOLIDATED PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Job Location:
Title I Section
Phoenix Location
Posting Details:
Salary: $80,000 - $82,500
Grade: 22
Closing Date: 07/08/2026
Job Summary:
This position provides leadership and supervision for programs within Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) as outlined in the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) Consolidated State Plan. This encompasses all ESEA Consolidated programs, including grants, programmatic leadership, compliance, training, and all other matters related to the agency's implementation of Arizona's ESSA state plan and other related and aligned state and local initiatives within Academic Achievement.
This position will plan, organize, and lead in coordination with the Deputy Associate Superintendent, the unit's vision and mission of ESEA Consolidated for the state of Arizona as it relates to specific program and fund functions. The position supervises team members facilitating Local Education Agency (LEA) portfolio management, multiple grant fund management, monitoring, program compliance, and overall program leadership.
Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is required for this position.
The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.
Job Duties:
Engage in comprehensive and collaborative performance management. Including but not limited to: Leading multiple program specialists, serving as program area lead as assigned by the Deputy Associate Superintendent in coordination with the Associate Superintendent and the agency, Grant approvals, feedback, and training, general program and staff management, compliance and program monitoring activities for grants assigned to ESEA Consolidated Application, as well as other grant applications and planning tools such as: Title I-A, Title 1-D, Subpart 2, Title II-A, Title Ill, RLIS, Title IV-A, Title V-B, McKinney-Vento
Collaborate and assist in leading effective and quality programs to support the school district of Arizona in carrying out all duties aligned to the agency's mission, vision, and ESEA
Work alongside the Deputy Associate Superintendent and Associate Superintendent to develop, refine, and evaluate programs
Serve at the Deputy Associate Superintendent's direction in coordination with the Associate on projects and programs as the unit and agency determine
Collaborate with specialists and local education agencies to ensure the effectiveness of LEA-level planning tools and grant applications
Review planning tools and grant applications to ensure grantees are developing and implementing a compliant and effective program that accesses and expends fiscal resources to provide equitable access to a high-quality education for all
students
Review grant applications to ensure specialists are effective in ensuring that grant funds are appropriately budgeted and expended in accordance with grant program requirements, as well as state and federal law
In coordination with the agency, this position will develop, coordinate, and direct assigned staff in implementing differentiated technical assistance, service, and support for schools, LEAs, educators for Title I programs, and other constituents
Engage in aligned and applicable outreach activities with parents, families, and communities at the agency's discretion
Ensure the provision of effective and positive customer service and support with external and internal constituents
Engage in a high degree of collaboration with ADE program areas to help ensure ongoing alignment of program area activities with those of all ESEA Consolidated programs and other applicable state plans and initiatives and identify areas for
cross-program area collaboration and coordination, and participate in agency divisional, unit, and team meetings and working groups and external partnerships in coordination with the Deputy Associate Superintendent
Develop and provide differentiated professional learning opportunities, coaching, modeling, and technical assistance through face-to-face and virtual methods in collaboration with unit leadership, personnel, other ADE program areas, and/or
external partners; professional learning includes but is not limited to opportunities related to quality development of school and LEA planning, professional development on program effectiveness for all ESEA programs, and working with staff to develop skills in professional learning and technical assistance
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge in:
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Arizona Revised Statutes, and State Board of Education rules governing public education
State and federal budgeting, compliance, and personnel procedures
School leadership and District leadership in building effective federal programs that achieve student success
Methods and instructional strategies that strengthen the academic program of a school and LEA, and help provide an accelerated and enriched curriculum and a well-rounded education
The Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR), Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), and OMB Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG)
Experience in managing and/or compliance monitoring Title I, Title II, Title III, RLIs, Title I-D, or Title IV-A, Title IV-B, and McKinney-Vento programs
Methods of professional learning for strengthening fiscal accountability practices, allocations, and compliance
Developing program evaluation techniques to meet the needs of at-risk students and strategies to strengthen school programs to provide an equitable and well-rounded education for all students
Methods and instructional strategies that strengthen the academic program of a school and LEA, and help provide an accelerated and enriched curriculum and a well-rounded education
Goals, objectives, and functions of programs served
Applicants must have taught or administered an educational program
A Bachelor's degree in education, or equivalent experience and knowledge of federal programs and requirements to substitute for the degree, is required
Applicants must have supervisory experience
Skills in:
Effective leadership and management techniques
Applying systems thinking
Appling problem-solving techniques, including root-cause analysis
Providing differentiated technical assistance and support
Plan development, implementation, and evaluation
Creating and providing highly effective professional learning using a variety of delivery methods to a variety of audiences.
Communicating effectively with staff, educators, administrators, and the public
Budget and resource allocation
Budgeting and finance practices
Analysis, interpretation, and communication of data
Program/project workload prioritizing, organization practices, and workflow efficiency to increase productivity
Provide high-leverage feedback to specialists to improve work performance and service to districts
Reviewing grant applications for the required criteria, provide high-leverage feedback on programs and grants, and approve grant applications.
Competence in performing day-to-day activities using Microsoft products, Adobe products, and other computing products as determined
Ability to:
Adapt to changes in compliance regulations and federal law professionally and quickly.
Develop systems, messaging, and support aligned to the agency mission and vision to support change through the agency
Process changes quickly, develop systems, and lead groups through change in a positive manner
Absorb, synthesize, interpret, and apply highly technical, specialized knowledge of funding and financial compliance in all entitlement federal funding programs
Develop training and support materials for specialists and LEAs based on agency, state, or federal updates
Partner with stakeholders to provide guidance, training, and support
Guide and support in designing, implementing, and evaluating effective and compliant programs with designing training programs to assist specialists and districts
Absorb highly technical, specialized knowledge related to the ESEA Consolidated Grant Application and other federal, state, and local programs
Coach district leaders in program effectiveness
Coach and model effective practice for program specialists
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Work independently and/or collaboratively in large or small groups as necessary
Lead a diverse team
Communicate clearly and concisely with audiences with differing knowledge and expertise when conveying ideas, suggestions, and proposals
Manage multiple ongoing projects and programs to meet urgent/critical deadlines.
Maintain a professional demeanor in daily duties and while representing the agency when working with internal and external partners/stakeholders
Gather and disaggregate data to make data-driven decisions and or use data provided to make recommendations
Assist with programs and projects at agency discretion and need
Manage, lead, and coach a portfolio of diverse LEAs across multiple program areas and grant funds
Selective Preference(s):
Preference will be given to those applicants with:
Three or more years of combined professional experience at the federal, state, tribal, local education agency or school level related to education or PD-12 students, including experience working with Federal Title programs
Experience managing federal programs, to include fiscal and programmatic management and reporting
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
Retirement :
You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
