Salary: $3,144.75 - $5,031.75 Semi-Monthly
Location : Statewide, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number: 49431
Department: Education & Early Development
Division: Innovation and Education Excellence
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/3/2025 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.
The Department of Education and Early Development is recruiting statewide for an Education Specialist 2 position specializing in computer science and data literacy.

This position is in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS)

What you will be doing:

• 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 main offices are conveniently located on the 9th floor of the State Office Building in downtown Juneau, and in the Atwood building in Anchorage. For those choosing to work on-site, the offices are in a central location with plenty of parking, nearby restaurants, and coffee shops. This position is being advertised statewide. The position has the opportunity for flexible scheduling and teleworking to promote work/life balance 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:

• Knowledge of best practices and procedures in computer science and data literacy pedagogy
• Knowledge of best practices in implementation of state academic standards
• Knowledge of technology careers, career pathways, and upcoming developments in the field
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret state and federal rules and regulations related to statewide academic standards
• Experience with project management, including management of collaborative working groups
• Experience providing training to adult learners. Experience providing training to teachers and district staff is preferred.

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
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.

• Knowledge of best practices and procedures in computer science and data literacy pedagogy
• Knowledge of best practices in implementation of state academic standards
• Knowledge of technology careers, career pathways, and upcoming developments in the field
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret state and federal rules and regulations related to statewide academic standards
• Experience with project management, including management of collaborative working groups
• Experience providing training to adult learners. Experience providing training to teachers and district staff is preferred.

AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:

1. A copy of your current Alaska teaching certificate, or proof of eligibility to obtain certification in Alaska prior to the first day of employment
2. A list of at least three professional references, two of which are from current or former supervisors, with current contact information.

1. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a brief, professional presentation. Prompts will be provided to candidates one week prior to the interview to allow equitable preparation time.

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.
Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.

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

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See 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)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• 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

Retirement Benefits

• 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

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

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

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Do you hold, or are you eligible for Initial, Professional, or Master Teacher or Administrative certification in the state of Alaska at the time of employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question