Educator Development Specialist

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Educator Development Specialist

Salary

$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01827-PRNCNSLT-EdTal-0424

Department

Department of Education

Division

Educator Talent

Opening Date

05/03/2024

Closing Date

7/5/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

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

Recruitment@cde.state.co.us

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.

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Department Information

Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.

This announcement is posted until filled or preferred candidate(s) are identified; it is in your best interest to apply early.

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 theState 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

Description of Job

Position Summary:

The Educator Development Specialist is housed in the Educator Talent Division and is the primary resource for districts, BOCES, and Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) regarding required professional development for teachers across the state. The Educator Development Specialist works under the direction of the Educator Preparation Manager and the Executive Director of the Educator Workforce Development Unit. This position manages the development of standards for induction and required professional development as required by state statute or State Board of Education rule including the application, review and approval process. This position works directly with educational leaders and advocates to ensure consistent and rigorous processes for high-quality induction and other required professional development for teachers across Colorado.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops statewide cohorts of induction and professional development leaders to ensure high quality, timely, and accurate customer

service

Provide excellent external customer service by serving as the primary point-of-contact in support of the implementation of state required

professional development, such as but not limited to English Learning professional development and induction.

Serve as general resource broker and conduit to the Unit's resources and initiatives related to educator retention and recruitment for

district stakeholders engaged in mentoring and support of preservice and new to the profession educators.

Develop and coordinate workshops and trainings for stakeholders, facilitate professional learning communities for preservice, new to the

profession educators, mentors, school principals, district program leaders, and educator preparation programs to support a network and

share best practices.

Conduct approval and renewal of professional development options, including facilitating reviews, supporting program submission

refinements, and scheduling and facilitating engagement of appropriate state team members, drafting feedback and recommendations for

professional learning providers such as districts, BOCES and educator preparation programs.

Engage with district/BOCES leaders to monitor the implementation process and improvements of required induction programs

Fosters relationships and makes connections for districts, BOCES with educator preparation programs.

Continually monitors the professional development environment in and out of Colorado for continuous growth opportunities, initiates

conversations about these opportunities and facilitates implementation of new initiatives as agreed upon by the division leadership.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUMEDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (NOT SKILLS-BASED)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment

QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:

Required:

-Minimum of 3 years of teacher leader, principal/asst. principal, or district/BOCES leader and knowledge of K-12 educator mentoring,

induction, and/or professional development.

-Experience leading building or district/BOCES educator development efforts.

-Experience leading projects and engaging multiple stakeholder groups.

-Experience with project management, especially support of large-scale, complex programs.

-Ability to interpret complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

-Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter with consistent follow through.

-Demonstrated strength in detail-oriented organization, communication skills, and efficiency in meeting deadlines.

-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Experience that demonstrates problem solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal

supervision.

-Demonstrated strength and proficiency using MS Office Suite tools.

-Ability and willingness to travel.

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

• Work extended sched ule 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) .

• Cover Letter: Required

• Resume: Required

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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A cover letter and resume is required that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Resumes and cover letters must be copied & pasted in the respective Supplemental Question Box (3 pages or 11,500 character limit)without names or any contact information or PII information.Please note: The experience, education, abilities, and accomplishments listed in this announcement have been identified as critical to successful performance in this position. Your resume and cover letter should address your interest in and qualifications for this job with CDE. Please be specific and detailed in describing experience, abilities, and accomplishments as they relate to this position's requirements and major duties as described in the announcement. We recommend limiting your resume and/or cover letter to experience that is applicable to this position. Please indicate your understanding of this requirement.

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Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.Resumes, Cover Letters, or other required Supplemental Documentation will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Have you uploaded and attached your resume, cover letter, and other required documentation to this application?

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  The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado Classified positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

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  If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee (including public Institutions of higher education), please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not applicable, please state "N/A".

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  Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

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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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  The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?

• Yes.

• Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.

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  If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.

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