Education Administrator 2

This position oversees and administers the teacher certification system, supports teacher retention and recruitment activities, and provides support for the education preparation program approval and accreditation processes.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills, abilities and experience (KSAEs):

• Knowledge of State of Alaska educator certification requirements
• Ability to present complex laws, regulations, rules, and processes to audiences with varying levels of understanding.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret state and federal rules and regulations related the Alaska Reads Act and educator certification.
• 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

A bachelor's degree;
AND either
1. Two years experience as an Education Specialist 2 or an Education Administrator 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
2. Six years experience in education including two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity at least at a level of, or equivalent to, a principal responsible for several other professionals may be substituted for the two years of specific experience.

Appropriate graduate work may be substituted for a maximum of two years of non-specialized experience in No.2.

A masters degree in Administration and/or Education is preferred.

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

• A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight the knowledge, skills, abilities & experience (KSAEs) highlighted above. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, either email or contact number provided in the job posting for further instructions. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

• Alaska Teaching and/or Administrative Certificate.

Contact Information

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Kelly Manning, Deputy Director
Phone: (907) 465-8431
kelly.manning@alaska.gov

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html 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)

• 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

• 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

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