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What You Will Be Doing The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is seeking education professionals who are passionate about reading education and best-practice instruction to support our newly developed Reads Act Academic Support team. The successful applicants will be responsible for the implementation of district and school reading improvement activities and the provision of statewide technical assistance to teachers, schools, and districts.
Under general direction of the Academic Support Administrator, this position serves as a subject matter specialist on reading to schools and districts statewide, provides assistance to districts on adopting reading curriculum, evaluates local reading program effectiveness, and makes recommendations for reading improvement. In addition, it provides direct reading support and on-site training to teachers, schools, and districts regarding effective reading improvement programs and strategies.

Mission and Culture
DEED is committed to providing information, resources, and leadership to schools, districts, parents, and the public 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.

Benefits of Joining Our Team
The newly formed team will work collaboratively to provide support, resources, and leadership to districts in the area of reading improvement, efficacity assessment, academic standards, and the online virtual education platform. The team works with other teams within the department as well with other stakeholders and partners around the state. The incumbent will have the opportunity to be innovative and creative in their approach to supporting education and academic improvement. Additionally, the position offers the opportunity for teleworking and has access to professional development opportunities.

The Working Environment You Can Expect
The location of the position will be determined based on the location of the most qualified candidate. Telework options may be available for eligible employees. The collaborative work environment offers opportunities to work closely and cross-train with various staff members within the division and the department. The main offices are located in Anchorage ad the Atwood Building and in Juneau at the State Officer Building.?

Who We Are Looking For Our ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience supporting school improvement programs.
  
• Skill in interpreting, explaining, and applying federal education regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
  
• Experience with project planning and managing education programs.
  
• Experience evaluating program efficacy and assessing student and/or program success.
  
• Skill in presenting information to large audiences from diverse backgrounds.
  

Special Note:

• As a condition of employment, this position requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain an Alaska Initial, Professional, or Master Teacher Certification with endorsement in Reading, Reading Specialist, or Remedial Reading OR Type B Administrator Certificate with transcripts that support completion of a State-Approved Program in reading instruction or 18 semester hours in reading instruction.
• Driver`s license desired, but not required.

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

At the time of application, the applicant must attach as separate documents (If unable to attach please fax or email the contact listed below):

• Cover Letter addresses their knowledge, skills, and experience as related to the each of the traits listed above in the "Who we are looking for" section of job description
• Copies of their college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
• A copy of their Alaska Teacher or Administrator Certificate, or proof of eligibility to obtain certification after offer of employment
  

At the time of interview:

• Applicants must provide a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information if they were not already submitted with their application package.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.

COVER LETTER
In order to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process, applicants must include a responsive cover letter that addresses their knowledge, skills, and experience as related to the each of the traits listed above in 'Who we are looking for" section of the job description. Please provide examples of duties from specific positions you have held, which helped you gain the skill or experience. Applicants are NOT required to have experience in every area. If you do not have experience with a particular trait, simply say so.

CERTIFICATION
As a condition of employment, this position requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain an Alaska Initial, Professional, or Master Teacher Certification with endorsement in Reading, Reading Specialist, or Remedial Reading OR Type B Administrator Certificate with transcripts that support completion of a State-Approved Program in reading instruction or 18 semester hours in reading instruction.

Information regarding certification and endorsements can be found at the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development, Teacher Certification webpage (https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification).

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as Alaska Jobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

BARGAINING UNIT
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.

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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.

Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
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Contact Information

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 orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (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 Alaska Care 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

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

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

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