Education Transition Support Specialist - Curriculum & Education Quality

Education Transition Support Specialist - Curriculum & Education Quality

The Agency of Education is seeking qualified candidates to serve a critical role on the Education Transition Team, supporting major legislative initiatives related to education policy and school district transformation. This position will lead and coordinate AOE supports for school and district curriculum integration, education quality standards compliance, and planning in alignment with state education transformation goals. In addition to leading activities related to internal operations and process building to support this work in the field, this position will drive significant field interaction and integrated district-level supports.

This position will be responsible for facilitation and engagement, analysis, and development of Agency technical supports for school and district curriculum implementation and integration. Priority areas of focus will include supporting districts with achieving compliance with, and planning for, various state and federal education quality standards including (but not limited to) State Board of Education (SBE) Rule Series 2000, EQS, AOE District Quality Standards, and federal resource allocation review (RAR).

This position works directly with district and Agency leadership to prioritize review and integration of major school district business processes and systems during periods of governance and policy transition. Unlike traditional project managers, this position is expected to have an in-depth understanding of state and federal requirements for Pre-K-grade 12 curriculum, and how to integrate systems and priorities to achieve proficiency in various education quality standards in alignment with state and Agency priorities for education.

This position will be responsible for independent facilitation and engagement, analysis, and development of Agency technical supports for school and district data operations.

Examples of work may include:

• Audit or review existing systems and identify points of integration with other critical processes or systems.
• Facilitate discussion with, and recommend solutions to, school and district leadership regarding resource reorganization in alignment with statewide education goals and policy changes.
• Engages with district leaders and subject matter experts to support organizational planning strategies and to ensure an effective use of resources and to support integration of business process and systems and to create resources and trainings for field partners.
• Utilize existing data or regulations, such as District and Education Quality Standards, to identify and implement supports.
• Provide direct testimony to VT legislature to inform major policy changes related to education finance, governance, and accountability.

Qualified candidates must have demonstrated experience with, and a thorough knowledge of, curriculum and instruction principles and practices, with an emphasis on the impact of these principles in public Pre-K-12 school systems OR a working knowledge of such, and an extensive background in project management for projects or initiatives involving education, curriculum, or related policy. Candidates must be able to analyze complex activities, relationships and situations, identify problems, draw logical conclusions, and develop and defend independent recommendations.

This position is expected to be funded on a year-to-year basis for up to a 5-year period, with potential to be extended based on future legislative directive.

This position, Education Transition Support Specialist - Curriculum & Education Quality (Job Requisition #53843), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Maureen Gaidys at maureen.gaidys@vermont.gov. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Work is performed in a standard office setting, but some in-state travel will be required.

Bachelor's degree or higher in education, organizational development, business or public administration, continuous improvement, or related field AND four (4) years or more of experience in change management or organizational development that includes experience in the basic concepts of process improvement, strategic planning, organizational redesign, change management, and performance analysis.

OR

Eight (8) years or more of experience in change management or organizational development that includes experience in the basic concepts of process improvement, strategic planning, organizational redesign, change management, and performance analysis.

The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.