(DOE-020-26) Education Program Development Specialist 2 (County Education Specialist)

About the role

Under general direction of the Executive County Superintendent, designs, produces, and delivers curricula, training, program improvement, and related education services to education agencies to ensure the achievement of mandated goals and to meet existing and emerging needs; performs mandated regulatory functions; performs work of a professional nature and generally works independently in the monitoring and evaluation of education programs in school districts statewide; and performs other related work as required.

Reviews and approves local educational programs. Monitors school districts through the state education monitoring system New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) and implements program improvement services in assigned districts. Performs compliance review on behalf of other DOE program offices. Responds to and provides information related to educational services to constituents.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Education or related field.
• Note: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in any field and possession of a New Jersey Teacher's, Supervisor's, or School Administrator's certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners and/or other professional endorsement in field may be substituted for the above education.
• Four (4) years of experience in education programs in a school district or other educational institution.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Experience in providing, coordinating, or administering curricula.
• An understanding of the federal and state education requirements and the use of Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (Federal ESEA) funds by school districts.

Benefits

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework
• Alternate Work Week Program