Education Specialist 2 (PCN 057737)
Apply NowCompany: State of Alaska
Location: Anchorage, AK 99504
Description:
Salary: $3,144.75 - $3,302.25 Biweekly
Location : Anchorage or Juneau, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 50306
Department: Education & Early Development
Division: Innovation and Education Excellence
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Innovation & Early Development
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 21
Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
The Department of Education and Early Development is recruiting for an Education Specialist 2 position in Juneau or Anchorage.
This position is in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Anchorage - $3,144.75 biweekly pay
Juneau - $3,302.25 biweekly pay
What you will be doing:
This position serves as the subject matter expert in The Educator Application & Certification Hub Alaska (TEACH AK) online teacher certification system and the Alaska Reads Act reading endorsement certification requirements for the certification team. This position will provide professional development and support in the implementation of both programs to teacher certification staff, districts, and educators. In addition, this position will support the Teacher Certification Team in meeting educator and district certification needs during high application times and when the certification team is backlogged on applications. As DEED continues to implement the Teacher Retention and Recruitment playbook, the Education Specialist 2 will also support key activities and programs as developed.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
Our organization, mission, and culture:The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is committed to providing information, resources, and leadership to schools, districts, parents, and the public in order 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.
The benefits of joining our team:
The ideal candidate to join our friendly, hard-working team has a strong education background, skills in leading project management, and a disposition of service. As an Education Specialist for DEED, this position has the opportunity to work closely with districts and state education agencies to support best practice in teacher certification and assist the department in streamlining processes and providing effective, timely communication to partners.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is part of a small, high-functioning team. Our offices are conveniently located on the 9th floor of the State Office Building in downtown Juneau or the 8th floor of the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. The office is in a central location with plenty of parking, nearby restaurants, and coffee shops.
Who we are looking for:
Alaska Initial, Professional, or Master Teacher Certification OR Type B Administrator Certification
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 the application submission, please provide the following:
Cover Letter (See Cover Letter blurb for instructions on what to include in Cover Letter) At the time of the interview, please provide the following:A list of at least three (3) professional references, two (2) of which are from current or former supervisors, with current contact information.
COVER LETTER
Applicants must document their experience with each of the desired traits in their cover letter but are NOT required to have experience with each. If you do not have experience in a particular area, simply say so.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. 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. state university 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 state university.It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.
If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
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 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.
Contact Information
For specific information about the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:
Colleen Walker
Teacher Certification Administrator
Phone: 907-269-3615
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
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 (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Optional Insurance Benefits
Retirement Benefits
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
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This position in being recruited in Anchorage & Juneau. Please indicate which location you wish to be considered for.
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Location : Anchorage or Juneau, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 50306
Department: Education & Early Development
Division: Innovation and Education Excellence
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Innovation & Early Development
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 21
Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
The Department of Education and Early Development is recruiting for an Education Specialist 2 position in Juneau or Anchorage.
This position is in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Anchorage - $3,144.75 biweekly pay
Juneau - $3,302.25 biweekly pay
What you will be doing:
This position serves as the subject matter expert in The Educator Application & Certification Hub Alaska (TEACH AK) online teacher certification system and the Alaska Reads Act reading endorsement certification requirements for the certification team. This position will provide professional development and support in the implementation of both programs to teacher certification staff, districts, and educators. In addition, this position will support the Teacher Certification Team in meeting educator and district certification needs during high application times and when the certification team is backlogged on applications. As DEED continues to implement the Teacher Retention and Recruitment playbook, the Education Specialist 2 will also support key activities and programs as developed.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
Our organization, mission, and culture:The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is committed to providing information, resources, and leadership to schools, districts, parents, and the public in order 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.
The benefits of joining our team:
The ideal candidate to join our friendly, hard-working team has a strong education background, skills in leading project management, and a disposition of service. As an Education Specialist for DEED, this position has the opportunity to work closely with districts and state education agencies to support best practice in teacher certification and assist the department in streamlining processes and providing effective, timely communication to partners.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is part of a small, high-functioning team. Our offices are conveniently located on the 9th floor of the State Office Building in downtown Juneau or the 8th floor of the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. The office is in a central location with plenty of parking, nearby restaurants, and coffee shops.
Who we are looking for:
- 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.
Alaska Initial, Professional, or Master Teacher Certification OR Type B Administrator Certification
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 the application submission, please provide the following:
COVER LETTER
Applicants must document their experience with each of the desired traits in their cover letter but are NOT required to have experience with each. If you do not have experience in a particular area, simply say so.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. 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. state university 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 state university.It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.
If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
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 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.
Contact Information
For specific information about the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:
Colleen Walker
Teacher Certification Administrator
Phone: 907-269-3615
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
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 (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 AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See 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
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
- 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
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
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This position in being recruited in Anchorage & Juneau. Please indicate which location you wish to be considered for.
- Anchorage
- Juneau
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