Reference #: 4679583 THE POSITION Are you an experienced educator ready to take your career up a notch? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of School Support has the perfect job for you! Join us as a Basic Education Associate 2 where you have the opportunity to provide support for school improvement planning processes and technical assistance. If you have excellent inter-personal skills and a desire to perform meaningful work within a great department, we want you on our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Basic Education Associate 2, you will assist in facilitating and training school leaders in best practices for strategic planning and processes for school improvement. Work includes providing training across the state on aspects of school planning, implementation, and monitoring. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with department staff, districts, and IUs to create a seamless link between school improvement and district comprehensive plans, with a focus on holding districts equally responsible for providing schools with the support they need to obtain results. Additional responsibilities include: Creating tools and training opportunities to support making data-based decisions regarding school improvement Supporting the development of district and school policies for submitting comprehensive plan requirements and removing barrier policies that block progress Supporting the development and implementation of a system of district and school audit tools for collecting, analyzing, and reporting pathway data that leads to improved student performance results

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Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Periodic travel to professional conferences may be required. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office one day per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Basic Education Associate l; or Five years of professional experience in the field of education; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements: This particular position also requires a valid and active teaching certificate. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application mu t be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.