DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS Our vision is to make Arizona's communities safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care. The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society. DJ ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER) Job Location: Adobe Mountain School - Education 2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road Phoenix, AZ 85027 Posting Details: Salary Range: $47,564.00 - $67,567.00 - $87,570.00* * Salary is dependent upon experience and education Grade: 22 Closing Date: 07/11/24 Job Summary: The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking an Education Program Manager (working title: DJ Assistant Principal), who will assist the Principal in the supervision of teachers and staff members assigned to his/her school using leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each of their students. A significant emphasis is focused on knowledge of student instruction and learning, standardized assessment, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act and Exceptional Student Services (ESS) and student system management. May also act as the school principal in their absence. Serves as the Instructional Leader of the school's academic programs. Job Duties: * Supervision of (1/2) of General Education Teachers and PPS 1; monitoring and frequent observation of the instructional programs * Provide feedback for growth and development of the teachers and provide academic data * Lead testing coordinator for all grade levels * Facilitate testing for Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA), Youth Act, military testing, post testing and OSHA 510 certification * Usage of School Management System (PowerSchool) * Assess, track and assist all students in the areas of academic and career goals each academic term * Responsible for a master schedule and course catalog of courses within the established guidelines to meet all student needs * Practice management fidelity of the administration and analysis of assessment data used for intake, GED, TABE, etc. * Conduct direct and frequent observations of the instructional programs and provides feedback for growth and development of the team * Monitors and analyzes student data for effectiveness of the curriculum * Responsible for a master schedule of classes within established guidelines to meet student needs * Involvement in facility leadership meeting and activities * Communicate with the Arizona Department of Education * Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: * State and federal laws related to Education * Agency policy and best practices * State curriculum standards, evaluation processes * Developing instructional objectives * Instructional leadership techniques * Effective practices in juvenile justice education programs * Criteria for Advanced Education through the North Central Association (NCA) Program Accreditation Skill in: * Proficient with Google Suites products and general operational computer skills * Excellent verbal and written communication * Strong organizational and time management * Handling multiple competing priorities * Program development, strategic planning and project implementation * Building interpersonal relationships * Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and areas of improvement in problem-solving Ability to: * Demonstrate empathy in moments of crisis * Communicate information and ideas presented in writing * Present in verbal and written form concisely, speak clearly * Treat all human beings with dignity, fairness, respect and equality * Understand and appreciate other people's values, traditions, languages, norms and customs * Work in a correctional and/or juvenile setting Selective Preference(s): The Preferred Candidate should have one of the following: * REQUIRED: Must possess a current Arizona Department of Education Principal Certification for Grade Levels K-12 * Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education OR; * Master Degree or higher from an accredited college or university * Experience within a correctional facility is preferred but not required * Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience * Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in administering education programs Pre-Employment Requirements: REQUIRED: Must possess a current Arizona Department of Education Principal Certification for Grade Levels K-12 If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010). All newly hires State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation and drug test. Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of "meets expectations" or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation. Benefits: The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: * Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans * Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans * 10 paid holidays per year * Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years * Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly * Deferred Compensation Program * Wellness Plans For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) * New membership begins the 27th week of employment * Immediately vested in retirement contributions * Defined Benefit Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above. Contact Us: The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)364-1023. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.