Looking for State Online Education Program Educational Specialist in Salt Lake County, UT

Job title: State Online Education Program Educational Specialist Company: State of Utah Job description: Job Description Come work for an agency that works everyday to make a difference for the children of Utah. If you are someone who is motivated and organized, we want you to join our team! The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is seeking a State Online Education Program Educational Specialist. The Statewide Online Education Program (SOEP) enables secondary students to earn high school graduation credit through the completion of publicly funded online courses. Principal Duties SOEP Educational Specialist Responsibilities: Provide SOEP training to all stakeholders Authorized/Certified Online Provider Training Stakeholder Training for USBE Staff, External Staff May Delegate Training to other SOEP Staff as appropriate Develop informational materials, etc. Provide technical assistance on agency issues, services, programs(s), computer applications, etc. Support other SOEP Educational Specialists with federal, legislative and Board policy creation, implementation, monitoring. Provide consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions Analyze, summarize and review data findings. Interpret results and make recommendations. Support SOEP Teacher Licensing Program Specialists and SOEP teacher alignment monitoring. Monitor and Oversee Provider Operations. Create and Maintain SOEP procedures and guidance documents. Assists other SOEP staff as needed. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has:

• Master's degree or higher
• A Utah educator's license
• Experience as a high school guidance counselor
• Experience working with state/federal statute and policy, including knowledge of IDEA and Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Experience teaching online within the last 12 -14 months.
• Experience developing and facilitating online learning opportunities.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of and experience in design principles addressing the needs of unique learners.
• Knowledge of and experience in design principles addressing the needs of unique learners.

Preference Preference may be given to candidates which have:

• At least three years of experience working with developing and facilitating online learning opportunities
• Experience in educational coaching and mentoring
• Experience working with candidates for the Special Education Eligibility Evaluation endorsement
• Experience developing micro-credentials
• An Educational Supervision/Administration license area of concentration

Why You Should Join Our Team The State Online Education Program provides online classes for 6th through 12th grade students, providing access to high level curriculum to all students. The Agency The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) leads by creating equitable conditions for student success: advocating for necessary resources, developing policy, and providing effective oversight and support. Typical Qualifications

• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Experience working with statute and policy, including knowledge of the IDEA.
• Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. Benefits: The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: Expected salary: $41.1 - 43.53 per hour Location: Salt Lake County, UT Apply Job!