The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) is seeking an Education Program Specialist (EPS) to monitor compliance and academic programs of public charter schools, primarily in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Responsibilities include reviews of charter compliance, processing contract amendments, building relationships, providing customer service to charter representatives, delivering training on compliance related topics, visiting schools, and other duties related to the Board’s oversight of the schools it sponsors. The position requires frequent travel to school sites throughout the state.
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work: Public charter schools offer an integral option in the Arizona education landscape. As an EPS, you'll play a direct role in supporting and holding charter school operators accountable in order to create quality public school options for Arizona students.
Learning and Development: Our team believes in continuous learning and growth. We provide extensive training, continued development, and individualized opportunities to drive your own growth.
Community Impact: Our team is dedicated to providing quality educational options while supporting, partnering with, and educating individuals operating Charter Schools.
Who We’re Looking For:
- An individual who embodies the mission of our staff to “support accountability in the charter community, provide accessible information, and implement efficient processes.”
- An individual who is passionate about executing our vision of being a model charter school authorizer that educates proactively and ensures access to charters with high-quality outcomes.
- An individual who feels drawn to our staff’s core values of:
Connection - The ongoing process of collaborating to build a culture of mutual respect.
Empowerment - Providing and taking opportunities to self-govern, express, and grow with freedom and trust.
Accountability - Taking full ownership of our responsibilities through learning and interactive communication.
Integrity - Conducting our work with honesty and equity.
An individual looking for a work environment where they are able to:
- Work both independently and collaboratively
- Advocate for themself and others
- Engage in active listening, with opportunities to provide feedback
- Exhibit a mindful and intentional communication process
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.