Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

Educator Recruitment and Retention Section

Phoenix Location

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 07/30/2026

• Work with the Institution of Higher Education (IHEs), Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs), Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and stakeholders to develop effective, sustainable and scalable systems and partnerships to positively impact the educator, including teachers and administrators, pipeline and educator retention
• This position will supervise Recruitment and Retention staff, including the K-12 Military Liaison and their programs, Apprenticeship Specialists and the Arizona Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program
• Additionally, this position supervises a Data Reporting Analyst who works directly with Arizona workforce data, as well as a Recruitment and Retention Specialist who supports statewide recruitment and retention systems in various capacities
• Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required for this position

• Work cooperatively to develop, facilitate, and monitor effective systems, based on data and research, to increase the pool of effective teachers in Arizona schools and districts
• Work with IHEs, EPPs, LEAs, and stakeholders to develop effective, sustainable and scalable systems to positively impact the educator pipeline and retention, which includes teachers and administrators
• Provide technical assistance at the local, state, and national level through various trainings, presentations, and other supportive measures
• Create and maintain partnerships with education, workforce, and community stakeholders at the local, state, and national level, to implement and advance initiatives that positively impact educator retention and workforce sustainability
• Supervise Recruitment and Retention staff, including the following:
     • K-12 Military Liaison and their programs
     • Apprenticeship Specialists and the Arizona Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program
     • Data Reporting Analyst and assist with Arizona workforce data
     • Recruitment and Retention Specialist and assist with supporting statewide recruitment and retention systems, training, and presentations in various capacities
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Student Achievement and Educator Excellence Directors as well as with other units throughout the agency

Knowledge in:
• Arizona Revised Statutes
• Title 15
• Certification of teachers and administrators in Arizona
• Policies and procedures recorded in the AZ State Personnel Manual
• Education and training concepts and techniques
• Concepts and techniques of managing people by objective
• Change management
• Continuous improvement
• Applicants must have an Arizona Teaching Certificate
• A Master’s degree in Education, a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required
• Applicants must have supervisory experience

Skills in:
• Systems analysis
• Interpretive
• Research
• Observation
• Decision making
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Customer service
• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Ability to:
• Manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision and respect for confidentiality
• Prioritize tasks and develop workflow so that deadlines are met
• Complete all job responsibilities in a timely manner
• Lead a diverse team
• Manage change
• Lead continuous improvement to meet the needs of customers and stakeholders
• Draw accurate inferences from quantitative, qualitative and situational data
• Accurately assess a variety of situations and select the best option for action
• Synthesize varying data and information
• Exercise initiative and good judgement to make quality decisions within the scope of assigned authority

Preference will be given to those applicants with:
• Knowledge of Human Talent Management systems and procedures
• Educational law
• An understanding of the Arizona K-12 and post-secondary systems
• Teaching and administrative experience at the K-12 and/or higher education level(s)

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten 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
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing [email protected]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.