Arizona Department of Education

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Office of English Language Acquisition Services Section

Phoenix Location

Salary: $78,000- $82,500 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 08/04/2026

• The Director of Program Effectiveness will expand the operation of a unit composed of Education Program Specialists, and administrative personnel devoted to the English Language Development (ELD) of Arizona's English learners (ELs), the implementation of Arizona's English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards and the approved Research-Based Structured English Immersion (SEI) Models, and monitoring of program effectiveness.
• Frequent in-state travel is required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

• Develop and implement a program effectiveness and compliance plan and systems for the OELAS department. Implementation to include all necessary stakeholders on the 2019 ELP Standards and Research-Based SEI Models, to include a timeline, responsible parties, structure and processes. Collaborate with other unit Directors, Deputy Associate Superintendent (DAS) and Program Leaders.
• Direct staff to ensure that information gained through program support and monitoring assists in guiding program decision-making and implementation, technical assistance and effective professional development for teachers and administrators.
• Serve as team leader at public venues and conferences. Leads the Program Effectiveness Team. Meets with staff on a regular basis, reporting back to the DAS.
• Direct staff in the compilation/production/dissemination of reports on EL programs. Require ELD/SEI guidance, and design/develop/implement a specific plan for both.
• Lead OELAS staff in planning and facilitating professional development, to support LEAs in the implementation of Arizona’s approved SEI Models and Arizona's ELP Standards to include alignment to academic standards, with a focus on the ELA Standards and ensure adherence to state and federal laws regarding instruction for ELs. This includes, but is not limited to, professional development efforts between the OELAS Unit and Academic Standards Division.
• Develop Website content and updates in collaboration with other unit Directors.
• Develop and implement summer school program for English language learners to support reclassification efforts on an annual basis.

• Theories and practice of ELD
• Research-Based SEI Models
• Language acquisition, language descriptors, and linguistic accommodation
• ELP Standards and Arizona Academic Standards
• Curriculum design and implementation specific to ELs
• Data disaggregation and data driven instruction
• EL data collection, analysis and reporting
• Professional development design and facilitation
• Strategies and practice for adult learners
• Instructional coaching practices
• Programmatic and compliance requirements of Title III, A.R.S.15-756.01
• Applicants must have taught or administered at EL program or related field.
• A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Applicants must have supervisory experience.
• A Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement, or a Bilingual (BLE) endorsement is required.
• Current teaching certificate
• Current employee at the Arizona Department of Education

Skills in:
• Communication, both verbal and written
• Effective team development and leadership
• Professional development and competencies using PowerPoint and Google Slides
• Effective planning and organization
• Developing and facilitating
• Professional development for adult learners face-to-face, and virtually
• In determining EL program effectiveness and efforts to meet the educational needs of EL students
• Disaggregating multiple forms of EL data, including summative and formative
• Effective coaching of administrators and teachers of ELs
• Computer and competencies using Outlook, Word, and Excel in the performance of day-to-day activities
• Analysis for budgeting, compliance, monitoring, needs assessment, and program evaluation

Ability to:
• Work independently and/or collaboratively in large or small groups as necessary
• Communicate clearly and concisely to audiences with differing levels of knowledge and expertise when conveying ideas, suggestions, and proposals
• Design, train, and lead a team to provide professional development and monitoring assignment
• Analyze and resolve routine problems
• Manage and lead a team
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Diplomatically communicate with LEAs, members of the public, and governmental agencies.
• Understand/comply with deadlines
• Communicate effectively in large and small-group interactions
• Process new information rapidly and apply learned knowledge

• Preference will be given to those applicants with master’s degree preferred in Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction (or similar)

• 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, then the following requirements apply. Driver’s License Requirements.
• All 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.

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