Job Details

Salary: $3,239.25 - $3,401.25 Biweekly
Location : Anchorage or Juneau, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 52291
Department: Education & Early Development
Division: Innovation and Education Excellence
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
Closing Date: 1/30/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Innovation & Education Excellence
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 21

Job Description
This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out theto determine if you qualify.

Welcome to the Department of Education & Early Development (DEED)!

We'd be delighted to have you join our team.

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today!
What You Will Be Doing:
Under the general direction of the Education Administrator 2, the incumbent provides state-level leadership to school districts in the administration of federal and state education programs, specifically Title II-A Supporting Effective Instruction and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Responsibilities encompass the full scope of program administration, including reviewing, approving, and monitoring Title II-A and McKinney-Vento programs. The incumbent manages grants from initial application approval through project review and close-out, approves budgets, and delivers technical assistance to ensure district staff understand federal grant requirements. Responsibilities also include conducting on-site and virtual monitoring, preparing recommendations and responses, communicating findings to grantees, and ensuring accountability and program success through follow-up actions.
As part of the ESEA Federal Programs team, the incumbent contributes to the development and refinement of procedures and policies by drafting and revising forms, requests for proposals, federal reports, and other administrative tools. The position also supports implementation of activities outlined in the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development's (DEED) ESSA State Plan and other key DEED initiatives.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
DEED is dedicated to delivering information, resources, and leadership to schools, districts, parents, and the public to ensure every student receives an excellent education, every day. DEED staff are engaged in meaningful professional work that supports Alaska's greatest resource - its children.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
This position is part of a collaborative, close-knit team that values service, strong working relationships, and teamwork. Our process-driven approach ensures consistency across all team members, while also offering opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

The role is eligible for telework for candidates who meet established qualifications; however, occasional in-person attendance may be required. Candidates teleworking from a location different than the assigned duty station may be responsible for their own travel costs when on-site presence is necessary.
For those who choose to work on-site, the office is centrally located with ample parking and convenient access to nearby restaurants and coffee shops.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
DEED's offices are conveniently located in the State Office Building in downtown Juneau and the Atwood Building in Anchorage. This position involves daily interaction with a wide range of stakeholders, including school district central office staff, superintendents, principals, teachers, contractors, and DEED colleagues. Communication occurs through phone, email, in-person meetings, and the preparation and delivery of written and oral technical assistance documents and presentations.

Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills, abilities & experience:

• Experience in facilitating workshops with effective strategies tailored to adult learning
• Ability to work independently, multitasking, prioritization, organization, detail orientated, and meeting deadlines
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex legal and regulatory requirements
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in building and sustaining collaborative professional relationships across teams and organizations

If you can imagine yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in education, one year of which was as a staff advisor/specialist, administrator, supervisor or consultant in planning, developing and maintaining standards and evaluating educational and vocational curricula or educational programs in a specialized field.

Substitution: Appropriate graduate study may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the non-specialized experience to a maximum of two years.

Special Note:
Due to the duties assigned to a majority of these positions, applicants may be required to possess an Alaska Teacher Certificate at the time of employment and be required to maintain certification as a condition of employment. Specific endorsements may also be required. Documentation is included in the file of affected positions.

Individual positions in this class may require expertise in a particular educational specialty. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements.

Additional Required Information
Additional Required Information:

At the time of application, please provide the following:

1. Please provide a cover letter to describe how you possess the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience (KSAEs) and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position. We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.

At time of interview, applicants are required to submit (if not already attached to your application):

1. Three (3) professional references with current contact information.
2. If using to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of academic transcripts. Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts.

Special Note:

1. This position requires a valid teaching or administrative certificate issued by the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development.
2. Valid Driver's License desired.
3. This position does require the incumbent to travel to remote parts of Alaska at all times of the year, sometimes in small aircraft or by small boats or ferries. Occasionally this position is required to spend the night in a school, sleeping in the facility, as there are no hotels in the community.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please describe how you possess the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience (KSAEs) listed in the "Who We Are Looking For" section and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position. We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-###-#### or (907) ###-#### in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-###-#### or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance:

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-###-#### (toll free) or (907) ###-#### if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to:

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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Courtney Preziosi, Education Administrator 2

Email:

Phone Number: (907)###-####
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

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This position does require the incumbent to travel to remote parts of Alaska at all times of the year, sometimes in small aircraft or by small boats or ferries. Occasionally this position is required to spend the night in a school, sleeping in the facility, as there are no hotels in the community.

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