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Educator Effectiveness Regional Specialist

Salary

$29,000.00 - $33,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

01700-PrnCnslt-TD-0525

Department

Department of Education

Division

Educator Talent

Opening Date

05/16/2025

Closing Date

6/6/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Requires a fully remote work environment.***

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is not part of the classified personnel system, applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.

Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.

This is a part time, 40% role

Colorado Department of Education – What We Do

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Why Work For CDE

The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

Description of Job

Work Environment:

This position is Part-time, (40%) is Regional Remote with travel to site locations

+ Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm

+ Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs

+ Up to 10-40% Travel monthly required within Colorado for Meetings/Training

+ A Remote (Home) office is required

+ Required to report to the work locationper business needs

+ Essential Functions (ADAAA)

+ MEDIUM/Office-Work Site Environment:

+ Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time

+ May be required to exert up to 10 lbs. of force constantly, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects(If lifting boxes, documents, mail, or packages of 10 lbs or more)

+ Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, squatting, climbing, etc.

+ May Require exposure to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, high elevations, noise, etc.

+ DL Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle (OR State of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle/Colorado DL required) to complete travel requirements.(For positions with extensive travel that cannot be completed by public transportation or Lift/Uber-- this is a terminable condition of employment )

Position Summary:

The Educator Effectiveness Regional Specialist serves as a resource and coach to school districts and boards of cooperative services (BOCES) in their identified region by providing information, professional learning and development opportunities, along with differentiated implementation support and technical assistance for implementation and enhancement of their local educator effectiveness and educator evaluation systems.

The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range, however could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Provide support to school, district and BOCES leadership, with a specific focus on principal managers/supervisors, in the development of their local educator evaluation systems (state model and/or locally created model systems); present at small and large group meetings, conferences and professional learning events; and facilitate professional development and conversations to assist districts/BOCES in developing and implementing high quality educator evaluation systems that create opportunity for educator growth and student growth.

B. Determine the types and levels of services and supports needed by the districts/BOCES in the region through regular communication with local contacts, personal visits, attendance at regional meetings, and other means to ascertain current status and anticipated future needs.

1. Use inquiry-based approaches to meet the changing needs of the region's districts/BOCES, and develop, implement, and document extra capacity building plans as warranted based on identified needs that include monitoring support and adapting available services/supports.

C. Collaborate with the educator effectiveness team in the ongoing development and support of evaluation systems as defined by state statute and State Board rule, including the State Model Evaluation System and online support tools (i.e., the Colorado Performance Management System [COPMS] in RANDA), to facilitate educator growth and increase outcomes for students.

1. Identify and bring forward examples of quality evaluation strategies related to professional practices, student growth measures/outcomes, assessment literacy, effective observation practices, meaningful feedback, and connecting educator development to the evaluation process for continuous improvement of the educator effectiveness system.

2. Collaborate in the development and facilitation of CDE educator effectiveness trainings and professional learning sessions on all aspects of educator effectiveness and evaluations in Colorado, including and not limited to the State Model Evaluation System (rubrics, Colorado Performance Management System/RANDA, and measures of student learning/outcomes), educator evaluator training (E-Train), and engaging local stakeholders through Advisory Personnel Performance Evaluation Council (also known as 1338 Councils).

D. Provide consistent and responsive communication with regional local contacts and others on behalf of the Educator Effectiveness Office, and ensure all communication is aligned with team talking points as well as Unit and department communications standards.

1. Understand the state educational landscape and maintain a political frame in all communication and interactions related to the development and communication of educator evaluation requirements.

2. Assist in the content development and upkeep of the educator effectiveness web content, guidance documents and other resources based on continuous improvement of the educator effectiveness work at the state and district/BOCES level.

E. Perform other duties as assigned by the Educator Effectiveness Manager or Educator Workforce Development Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUMEDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

BA or higher degree in education or related field

QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:

Qualifications for Success in the Position:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 7 years K-12 education experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Colorado Educator Effectiveness system

• Experience in educator coaching, observation/feedback, and evaluation, with deep knowledge of coaching and inquiry-based collaboration models

• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills, with demonstrated ability to design and deliver quality professional learning for administrators and teachers

• Experience working in small to medium size school districts and/or BOCES, suburban and/or rural setting

• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter with demonstrated follow through

• Ability to be flexible in thinking

• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in leading/managing implementation of educator evaluations and evaluation systems in school district and/or BOCES setting

• Experience using the Colorado Performance Management System (COPMS) in RANDA

• Experience in large scale systems management, including change management

• Colorado Educator or Principal/Administrator credential

Conditions of Employment (Required):

+ Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.

+ Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel (percentage 10-40%)

+ Work extended schedule per business needs

+ Report to work locations per business needs

+ Valid Driver's License Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle to complete travel requirements.

Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include :

+ Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) .

+ Resume: Required

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries [email protected].

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee (including public Institutions of higher education), please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. If you indicated that you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known): Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not applicable, please state "N/A".

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

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This position is100% Remote (no assigned office space will be provided)and willrequire the incumbent to maintain a home office within Coloradoto complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.

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The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?

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+ Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.

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If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.

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Are you a current CDE Employee? If so, please send an email to Recruitment to inform us of your application. [email protected]

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