Job Bulletin

Job Description

Effective July 1, 2022 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

This position is being recruited in Anchorage and Juneau; the final duty station is based on the location of the selected candidate.

What You Will Be Doing
The successful candidate will work with school and district personnel across the state as well as with state partners primarily via email, telephone, and teleconferencing. They will assist districts statewide but will prioritize support to rural districts that either lack or that have very limited local school behavioral health support capacity.

This dynamic position will address COVID-19 response and recovery-related behavioral health challenges; provide statewide, regional, and local professional training on school counseling/behavioral health best practices; be available for one-on-one consultations to support the classroom behavioral health needs of staff at district/school request; and will advance the utilization of tele-health statewide with an emphasis on providing distance-delivered individual and multi-district/school professional development on topics like Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports, trauma engaged practices, social-emotional learning, and self-care. Special attention will be given to delivering PD on strategies/interventions tailored to pandemic conditions (like those that reduce depression and stress).

The individual must be comfortable speaking in front of large groups as well as articulating nuance in policies and procedures to stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds. As a member of the team, the incumbent may also be responsible for support and/or coordination of health and safety programs and/or related discretionary grants administered by the Health and Safety Team

Teleworking is available for this position, although occasional attendance in person may be required.

Mission and Culture
The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is committed to providing information, resources, and leadership to schools, districts, parents, and the public in order to support an excellent education for every student every day. An essential component of delivering an excellent education to every student every day is cultivating their physical and emotional well-being, empowering them to realize their full learning potential.

Benefits of Joining Our Team
DEED’s roadmap, Alaska's Education Challenge, is transforming K-12 education in Alaska by implementing a series of strategies identified by Alaskans to methodically strengthen our education system. This position will advance the Challenge’s safety and well-being strategies of providing access to school counseling services, helping to establish a positive school climate and assisting all schools in becoming trauma-engaged.

This Education Specialist II position will be part of the highly-collaborative Health and Safety Team which operates under the Division of Innovation & Education Excellence. The position provides a challenging body of work which allows an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families across the state.

The Working Environment You Can Expect
The position may be located in Juneau or Anchorage, dependent upon the location of the most qualified candidate. Please indicate in the supplemental questions which location you would be willing to have your duty station.

The position is suitable for telework if candidates meet telework qualifications; however, occasional in-person attendance may be required. If candidates are teleworking from a location different than the position’s assigned duty station, they may be personally responsible for the cost of travel to and from the duty station when in-person attendance is required. This position requires occasional in-state travel to attend meetings.

There is also a moderate amount of travel to schools and districts. Travel may include small plane, ferry, snow machine, or other alternative forms of transportation

The successful candidate for this position will possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:

Experience working in or with Alaska rural communities and indigenous populations.
Experience presenting information, outreach, and on-demand supports in engaging ways to large audiences, small groups, and individuals with a variety of perspectives, from parents to teachers to district personnel to individual school staff in person and virtually.
Successful experience implementing best practices for school tele-counseling, Positive Behavior Intervention Support and trauma-engaged schooling.
Experience providing district leadership, principals, and teachers with individual consultations on behavioral health issues with staff or issues they are experiencing with students that arise and offering strategies to respond that can be appropriately implemented by school staff without professional counseling preparation.
Experience being able to successfully partner with external agencies to deliver coordinated behavioral health services to schools

Special Notice:
Applicants are required to possess, or be eligible for, an Initial, Professional or Master Alaska Teacher Certificate at the time of application. Applicants will be required to possess an Alaska Teacher Certificate at the time of employment and be required to maintain certification as a condition of employment.

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

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:

Copies of your college transcripts.
A copy of your Alaska Teacher Certificate or proof of eligibility for certification.
Driver's license
Names and current contact information for at least three professional references who are familiar with your work.

At the time of the final round of interviews, a practical exercise in presenting information to groups of professionals may be conducted. Applicants will receive instructions for this exercise if they are offered a final interview. Applicants requiring an accommodation or auxiliary aid for this exercise must notify the Human Resources office at 907-465-5536 PRIOR TO the time of their interview in order to make arrangements for the accommodation.

Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Cover Letter
In order to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process, applicants must supply a responsive cover letter that addresses how they meet the minimum qualifications for this position and their knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as related to the traits listed above. Please provide examples of duties from specific positions you have held which helped you gain the skill or experience. Also, highlight the strengths you will bring to this position.

Applicants are NOT required to have experience in every area. If you do not have experience with a particular trait, simply say so Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact number provided below.

Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Multiple Locations
This position is being recruited in Anchorage and Juneau; the final duty station is dependent upon the location of the most qualified candidate. There is only ONE position to be filled.

Driver’s License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required before reporting to duty.

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 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.

Contact Information

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance, please visit the reset password page.

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Sharon Fishel

Education Specialist 2

Phone: 907-465-6523

Fax: 907-465-2806

Email: sharon.fishel@alaska.gov

Benefits

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 orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (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 http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html 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

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/retirement/index.html for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Eleven paid holidays a year
Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ghlb/employee/health/gymListing.html for additional information

State of Alaska

Education Specialist 2 - School Behavioral Health (PCN 05-N21003)

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