Out-Of-School (Ost) Program Specialist.

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.

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, 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.

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!

The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

• 11 paid holidays per year
• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
• Employer-paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
• 160 hours of Paid Medical Family Leave (PMFL)
• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) www.copera.org
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Why CDE Wants You

• You live where you work, and love where you live
• You are insightful and empathetic
• You live by the "Golden Rule"
• You are passionate about education and the success of educational programs
• You have a "Service" mindset in everything you do
• You have 9 years in Experience, Or Education, Or Both!

Description of Job

Work Environment

This position is Full-time, Hybrid (Remote/Home Office w/ requirement to report to Work location per business needs).

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

• Work in conjunction and collaboration with the Director of the Office of Student Support, the OST Manager, the OST program team, grants fiscal management staff, research and evaluation staff and the program assistant for the effective administration of the Colorado Academic Accelerator Grant Program.
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• DL Not Required: Required to independently obtain and determine means to complete travel requirements.
• Serve as a member of the OST team in the Office of Student Support. Includes attending and contributing to OST team meetings, participating in team trainings, technical assistance, and program evaluation.
• Assist with the tools that monitor grantee program quality, included but not limited to monitoring tools, reporting surveys, and continuation plans by reviewing, evaluating, and providing resources to grantees.
• At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in education, in math instruction or intervention, academic support programs, STEM-focused or math-focused enrichment programming, out-of-school time programming, or positive youth development. And;
• Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.
• Prepare for and present at meetings pertaining to OST programs such as grantee orientations, trainings, conferences, networking days, etc.
• Serve as lead on program content areas, including but not limited to: academic learning supports (especially in math), academic enrichment activities (especially in math), positive youth development, promoting family programming such as family, school and community partnerships, family engagement and other opportunities for math literacy and related educational development for families; and promoting best practices and effective strategies in OST programs.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures that align with state statute, guidelines, and best practices related to STEM-focused and math-focused OST grant programs.
• Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in grant management and coordination; including, but not limited to administration, budgeting, data analysis related to performance progress, evaluation, and reporting to funding agencies.
• LIGHT/Office environment:
• Serve as a lead specialist for the Colorado Academic Accelerator Grant Program in the Office of Student Support. Includes assisting with the management and administration of grant-funded OST programs, serving as a lead program contact for grantees.
• Essential Functions (ADAAA)
• A Remote (Home) office is required
• Ensure accurate collection, evaluation, monitoring, and processing of evaluations through data collection systems and monitoring visits.
• Responsible for advanced technical assistance to grantees throughout the lifecycle of the Colorado Academic Accelerator Grant Program, including the preparation, coordination and implementation of professional development to be provided to grantees, and developing tools and other resources to increase the capacity of grant-funded OST programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs
• Coordinate and conduct timely review of grant budgets and other required reports specific to the Colorado Academic Accelerator Grant Program and funding requirements.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education or a related field such as science, technology, engineering and/or math (STEM), social work, psychology, or counseling with emphasis in youth development or related field. And;
• Monitor grantees for grant compliance and implementation of high-quality OST programs, including the assessment of grantees’ progress toward meeting state performance measures, especially increasing math proficiency, and other grant outcomes on a regular basis.
• May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally
• Required to report to the work location per business needs OR Daily
• 5% Travel required within Denver Metro/Downtown for Meetings/Training

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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (SKILLS-BASED)
OPTION 1: Experience Minimum Qualifications

• Grant management and coordination; including, but not limited to administration, budgeting, data analysis related to performance progress, evaluation, and reporting to funding agencies.
• Education, in math instruction or intervention, academic support programs, STEM-focused or math-focused enrichment programming, out-of-school time programming, or positive youth development. And;
• Nine (9) years of experience* in

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OR
OPTION 3: Experience and Education Combination Substitution

• Grant management and coordination; including, but not limited to administration, budgeting, data analysis related to performance progress, evaluation, and reporting to funding agencies.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree ineducation or a related field such as science, technology, engineering and/or math (STEM), social work, psychology, or counseling with emphasis in youth development OR a field of study related to the work assignment will substitute for Six (6) years of the required experience, But not the specific experience listed below.
• Education, in math instruction or intervention, academic support programs, STEM-focused or math-focused enrichment programming, out-of-school time programming, or positive youth development. And;
• Three (3) years of experience* in

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Qualifications And Conditions
Qualifications for Success in the Position:

• Experience with expanded learning opportunities and out-of-school time activities that focus on STEM-based or math-based interventions to accelerate learning.
• Five (5) years of experience in education, in math instruction or intervention, academic support programs, STEM-focused or math-focused enrichment programming, out-of-school time programming, or positive youth development.
• Build trusting relationships with grantees to help address challenges and meet student needs.
• Evidence of extensive experience in coordinating and providing assistance and professional development to staff in education or related fields.
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Knowledge of grant management methods including implementation with fidelity of approved plans, program development to achieve performance goals and outcomes, data analysis and evaluation, monitoring, reporting to funder, and budget management.
• Ability to:
• Demonstrated presentation, training, and facilitation skills. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Comprehend and apply state statutory language and regulatory and non-regulatory guidance to situational contexts for ensuring compliance with the law.
• Experience developing and/or delivering STEM programming.
• Knowledge of the K-12 school system in regards to best practices for out-of-school time programs.
• This position is primarily remote and applicant should have access to consistent, reliable and fast internet.
• Manage time and priorities under deadline-driven workloads, and work independently with minimum supervision while working collaboratively on a small team.
• Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. - Take initiative to identify, oversee, and complete special projects related to continuous improvement of the successful administration of grant programs.
• Identify and review complex problems and related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Analyze and evaluate data to inform specific decisions and technical assistance provided to grantees for the high-quality implementation of their grant programs.
• Knowledge of the K-12 educational system and how partnerships work within them.

Conditions of Employment (Required):

• Work extended schedule per business needs
• Report to work location per business needs
• Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.
• DL Not Required: Required to independently determine and obtain means to complete travel requirements.