State of Colorado
Student Engagement and Attendance Specialist
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Salary :
$80,000.00 - $93,000.00 Annually
Location :
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
01974-PRNCNSLT-DepComm-0924
Department:
Department of Education
Division:
Deputy Commissioner
Opening Date:
09/19/2024
Closing Date:
10/18/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA:
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement:
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address:
Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.***
FLSA Status:
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
Recruitment@cde.state.co.us
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.
Department Information
Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.
***This position is fully funded through June 2025, expectation is for continuation of funding, but not guaranteed.***
This announcement is posted until filled or preferred candidate(s) are identified; it is in your best interest to apply early.
***This role includes travel to districts statewide seasonally up to 40% (1-2 trips month/average)**
Colorado Department of Education - What We DoThe 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 , 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 CDEThe 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:
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.Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.Employer paid short-term disability and life insuranceUp to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)11 paid holidays per yearCompetitive vacation and sick leave accrualsRetirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)Paid professional development opportunitiesDescription of Job
Position Summary:
This position will be housed in the Dropout Prevention team and work closely with individuals across CDE to further develop CDE's trainings and resources on student engagement and attendance. In addition, this individual will work directly with school and district leaders to provide coaching, training, and facilitated learning opportunities. The position will focus in two areas:
Lead Attendance Specialist:
Lead CDE's efforts to organize resources, materials, training, and information and serve as CDE's lead for school and district guidance on improving student attendance and engagement in learning.Grantee and District technical assistance:
Organize events, develop materials, present, facilitate learning sessions and provide individual coaching for grantees of the Expelled and At-Risk Student Services, Student Re-engagement, and Ninth Grade Success grants.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Lead Attendance SpecialistServe as the team's lead for attendance efforts. Lead the collection and dissemination of effective practices, convening of districts, facilitation of planning and implementation support for schools and districts around student attendance and engagement. This may include:
Develop and lead collaborative learning opportunities such as learning cohorts for school and district staff to collaborate, observe practices in action, and participate in training. Develop materials and lead training series for Dropout Prevention Office grantees implementation of effective attendance practices.Serve as CDE's point person for schools and districts with questions about statute and rules on student attendance.Collaborate with School Improvement and School and District Transformation offices to:
Develop tools, trainings, and guidance that support improved attendance and engagementProvide support to schools and districts that are prioritizing student attendance and engagement within school improvement plans
Serve as the point person for districts who have applied for the Empowering Action for School Improvement (EASI) grants focused on attendance and engagement. This will include managing the timeline, providing coaching and feedback on design and monitoring implementation.Organize and lead CDE's annual attendance awareness campaign. This will include coordination with Communications, identification of materials, and partnership with districts to effectively use the materials for their campaigns.Lead and support projects identified in CDE's strategic plan related to student engagement.Develop and maintain knowledge of research, tools, strategies, and policy efforts to measure and improve attendance and engagement.With the office's evaluation staff, create power point presentations and other materials that describe statewide attendance data trends.Coordinate with other CDE offices within the Student Pathways & Engagement Unit, the Office of Learning Supports, Family and Community Engagement, Accountability and Continuous Improvement and Communications to support improving student engagement and attendance. This may include partnering on initiatives, grants, or training opportunities.
Grantee and District technical assistanceProvide technical assistance and organize office initiatives to support the Expelled and At-risk Student Services (EARSS), Student Re-engagement and Ninth Grade Success Grant grantees. This may include:
As a subject matter expert, collaborating with grant leads in planning sessions for the annual Request for Applications process.Providing feedback on overall grant approach such as timelines, goal setting targets, design of grantee planning year and implementation requirements.Conducting individual check-ins to support grantees in planning, troubleshooting, and aligning budget and program.Reviewing grantee budgets, implementation benchmarks, and end of year reports.Conducting site visits to provide support and to monitor implementation.Developing and delivering training sessions for grantees.
Lead the Dropout Prevention Office's annual grantee convenings including coordination with administrative staff, presenting and facilitating sessions..Develop online learning modules and webinars to support grantee learning and coordination.Facilitate learning sessions for non-grantee districts that share grant learning and research on effective practices.Support the Alternative Education Campus (AEC) learning series and coordinate with other CDE offices to develop and present topics for AEC leaders and staff.Prepare, implement and present professional development offerings and deliver technical assistance to grantees and other school and district leaders.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM
EDUCATION
AND
EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum four (4) years experience at the school, district, or state level in implementation or support of attendance improvement efforts.
Knowledge of and minimum two (2) years experience in designing and facilitating adult learning opportunities.
Minimum four (4) years experience with project management, including establishing goals and timetables, tactical plans, monitoring progress, engaging and working with other personnel or teams, measuring results, developing contingencies, and communication.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (e.g. school districts, other CDE units).
Detailed analytical and problem-solving abilities including attention to detail, consistency, and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
Experience using the Microsoft suite, Google Suite, Zoom and other commonly used software.
Preferred Competencies:Experience in facilitating groups of school staff in dropout prevention and intervention efforts at the high school levelColorado Principal or Administrator licenseSchool leadership experienceExperience working on an Alternative Education Campus
Supplemental Information
Complete Applications must include :
Completed Online Application:
Required - Submitted through ourResume: Required
** Failure to submit a complete application
as defined above by the announcement close
will result in your application being removed from consideration.* *
** Resumes and Cover Letters WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening.
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 "info@governmentjobs.com" 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 OpportunityThe 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 to
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.
01
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".
02
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".
03
This position is
eligible for a Hybrid flex work place ; the incumbent is
required to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as needed
to complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.
04
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?
Yes.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.
05
This is a funding-limited position and employment cannot be guaranteed beyond the listed funded date in this announcement. Employees who are in term-limited positions are eligible to apply for other positions within the state personnel system, including transfer opportunities. If selected, you will be required to sign a Waiver of Retention Rights.As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to agree to resign at the conclusion of the listed funded period?
I accept these Conditions of Employment.I do Not accept these Conditions of Employment.
06
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.
YesNo
Required Question
$80,000.00 - $93,000.00 Annually
Location :
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
01974-PRNCNSLT-DepComm-0924
Department:
Department of Education
Division:
Deputy Commissioner
Opening Date:
09/19/2024
Closing Date:
10/18/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA:
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement:
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address:
Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.***
FLSA Status:
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
Recruitment@cde.state.co.us
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.
Department Information
Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.
***This position is fully funded through June 2025, expectation is for continuation of funding, but not guaranteed.***
This announcement is posted until filled or preferred candidate(s) are identified; it is in your best interest to apply early.
***This role includes travel to districts statewide seasonally up to 40% (1-2 trips month/average)**
Colorado Department of Education - What We DoThe 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 , 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 CDEThe 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:
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.Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.Employer paid short-term disability and life insuranceUp to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)11 paid holidays per yearCompetitive vacation and sick leave accrualsRetirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)Paid professional development opportunitiesDescription of Job
Position Summary:
This position will be housed in the Dropout Prevention team and work closely with individuals across CDE to further develop CDE's trainings and resources on student engagement and attendance. In addition, this individual will work directly with school and district leaders to provide coaching, training, and facilitated learning opportunities. The position will focus in two areas:
Lead Attendance Specialist:
Lead CDE's efforts to organize resources, materials, training, and information and serve as CDE's lead for school and district guidance on improving student attendance and engagement in learning.Grantee and District technical assistance:
Organize events, develop materials, present, facilitate learning sessions and provide individual coaching for grantees of the Expelled and At-Risk Student Services, Student Re-engagement, and Ninth Grade Success grants.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Lead Attendance SpecialistServe as the team's lead for attendance efforts. Lead the collection and dissemination of effective practices, convening of districts, facilitation of planning and implementation support for schools and districts around student attendance and engagement. This may include:
Develop and lead collaborative learning opportunities such as learning cohorts for school and district staff to collaborate, observe practices in action, and participate in training. Develop materials and lead training series for Dropout Prevention Office grantees implementation of effective attendance practices.Serve as CDE's point person for schools and districts with questions about statute and rules on student attendance.Collaborate with School Improvement and School and District Transformation offices to:
Develop tools, trainings, and guidance that support improved attendance and engagementProvide support to schools and districts that are prioritizing student attendance and engagement within school improvement plans
Serve as the point person for districts who have applied for the Empowering Action for School Improvement (EASI) grants focused on attendance and engagement. This will include managing the timeline, providing coaching and feedback on design and monitoring implementation.Organize and lead CDE's annual attendance awareness campaign. This will include coordination with Communications, identification of materials, and partnership with districts to effectively use the materials for their campaigns.Lead and support projects identified in CDE's strategic plan related to student engagement.Develop and maintain knowledge of research, tools, strategies, and policy efforts to measure and improve attendance and engagement.With the office's evaluation staff, create power point presentations and other materials that describe statewide attendance data trends.Coordinate with other CDE offices within the Student Pathways & Engagement Unit, the Office of Learning Supports, Family and Community Engagement, Accountability and Continuous Improvement and Communications to support improving student engagement and attendance. This may include partnering on initiatives, grants, or training opportunities.
Grantee and District technical assistanceProvide technical assistance and organize office initiatives to support the Expelled and At-risk Student Services (EARSS), Student Re-engagement and Ninth Grade Success Grant grantees. This may include:
As a subject matter expert, collaborating with grant leads in planning sessions for the annual Request for Applications process.Providing feedback on overall grant approach such as timelines, goal setting targets, design of grantee planning year and implementation requirements.Conducting individual check-ins to support grantees in planning, troubleshooting, and aligning budget and program.Reviewing grantee budgets, implementation benchmarks, and end of year reports.Conducting site visits to provide support and to monitor implementation.Developing and delivering training sessions for grantees.
Lead the Dropout Prevention Office's annual grantee convenings including coordination with administrative staff, presenting and facilitating sessions..Develop online learning modules and webinars to support grantee learning and coordination.Facilitate learning sessions for non-grantee districts that share grant learning and research on effective practices.Support the Alternative Education Campus (AEC) learning series and coordinate with other CDE offices to develop and present topics for AEC leaders and staff.Prepare, implement and present professional development offerings and deliver technical assistance to grantees and other school and district leaders.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM
EDUCATION
AND
EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum four (4) years experience at the school, district, or state level in implementation or support of attendance improvement efforts.
Knowledge of and minimum two (2) years experience in designing and facilitating adult learning opportunities.
Minimum four (4) years experience with project management, including establishing goals and timetables, tactical plans, monitoring progress, engaging and working with other personnel or teams, measuring results, developing contingencies, and communication.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (e.g. school districts, other CDE units).
Detailed analytical and problem-solving abilities including attention to detail, consistency, and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
Experience using the Microsoft suite, Google Suite, Zoom and other commonly used software.
Preferred Competencies:Experience in facilitating groups of school staff in dropout prevention and intervention efforts at the high school levelColorado Principal or Administrator licenseSchool leadership experienceExperience working on an Alternative Education Campus
Supplemental Information
Complete Applications must include :
Completed Online Application:
Required - Submitted through ourResume: Required
** Failure to submit a complete application
as defined above by the announcement close
will result in your application being removed from consideration.* *
** Resumes and Cover Letters WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening.
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 "info@governmentjobs.com" 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 OpportunityThe 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 to
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.
01
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".
02
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".
03
This position is
eligible for a Hybrid flex work place ; the incumbent is
required to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as needed
to complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.
04
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?
Yes.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.
05
This is a funding-limited position and employment cannot be guaranteed beyond the listed funded date in this announcement. Employees who are in term-limited positions are eligible to apply for other positions within the state personnel system, including transfer opportunities. If selected, you will be required to sign a Waiver of Retention Rights.As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to agree to resign at the conclusion of the listed funded period?
I accept these Conditions of Employment.I do Not accept these Conditions of Employment.
06
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.
YesNo
Required Question