State of Indiana - Indianapolis, IN
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student, elevating and supporting Indiana's educators, and increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support.
Responsibilities
- Develop and monitor education program/initiative objectives, outcomes, and actions to achieve agency goals.
- Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities within educational institutions to increase institutional effectiveness.
- Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to educational institutions and the constituents within.
- Recommend and direct strategic action to address program gaps and opportunities.
- Prepare and analyze reports, including those requesting funding or implementation of programmatic services.
- Direct or coordinate the financial or budget activities to fund educational programs or increase the efficiency of specified programs.
- Develop or train educators or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
- Serve on boards and committees to provide insight on program highlights and trends.
- Ensure program requirements adhere to federal and state policies and grant compliance.
- May recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
- May set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
Requirements
- Earned master's degree in education (or related field) with at least eight years of classroom teaching experience in Mathematics (K-8 preferred).
- Experience developing and/or utilizing a Multi-Tiered System of Support with students of all ability levels.
- Experience analyzing data to inform instructional decision-making and enhance teaching practices.
- Master's Degree and at least 2+ years of experience in related fields of study or expertise, or Bachelor's Degree and at least 4+ years of experience in related fields of study or expertise, or 8+ years of experience in a related field of expertise.
- Active Indiana teaching license preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Specialized knowledge in educational systems obtained through experience and/or education.
- Extensive knowledge of educational programs and services and what their role is in educational institutions.
- Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
Benefits
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid new parent leave, Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave, Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off, 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
