Title IV-A Unit

Phoenix Location

Salary: $67,000 - $72,000 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 09/07/2025

• Engage in performance management and collaborative monitoring activities to ensure grantees are accessing and expending Title IV-A and related program grant resources in accordance with all applicable requirements and are leveraging resources effectively and efficiently to meet local needs and improve local capacities to support student learning outcomes.
• Serve as the Title IV-A effective use of Technology Specialist.
• Collaborate with a Title IV-A interdisciplinary team and work to educate and support internal and external stakeholders regarding the successful implementation and evaluation of Title IV-A, particularly with respect to supporting the effective use of technology.
• Support the implementation and evaluation of Title IV-A programs of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), as well as related well-rounded areas such as: Arts Education; Gifted Education; Advanced Placement Programs; well-rounded education programs, to include supporting the effective use of technology; college and career readiness programs, to include the new state College Credit by Examination program.
• Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel may be required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

• Review grant applications to ensure programmatic and fiscal compliance for each LEA assigned to his/her caseload.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving Local Integrated Action Plans (LIAPs) and Site Integrated Action Plans (SIAPs) and fiscal grant applications to ensure that grant funds are necessary, reasonable, and allocable in accordance with all ESSA program requirements, and that all expenditures are aligned to local IAPs
• Engage in performance management and collaborative monitoring fiscal and programmatic activities to ensure grantees are accessing and expending Title 1-A, Title I-D, Subpart 2, Title II-A, Title IV-A, Title V-B grant resources in accordance with federal and state applicable statutes and programmatic requirements, and that LEAs and schools are leveraging resources effectively and efficiently to meet local needs and improve local capacities to support student learning outcomes.
• Develop and provide professional learning and technical assistance opportunities through face to face and virtual methods in collaboration with unit leadership, personnel, other ADE program areas, and/or external partners to assist LEAs with the completion of required Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNA), development of LEA and school IAPs, and completion of fiscal grant applications for the Consolidated Application.
• Assist in preparing and completing administrative and monitoring reports.
• Collaborate and build supportive relationships with other sections within ADE and external stakeholders to coordinate technical assistance, professional development, monitoring, and alignment of resources for LEAs and schools to close the achievement gaps and increase student achievement.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge in:
• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), particularly relating to Title IV, Part A, and Arizona Revised Statutes and State Board of Education rules governing public education
• Evidence based instructional pedagogy and strategies
• How to meet the needs of all students including those traditionally underserved
• Implementation of a well-rounded program of instruction, conditions for learning and systems
• Standards and practices for professional learning (adult learning theory)
• Program evaluation techniques
• Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
• OMB Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG)
• Multiple effective technological learning platforms, techniques, and practices
• A Bachelor’s degree in (preferably) education or public administration, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required.

Skills in:
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in facilitating and presenting to large groups of adults
• Managing multiple projects at the same time
• Building collaborative teams
• Developing strategic plans
• Analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills and strong technological skills
• Systems thinking
• Provide professional learning using a variety of delivery methods
• Budgeting and resource allocation
• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Ability to:
• Complete assignments independently and collaboratively, accurately and timely
• Set clear expectations and hold self and others accountable
• Evaluate situations and respond quickly and tactfully
• Take initiative
• The ability to instill trust and confidence
• Lead by example
• Develop, impact, and influence others
• Develop rapport with a variety of stakeholders
• Develop and maintain professional relationships
• Positivity
• Communicate effectively with administrators, staff, parents, students and community
• Guide and support LEAs and schools in designing, implementing, and evaluating ESEA programs
• Absorb highly technical, specialized knowledge related to ESEA programs and other federal, state, and local programs and initiatives

Preference will be given to those applicants with:
• Three or more years of combined professional experience related to PK-12 education-preferably with Title I programs
• Experience delivering technical assistance and professional learning in the design, implementation and evaluations of accelerated, enriched, well-rounded, educational programs and services
• Experience managing federal or state grants, to include fiscal and programmatic management and reports

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.