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Adobe Mountain School/Education Bureau
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Salary:  $73,241.00 - $$127,256*
*Salary is based upon education and experience*

Grade: 04

Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking qualified candidates for the Superintendent of Education to work under the direction and leadership of the Director in providing supervision of all Juvenile Educational Services. This position will also collaborate with external institutions in regards to the educational programs at the Adobe Mountain School. Comply with all state and federal laws, adhere to all ADJC policies and procedures, and oversee educational programs of Juvenile Corrections. At ADJC you will have the ability to mentor and collaborate with correctional education staff in a team oriented environment.

-Prepares reports, proposals, and policies related to juvenile education
-Develops and administers education curriculum in accordance with federal and state education laws and regulations
-Provides supervision of correctional education staff, to include monitoring performance, providing training and on-boarding/off-boarding staff
-Collects statistical data, analyzes and distributes as required by federal and state law
-Develops annual education program goals and objectives
-Manages education grants and drafts proposals for new grant funding
-Is a member of the agency’s executive management team and is involved in agency strategic planning
-Partners with the Arizona Department of Education and other government agencies to collaborate and interface on new ideas of education curriculum/programs
-Performing other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
-Understanding of the State’s educational system
-State and Federal laws, as well as Agency rules and regulations pertaining to education requirements of K-12
-Educational/Instructional theories, strategies, models and practices
-Special education law and practices
-Supervisory and management methods
-Instructional leadership
-Vocational education programs
-Community resources related to education
-Behavioral management techniques and principles of applied educational psychology
-Curriculum development instructional techniques

Skill in:
-Leadership
-Verbal and written communication
-Gathering, organizing and analyzing
-Time management
-Interviewing and hiring staff
-Building interpersonal relationships
-General computer skills including Google Apps Platform
-Uniform system of financial records
-Researching, developing, and implementing educational programs, grants and special projects
-Effective practices in correctional education programs

Ability to:
-Coach and mentor staff
-Manage educational projects and lead agency initiatives
-Maintain confidentiality
-Adapt to continuously evolving environment
-Work in a secured correctional environment
-Drive on state business

The ideal candidate will possess three (3) or more years of teaching experience (K-12) and/or one (1) or more years in education administration and/or preferred professional experience in correctional education.

Requires a Superintendent Certification—grades K-12 or be eligible for certification as a superintendent

Required Master’s degree or above including at least 60 graduate semester hours from an accredited institution. Official transcripts are required.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).

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

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a behavioral assessment, comprehensive background investigation and drug screening and post employment physical examination. No Felony Convictions.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
● Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
● Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
● 10 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
● Deferred Compensation Program
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
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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

This position participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).


CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan
• New members have the opportunity to define their contribution amount
• Employer contributes a dollar-for-dollar match equal to 5% of a member's salary
• Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 364-1023. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.