Address:  Migrant Section
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $66,000 - $72,000 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 8/26/25

• The Migrant Education Program (MEP), a State administered program, has various components that need dedicated attention and planning.
• The Migrant Education Program Data Specialist is in part responsible for the overall management of all state MEP data, including but not limited to, the approval of all Certificates of Eligibility (COE), management of MEP student data, Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR), Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) data reconciliation and data integrity.
• Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is 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.

• Verify and validate all COEs for accurate information in accordance with federal regulations and assist in the implementation of the federal MSIX program. This is the final review prior to being entered into the state migrant database and then sent to the MSIX.
• Disaggregate data and produce reports regarding the MEP and assist in the completion of the CSPR.
• Work closely with the vendors for the collection and verification of MEP data.
• On-going support to the state Director and ID&R Coordinator regarding migrant student data.
• Provide state Director reports to determine annual allocations.
• Work closely with MEP Director and ID&R Coordinator to ensure accurate and efficient data reporting.
• Monitor and review of the State MEP sites for accurate data on all migrant student data, the MEP Site’s collection and reporting procedures.
• Maintain contact with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to ensure accurate and efficient data reporting.
• Develop and deliver training (professional development) to stakeholders on MEP data policies and procedures, data reporting, and data consolidation. This includes monthly webinars, state and national conferences, ADE conferences, on-site/virtual technical assistance, and phone/email communication.
• Update the ADE Migrant website and provide monthly communication on the MEP newsletter.
• Other duties as assigned related to the position.

Knowledge in:
• Demonstrated experience managing a program or student database
• Instructional and support needs of migrant students
• Federal regulations regarding the Migrant Education Program (e.g.,grants, recruitment, and family engagement)
• Effective program and meeting facilitation
• Software conducive to developing presentations
• A Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience working with Migrant Education Programs is required.

Skills in:
• Work management and work prioritization
• Analysis, review, and evaluation
• Apply critical thinking, in determining program efficacy
• Oral and written communication techniques
• Interpersonal relationships
• Multi-tasking/managing numerous projects while executing project detail
• Understanding and using data
• Teaching/providing professional development to educators
• Exhibit collaborative team skills
• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Ability to:
• Interpret and summarize complex written and oral information
• Exercise initiative and make independent decisions
• Work under stringent deadlines
• Organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks
• Gather, manipulate, interpret, and present statistical data
• Independently perform detailed work of a difficult nature with a high degree of accuracy
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of assignments
• Make presentations to small and large audiences
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing at all levels

Preference will be given to those applicants with:
• Master’s degree
• Teaching certificate
• Bilingual

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.