Reference #: 4601352 THE POSITION

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact on Pennsylvania's educational system? The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is seeking a Basic Education Associate 2 to join our dedicated team. This is an advanced professional education lead worker role with responsibility to develop, research, and evaluate leadership professional development programs and resources, most specifically to the role of a Pennsylvania Administrator. Do not miss this opportunity to move forward in your professional career.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Basic Education Associate 2 administers professional development programs for school administrators that address leadership development, including the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL) Program. Work includes leading the development and administration of resources PDE provides to schools, for the purpose of leadership development, including web applications, quarterly newsletter, forums, and training materials. You will have the opportunity to evaluate course enrollment throughout the year, adding courses when needed and canceling/combining courses when enrollment is low. This position plans and conducts professional development across the state regarding the sharing of best practice related to leadership development and principal evaluation systems; including the coordination with other partners (in and out of state) to further provide technical assistance and supports to schools, districts, Intermediate Units, and others. This also includes providing direct support to the team managing PDE's annual SAS Institute conference.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, 1 day a week in the office. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Position involves travel. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Basic Education Associate l; or Five years of professional experience in the field of education; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements: This particular position also requires a valid and active Administrative Certificate. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accept d. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.