NEOGOV · 3 days ago
Education Specialist 2 (PCN 057731M)
Anchorage or Juneau, AK
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Alaska's Department of Education & Early Development (DEED). They are seeking a statewide reading specialist responsible for supporting district reading improvement plans, guiding evidence-based instructional practices, and assisting educators in delivering high-quality reading instruction. The role emphasizes data analysis and technical assistance to enhance literacy outcomes across Alaska.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review and support district reading improvement plans
Guide implementation of evidence-based instructional practices
Assist teachers, schools, and districts in delivering high-quality, standards-based reading instruction and curriculum
Conduct data analysis
Promote data-informed decision making
Provide ongoing technical assistance to strengthen literacy outcomes across the state
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in education, one year of which was as a staff advisor/specialist, administrator, supervisor or consultant in planning, developing and maintaining standards and evaluating educational and vocational curricula or educational programs in a specialized field
Completion of the DEED-approved Science of Reading Course (45 hours with Certificate of Completion) is required within one year of employment
Due to the duties assigned to a majority of these positions, applicants may be required to possess an Alaska Teacher Certificate at the time of employment and be required to maintain certification as a condition of employment
Preferred
A minimum of three years of classroom elementary teaching experience, with leadership experience overseeing elementary literacy programming at the school or district level
A valid Driver's License for driving a rental car to attend meetings, training, workshops, and professional development
Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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