What are the responsibilities and job description for the At-Risk Program Specialist, Student Support Services (PED #10114157) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
All positions at the NM Public Education Department are based in Santa Fe.
MISSION: EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND RELEVANCE - The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.
VISION: ROOTED IN OUR STRENGTHS - Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.
Student Support Services Division
Core Values
The core values of the Student Support Services Division (SSS) are the very foundation on which all agency work is built. We share an agency-wide laser focus on students, families, communities, programs and social justice. SSS works in close partnership with all NMPED divisions to create conditions to stand up our vision and live our mission across the great state of New Mexico.
SSS Houses At-Risk Intervention Response Bureau, Black Education, Hispanic Education; Safe and Healthy Schools Bureau; Student Success and Wellness; and Title I: Student, School and Family Support Bureau. Leadership and oversight of all state and federal education acts also lives under the SSS umbrella.
Why does the job exist?
The position provides technical assistance, consultation, and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) regarding educational programs and services for at-risk student populations. This position supports continuous improvement efforts by assisting LEAs in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating educational plans, accreditation processes, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The specialist collaborates with school districts, administrators, and educational stakeholders to ensure effective educational standards, policies, procedures, and planning strategies are in place to improve outcomes for at-risk students.
How does it get done?
Technical Assistance and Consultation to LEAs
Provide guidance and support to LEAs regarding at-risk programming, educational planning, accreditation requirements, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
Accreditation and Educational Plan Monitoring
Coordinate, review, and monitor Educational Plans and accreditation processes to ensure timely completion and compliance with established standards.
Compliance Monitoring and Program Oversight
Monitor LEA compliance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to at-risk student services and educational programs.
Professional Development and Workshops
Develop and conduct workshops, training, and staff development activities related to accreditation, educational planning, continuous improvement, and at-risk student groups.
Educational Planning and Continuous Improvement Support
Assist LEAs with planning strategies, school improvement initiatives, program evaluation methods, and implementation of continuous improvement processes.
Evaluation and Data Analysis
Assist with evaluation plans, review educational data, analyze program effectiveness, and provide recommendations for improvement.
Reporting, Documentation, and Collaboration
Prepare reports, maintain records, collaborate with stakeholders, attend meetings, and support departmental initiatives and special projects.
Who are the customers?
Education stakeholders in New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
Education stakeholders in New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, or Business Administration and four (4) years of experience as a teacher and/or program administrator. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Simone Vann, (505) 470-5285, or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
All positions at the NM Public Education Department are based in Santa Fe.
MISSION: EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND RELEVANCE - The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.
VISION: ROOTED IN OUR STRENGTHS - Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.
Student Support Services Division
Core Values
The core values of the Student Support Services Division (SSS) are the very foundation on which all agency work is built. We share an agency-wide laser focus on students, families, communities, programs and social justice. SSS works in close partnership with all NMPED divisions to create conditions to stand up our vision and live our mission across the great state of New Mexico.
SSS Houses At-Risk Intervention Response Bureau, Black Education, Hispanic Education; Safe and Healthy Schools Bureau; Student Success and Wellness; and Title I: Student, School and Family Support Bureau. Leadership and oversight of all state and federal education acts also lives under the SSS umbrella.
Why does the job exist?
The position provides technical assistance, consultation, and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) regarding educational programs and services for at-risk student populations. This position supports continuous improvement efforts by assisting LEAs in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating educational plans, accreditation processes, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The specialist collaborates with school districts, administrators, and educational stakeholders to ensure effective educational standards, policies, procedures, and planning strategies are in place to improve outcomes for at-risk students.
How does it get done?
Technical Assistance and Consultation to LEAs
Provide guidance and support to LEAs regarding at-risk programming, educational planning, accreditation requirements, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
Accreditation and Educational Plan Monitoring
Coordinate, review, and monitor Educational Plans and accreditation processes to ensure timely completion and compliance with established standards.
Compliance Monitoring and Program Oversight
Monitor LEA compliance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to at-risk student services and educational programs.
Professional Development and Workshops
Develop and conduct workshops, training, and staff development activities related to accreditation, educational planning, continuous improvement, and at-risk student groups.
Educational Planning and Continuous Improvement Support
Assist LEAs with planning strategies, school improvement initiatives, program evaluation methods, and implementation of continuous improvement processes.
Evaluation and Data Analysis
Assist with evaluation plans, review educational data, analyze program effectiveness, and provide recommendations for improvement.
Reporting, Documentation, and Collaboration
Prepare reports, maintain records, collaborate with stakeholders, attend meetings, and support departmental initiatives and special projects.
Who are the customers?
Education stakeholders in New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
Education stakeholders in New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, or Business Administration and four (4) years of experience as a teacher and/or program administrator. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Simone Vann, (505) 470-5285, or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $36 - $55