Basic Education Associate 1

Are you interested in strengthening learning opportunities for students across Pennsylvania? If so, consider joining the Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction as a Basic Education Associate 1 where you will work with schools and partners to guide federal program requirements and support student success. This is a chance to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact on education by providing guidance and support to schools to improve educational services. Make your career goals a reality with us!

This position supports schools and agencies by providing guidance, training, and monitoring for federal education programs. The role helps ensure that programs follow state and federal requirements and support student learning. As a Basic Education Associate 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Technical Assistance: Provide guidance to school districts, intermediate units, charter schools, and nonpublic schools on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements
• Program Management: Oversee Title I, Part D activities and update guidance and resources based on regulation changes
• Committee Leadership: Lead planning efforts for the annual Neglected and Delinquent Symposium and support committee activities
• Monitoring Duties: Conduct annual reviews for Neglected and Delinquent institutions
• Training Delivery: Develop and present training sessions for state and national conferences and workshops
• Application Review: Review and approve grant applications, amendments, waivers, and audit responses

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of professional experience in the field of education; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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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.

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.

• 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.