Education Professional I

Position Number: 22082926

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: 10/29/2026

ADE

Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.

Position Information

Job Series: Education - Education Professional Services

Classification: Education Professional I

Class Code: EES01P

Pay Grade: SPC02

Salary Range: $64,570 - $95,564

Job Summary

The Education Professional I is responsible for designing, delivering, and assessing educational programs and curricula within an academic or training environment. This role involves applying academic, instructive, and pedagogical principles and best practices to enhance student learning and development. The Education Professional I may work in various settings, including schools, colleges, institutes, training centers, and other educational organizations. They collaborate with educators, administrators, and a variety of assorted personnel in an attempt to ensure the delivery of high-quality education and support the achievement of learning outcomes.

Data Specialist manages the operational, data, and information-systems associated with DESE Learning Services projects. This role ensures high-quality data collection, system integration, fidelity monitoring, and real-time reporting across Arkansas schools.This position is intentionally designed for a professional with strong data management, analytics, and information-systems expertise, serving as the connective tissue between schools, vendors, evaluators, and ADE leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and implement educational programs, lesson plans, and curricula aligned with agency goals and standards. Develop techniques for delivering engaging and effective instruction to students, using a variety of teaching methods and materials. Assess student learning and progress through formative and summative evaluations. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to student performance and program activities. Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and a variety of assorted personnel in an attempt to improve educational practices and outcomes. Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education. Cultivate a learning environment that supports student engagement and success. Use educational technology and tools to enhance instruction and learning experiences. Advocate for policies and initiatives that support the advancement of education.

• Manage day-to-day project operations, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with initiatives.
• Oversee all project data pipelines, ensuring accurate, timely, and secure integration of tutoring, assessment, fidelity, and attendance data.
• Maintain project dashboards tracking dosage, fidelity, attendance, staffing, and key performance indicators.
• Coordinate cross-checks between platform data, district submissions, and state systems.
• Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports highlighting trends, risks, and implementation flags.
• Support rapid-cycle improvement by identifying data-based issues related to dosage, fidelity, or participation.
• Support the preparation of federal performance reports, evaluation appendices, and dissemination products.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. Empathy and patience in working with students and colleagues. Proficiency in using instructional design and assessment tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education, a specific subject area, or a related field.

Comprehensive knowledge of educational principles, practices, and curriculum development.

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Experience in using educational technology and digital tools.

Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to education.

Certification in teaching or educational administration preferred.

Ability to work effectively with educators and a variety of assorted personnel.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, information systems, education, public policy, or a related field.
• Experience in data-intensive project coordination or systems management.
• Strong proficiency with data tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, RStudio, dashboards, data validation workflows).
• Experience working with education data systems (student information systems, assessment platforms, or tutoring platforms).
• Familiarity with research or evaluation projects (RCTs, quasi-experimental studies, or large pilots).
• Demonstrated experience managing large, multi-source datasets and operational dashboards.
• Experience working with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Visio).Experience with Microsoft 365, Teams, Sharepoint, and Power Platform.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee's demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Little Rock