Cte Accountability Program Specialist

Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

CTE Accountability Program Specialist

Job Location:

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Section
Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $63000 - $68000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 11/26/25

Job Summary:

This position will provide broad and individualized technical assistance to CTE participating LEAs including CTEDs and community colleges to ensure high-quality data submissions monitor and audit CTE data assist with state-level data reporting and analytics.
Provide technical assistance and training for the CTE Data Portal system.
Rare in-state and out-of-state travel may be required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Job Duties:

Assist with CTE data reporting and analytics by providing individualized technical assistance to CTE school districts CTEDs and community colleges
Continuously monitor and verify data to ensure accuracy and work with school districts to research and address discrepancies
Develop and maintain system and programmatic policies manuals standard procedures forms and other organizational and technical documentation regarding CTE data reporting
Gather data and prepare reports for program planning system maintenance and another department needs as required!
Works with internal and external stakeholders to enhance troubleshoot and maintain the CTE Data Portal online data collection system
Conducts user acceptance testing on CTE Data Portal system enhancements and updates
Presents in-person and virtual technical training for CTE Data Portal and other data reporting/analytics processes and procedures

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:
Spreadsheets and database programs
Data collection and reporting practices
Research techniques and data analysis
Applicants must have experience with advanced-level spreadsheet and database software.

Skills in:
Technical Writing
Problem-solving
Intermediate to advanced skills in using Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel or other spreadsheet software

Ability to:
Communicate technical material to non-technical audiences
Prioritize conflicting demands on time and resources
Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Selective Preference(s):

Preference will be given to those applicants with experience with CTE data reporting or other school data reporting.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks required documents and if applicable a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Retirement :

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment subject to waiting period. On or shortly after your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling or emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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Required Experience:

IC