Career Opportunities
We seek to build a team dedicated to the goal of dramatically improving student achievement, grounded in the belief that children from all backgrounds can succeed when given the opportunities they deserve, and committed to the core values of our department.
Department: Statewide Supports (CORE)
Classification (Payroll Title): EDUC RGNL ACAD CON
Position Number: 00017707
Reports to: Kirsty Chaffin CTE Director
Anticipated Salary Range: $66,096-$80,000
Last Revised Date: December 2023
Location Notes: Hybrid - This consultant will travel to school districts regularly and should reside within the Mid Cumberland district which includes the following counties:
Cheatham
Davidson
Dickson
Houston
Humphreys
Montgomery
Robertson
Rutherford
Stewart
Sumner
Williamson
Wilson
Department of Education Vision: We will set all students on a path to success.
Priorities: Academics: All Tennessee students will have access to a high-quality education, no matter where they live. · Student Readiness: Tennessee public schools will be equipped to serve the academic and non-academic needs of all students. · Educators: Tennessee will set a new path for the education profession and be the top state to become and remain a teacher and leader.
Position Summary:
Career and technical education (CTE) consultants are an integral part of the CORE regional support team concentrating on instruction of career & technical education and implementation of programs which will prepare students for postsecondary and careers. This position works with the regional CORE office team to support districts in the region with postsecondary and career readiness through the lens of career and technical education and in alignment to requirements of Perkins V. CTE consultants to partner with district leaders to diagnose, plan, implement, and monitor change ideas that will lead to improvement.
The CORE regional support team focuses on helping districts make changes to three key areas: instruction, assessment, and curriculum. CORE consultants provide support by assisting districts in diagnosing, planning, implementing, and monitoring change ideas to improve student outcomes. As the consultants provide this support, they help districts consider coherence across their district by ensuring interconnectedness between district elements of culture, structure, processes, resources, and stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Build trusting relationships and partnerships with district leaders and TDOE department leads
- Facilitate root cause analysis discussions to pinpoint the reasons for strengths/challenges and set goals for improvement in postsecondary and career readiness
- Facilitate planning conversations to determine strategies that may help a district meet the goals resulting from their root cause analysis
- Provide differentiated coaching and support to assist districts in implementing their local applications aimed at improving systems and structures for improved student outcomes in career and technical education
- Support districts in setting clear benchmark indicators and monitoring the progress of their improvement work, including conducting milestone meetings to support implementation of the local application and ensuring progress toward goals
- Engage in district support and coaching focused on middle school career exploration innovations or opportunities
- Collaborate with TDOE department leads on the creation of resources and materials to support district improvement
- Support in CTE monitoring protocol
- Collaborate with CORE regional support team and/or division partners to coordinate supports for districts
- Facilitate or support the facilitation of regional trainings
- Engage in learning opportunities to continuously improve individual and group performance
Essential Functions
- Build trusting relationships and partnerships with district leaders and TDOE department leads
- Facilitate root cause analysis discussions to pinpoint the reasons for strengths/challenges and set goals for improvement in postsecondary and career readiness
- Facilitate planning conversations to determine strategies that may help a district meet the goals resulting from their root cause analysis
- Provide differentiated coaching and support to assist districts in implementing their local applications aimed at improving systems and structures for improved student outcomes in career and technical education
- Support districts in setting clear benchmark indicators and monitoring the progress of their improvement work, including conducting milestone meetings to support implementation of the local application, and ensuring progress toward goals
- Engage in district support and coaching focused on middle school career exploration innovations or opportunities
- Collaborate with TDOE department leads on the creation of resources and materials to support district improvement
- Support in CTE monitoring protocols
- Collaborate with CORE regional support team and/or division partners to coordinate supports for districts
- Facilitate or support the facilitation of regional trainings
- Engage in learning opportunities to continuously improve individual and group performance.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Deep working knowledge of the requirements of Perkins V
- Ability to recognize aligned programs of study, new and innovative career pathways, and industry and labor force needs that should impact long-term planning
- Ability to use coaching to assist district leaders in diagnosing needs specific to career and technical education, use data to drive decision making, and facilitate the creation of plans to address those needs
- Ability to generate research-based, action-oriented recommendations for school and district leaders
- Seeks and is open to opportunities to support innovative practices within CTE programming
- Knowledge of system-level change and ability to identify systemic needs and support continuous improvement
- Self-motivated to actively participate in solving problems, sharing trends and best practices, and contributing to the work of a team
- A tendency to consistently consider the needs of internal and external customers, to provide service at a high level of quality, and to evaluate customer satisfaction
Supervisory Responsibility
N/A
Work Environment
The duties will primarily be carried out indoors, in environmentally controlled conditions. The employee will be required to perform general physical abilities and handle and move objects.
Physical Demands
Physical demands include walking, standing, bending, lifting, climbing stairs, and moving during working hours.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Expected work hours are 37.5 hours per week, from 8-4:30pm with an hour lunch break.
Travel
65-80%
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
To Apply
Go to tn.gov/careers Job Opening 55679 and attach resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to your application.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
Tennessee Department of Education also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact the Tennessee Department of Education, Attn: Human Resources Division, 710 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37243
The Educational Assistant’s (EA) at TSD assist teachers in the classroom with the daily operation of instruction and classroom management. EA’s provide academic support to students in all grades as assigned PreK-6th grade.
Qualifications:
- Completed two years (48 semester hours) of study at an institution of higher learning or obtained an associate degree or higher
- Passed the Para Pro Assessment
- Strongly preferred ASL (American Sign Language) skills
- Computer skills required to assist students on educational devices
- Possess current Tennessee Driver’s license and clean driving record
Terms of Employment:
Full-Time 10-month employment (August – May)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Assist teachers in the classroom
- Provides tutoring help to students
- Assist with student self-help skills
- Substitutes in classroom when teachers are absent
- Supervises students at lunch
- Transports students to various off campus activities
- Prepares instructional materials
- Abides by all state regulations and school procedures
- Prepares a variety of standard records and reports
KSA’s:
- Preferred applicant will be able to communicate fluently through sign language
- Ability to utilize computers and other educational technologies in the classroom
- Knowledge of classroom structure
- Experience working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students in educational settings
- Ability to multi-task and change tasks rapidly
Benefits:
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement pension, 401(k) match, employee assistance program, personal and sick leave (PTO) and more. A full listing of employee benefits can be found here.
Salary:
Starting salary $2,372 per month.
The applicant selected for this position must complete full background checks including fingerprinting.
Background checks will be completed through TBI, FBI, DCS, TN Registry of Sexual Offenders, and TN Registry of Abuse.
Department: Districts and School, Division of Choice Classification (Payroll Title): Education Consultant 1 Position Number: 1006419
Reports to: Director of Program Support
Last Revised Date: 2/27/2024
Anticipated Salary Range: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $47,496.00 -
$59,496.00. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.
Location Notes: This person will be reporting to an office at:
Tennessee Department of Education
Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243
Department of Education Vision: We will set all students on a path to success.
Priorities: Academics: All Tennessee students will have access to a high-quality education, no matter where they live. Student Readiness: Tennessee public schools will be equipped to serve the academic and non-academic needs of all students. Educators: Tennessee will set a new path for the education profession and be the top state to become and remain a teacher and leader.
Position Summary: The ESA Specialist will support the ESA Program by providing timely and accurate technical assistance to prospective account holders by receiving, reviewing, and filing student applications for the program. Additionally, this position will provide administrative support to the leadership team. This work will involve tracking informational spreadsheets, contacting families through phone calls and emails, and other precision data entry and clerical support. This position will play a crucial role in supporting stakeholders during the inaugural implementation of the ESA online application process. This position contributes to the Best for All strategic plan by supporting student success through foundational work in school choice.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and from an accredited college or university and experience equivalent to three years of full time professional educational, instructional, or supervisory/administrative work.
- Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience, on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years.
- Strong technical skills, especially in word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Suite) and networked computer and printer operations
- Strong computer skills;
- Strong data analysis and Excel skills;
- Strong presentation, writing, and proofreading skills;
- Team orientation and willingness to contribute at all levels to meet deadlines;
- Ability to maintain high expectations and rigorous accountability; and
- Ability to develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
Essential Functions
- Providing timely, solutions-oriented, high-quality, and effective technical assistance (TA) to prospective program account holders and schools via email, phone calls, webinars, and virtual meetings/trainings
- Participating in weekly office hours available to ESA Program stakeholders
- Collaborating with supervisor to develop and release training(s) for account holders focused on ESA program.
- Attending ESA events as needed, including school site visits.
- Processing student applications by tracking communications in a spreadsheet or online platform and providing an emailed decision or response to the applicant.
- Communicating effectively with applicants from across the state, utilizing professionalism and clarity in all communication, including phone calls, emails, and in-person interactions
- Developing and managing organizational and data trackers, including tracking for account holder set-up and supporting documentation, as well as ensuring assessment verification, and other statutory ESA Program requirements have been met.
- Contributing to the year-end reporting data for the ESA Program to internal divisions and local administration as related to ESA funding.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Customer Focus: A tendency to consistently consider the needs of internal and external customers, to provide service at a high level of quality, and to evaluate customer satisfaction.
- Communication: Can communicate in a clear, compelling manner both in writing and orally
- Organization: Creates and maintains project management systems to ensure that all pieces of projects are accounted for including goals, benchmarks, and metrics
- Detail Oriented: Can manage both the larger and smaller details of coordinating work— particularly with internal and external stakeholders.
- Relationship Builder: Prioritizes connecting with stakeholders to create high performing relationships built on trust and clear communication.
- Strong Work Ethic: Takes pride in individual ownership of work, maintaining high expectations and timely delivery.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Work Environment
The duties will primarily be carried out indoors, in environmentally controlled conditions.
Physical Demands
Physical demands include walking, standing, bending, lifting, climbing stairs, and moving during working hours. The employee will be required to perform general physical abilities and handle and move objects.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, 12-month/year position. Expected work hours are 37.5 hours per week, from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., with an hour lunch break.
Travel
Occasional travel is required for this role.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
To Apply
Go to tn.gov/careers Job Opening . Please attach resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to your application.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
Tennessee Department of Education also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Capital team at 615-741-5158. You can also direct your request for accommodation in writing to the Tennessee Department of Education, Attn: HR 710 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37243.
Department: Office of Academics, Division of Special Education and Intervention Programs
Classification (Payroll Title): Education Consultant 3
Position Number: 01005847
Reports to: Haley Richardson, Director of Intervention
Anticipated Salary Range: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is 60,000-74,000.
In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.
Last Revised Date: 1/12/2024
Location Notes: Hybrid/Will travel up to 30%; travel demands vary throughout the year
This position will work primarily from a home residence pursuant to the Department’s Alternative Workplace Solutions policy. However, this position will require travel across the state to provide training and support as needed. In-person days will be required at the office address listed below:
Tennessee Department of Education
Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Department of Education Vision: We will set all students on a path to success.
Priorities: Academics: All Tennessee students will have access to a high-quality education, no matter where they live. · Student Readiness: Tennessee public schools will be equipped to serve the academic and non-academic needs of all students. · Educators: Tennessee will set a new path for the education profession and be the top state to become and remain a teacher and leader.
Position Summary:
The Intervention Coordinator will work within the Special Education and Intervention Programs division on the Intervention Programs Team. The coordinator’s work contributes to the Best for All strategic plan through work regarding the Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2) framework, supporting student readiness by aligning services or interventions for all students to prepare them for post- secondary success, as well as developing resources, providing technical assistance, and developing and delivering professional development for the professional growth of educators across the state.
Additionally, as part of the continuum of services, this position will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and expertise in the areas of gifted education across the state. This role will work collaboratively with state and local education leaders, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure that gifted and talented students receive the support and resources to reach their full potential.
Essential Functions:
The Intervention Coordinator is responsible for:
· Working independently and as part of a team to improve performance outcomes for all students in Tennessee.
· Being a good steward of time, talent, and resources to support student achievement.
· Providing guidance and support for the implementation of Tennessee’s RTI2 framework and best practices for intervention and instructional cohesion.
· Developing and organizing professional development sessions for teachers and administrators around appropriate intervention, RTI2, and gifted education, including identification, programming, and differentiated instruction.
· Monitoring trends and evidence of success for all students, such as students with characteristics of dyslexia, English learners, and students with disabilities including intellectually gifted, while providing guidance and creating resources to support districts with the implementation of best practices.
· Communicating and developing documents to provide state-wide guidance through updates to new or existing resources, such as the RTI2 Manual, guidance related to the Universal Reading Screener (URS), as well as documents related to RTI2, and gifted education within TDOE initiatives and strategic professional development.
· Working with the Universal Reading Screener to support districts in meeting compliance with the Tennessee Literacy Success Act’s administration and data reporting requirements.
· Collaborating with key departmental divisions such as Academic Strategy, Assessment, Special Education and Intervention Programs, CORE, Learning Acceleration, Federal Programs and Oversight, and the Office of General Council.
· Recommend and implement policies, programs, and initiatives to support the education of students across the continuum of supports.
· Collaborate with the Director of Psychological and Behavior Services to develop resources for identifying and evaluating students in need of additional services across the continuum.
· Collaborate and seek feedback from stakeholders to support the development and implementation of effective intervention programs for all students across the continuum.
· Provide training and technical assistance to schools and districts in the development and implementation of intervention for all students across the continuum.
· Serve as a liaison between the state department of education, schools, and other organizations involved in intervention for all students across the continuum.
· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to intervention, RTI2, and gifted education.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
· Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
· Experience equivalent to four years of full-time teaching
· Substitution of Graduate Education for Experience: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years
Other Preferred Qualifications:
· Master’s Degree, Ed.S., Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Literacy, Elementary Education, or Intervention, Curriculum & Instruction
· Gifted endorsement or gifted employment standards
· Experience with multiple grade levels
· Instructional or supervisory/administrative work
Experience
· Experience facilitating groups and providing professional development.
· Experience working with teachers, administrators, and other key stakeholders in a variety of settings.
· Working knowledge of Tennessee State Academic Standards, RTI2 Framework, Gifted Education,
· and Child Find processes to develop implementation guidance, providing technical assistance, and professional development.
· Working knowledge of TN 2016 Dyslexia Law, TN Literacy Success Act, TN Investment in Education Act, and IDEA.
· Working knowledge of the TN requirements of universal screening and participation in data- based decision making
· Working knowledge of developing individual plans for students such as Individual Learning Plans for Characteristics of Dyslexia (ILP-D), and intellectually gifted IEP process.
· Working knowledge of best practices in intervention, strategies, scaffolding, access, etc.
· 4 years of experience in teaching or supporting instruction with Tennessee’s RTI2 framework with experience across a varied demographic of students with a variety of learning needs
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
· Developing and updating TDOE RTI2 guidance documents
· Leading and preparing engagement opportunities for stakeholders such as dedicated office hours, communities of practice, and support for professional learning communities.
· Developing and coordinating PD to build an understanding of the RTI2 framework, data-based decision-making, RTI2’s role in special education referrals, gifted education, and cohesion between tiered intervention and Tier I instruction.
· Developing and coordinating classroom evidence-based PD practices for ALL students in the general content classroom.
· Supporting the Director of Intervention with stakeholder engagement opportunities related to intervention and gifted education needs.
· Collaborating with the Statewide Dyslexia Coordinator to ensure normed language regarding topics related to characteristics of dyslexia and dyslexia, including dyslexia-specific intervention and ILP-Ds.
· Supporting LEAs with the development and implementation of ILP-Ds within the statewide system of reporting TN PULSE.
· Supporting LEAs with the administration of universal screening processes (K–12) and the reporting of data for the Universal Reading Screener (K–3), as well as the use of developed
· materials to support data-based decision-making.
· Knowledge of current trends and issues in U.S. and Tennessee special education law, rule, policy, and guidance, with a particular focus on equitable learning opportunities
· State and federal disability definitions and Tennessee evaluation and eligibility standards
· Knowledge of best practices for intervention programs and Gifted Education
· Familiarity with the Tennessee academic standards
· Experience with IEP development
· Understanding of high-quality materials implementation
· Knowledge of educator preparation for school services personnel providers
· Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for developing professional learning for adult learners
· Understanding of how to coordinate statewide education projects and support large-scale implementation, as well as small-scale intensive implementation.
· Supervisory Responsibility:
· This position will not include supervisory responsibilities of other employees.
Work Environment:
The duties will primarily be carried out indoors, in environmentally controlled conditions. The employee will be required to perform general physical abilities and handle and move objects.
Physical Demands:
Physical demands include walking, standing, bending, lifting, climbing stairs, and moving during working hours.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Expected work hours are 37.5 hours per week, from 8-4:30pm with an hour lunch break.
Travel:
This position will work primarily from a remote location at this time. The position requires approximately 30% travel for the purpose of district support. Demands for travel vary throughout the year.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
To Apply:
Go to tn.gov/careers Job Opening 54464 and attach resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to your application.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
Tennessee Department of Education also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact the Tennessee Department of Education, Attn: Human Resources Division, 710 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37243
Department: Office of the Chief Of Staff, Division of Performance & Evaluation
Classification (Payroll Title): Education Consultant 3
Position Number: 00128974
Reports To: Assistant Commissioner of Performance and Evaluation
Last Revised Date: 8/29/2023
Anticipated Salary Range: The starting salary for this position is $59,700 in addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.
Location Notes: This will be a hybrid position requiring both remote and in-person work at the office address listed below.
Tennessee Department of Education
Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Department of Education Vision: We will set all students on a path to success.
Position Summary: The Data Governance Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Data Governance Program at TDOE is executing consistently and effectively as well as moving forward with meeting key business objectives. The individual in this position will be responsible for coordinating with data stewards across the department to resolve critical data governance issues, establish and implement new data governance policies, procedures, and standards, as well as to monitor department-wide compliance. In addition, the individual will support with managing project and contracts across various teams and overseeing communications and logistics across the division.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee all aspects of day-to-day activities of the TDOE Data Governance Program, including meetings and activities of temporary working groups
- Develop and execute a comprehensive communication plan to increase department-wide awareness of the Data Governance Program and engagement among internal stakeholders
- Establish and maintain critical processes that are necessary for the effective functioning of the TDOE Data Governance Program
- Serve as the central point of contact for data stewards and users across the department to report data-related issues and escalate for review by the appropriate operating bodies of the Data Governance Program
- Coordinate with business and technical data stewards across the department to improve quality and security of critical data systems, keep relevant metadata up to date, and ensure compliance with key data policies by TDOE data users
- Develop and maintain the Data Governance Program Metrics dashboard to monitor the performance of the program and track progress towards key program objectives
- Ensure all published data governance policies, standards, and procedures are up to date
- Coordinate with data stewards and stakeholders across the department to support the creation of public-facing TISA resources
- Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the effective implementation of TISA policies
- Build and foster collaborative relationships with external state agencies to work on cross-agency initiatives
- Facilitate the operations and communications within the division, including development and maintenance of critical processes/procedures within the division
- Monitor and track progress of all projects within the division and flag issues for review by the division leadership as needed
- Coordinate with teams within division to identify and clear obstacles/roadblocks
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in data sciences or a related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools (Planner, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and various virtual conferencing platforms
- Proficiency in R programming
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Presentation Skills – Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings (one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and bosses); is effective both inside and outside the organization; commands attention and can manage group processes during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn’t working.
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Design – Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
- Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- System Analysis – Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Systems Evaluation – Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system
- Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Work Environment:
The duties will primarily be carried out indoors, in environmentally controlled conditions. The employee will be required to perform general physical abilities and handle and move objects.
Physical Demands:
Physical demands include walking, standing, bending, lifting, climbing stairs, and moving during working hours.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Expected work hours are 37.5 hours per week, from 8-4:30pm with an hour lunch break.
Travel:
Minimal travel around the state and to limited national meetings and conferences may be required (~5-10%).
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to Grace.Shelton@tn.gov.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
Department: Federal Programs and Oversight
Classification (Payroll Title): EDUC CONSULTANT 3
Position Number: 00118593
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner of Federal Programs
Anticipated Salary Range: $59,700-$85,704
Last Revised Date: December 26, 2023
Location Notes: Nashville, TN. This is a hybrid position. In office days will require the employee to report in person at the following location:
Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243
Department of Education Vision: We will set all students on a path to success.
Priorities: Academics: All Tennessee students will have access to a high-quality education, no matter where they live. Student Readiness: Tennessee public schools will be equipped to serve the academic and non-academic needs of all students. Educators: Tennessee will set a new path for the education profession and be the top state to become and remain a teacher and leader.
Position Description:
The Perkins Grant Manger serves to provide oversight and facilitate post award administration and compliance over the life cycle of federal grants. The position provides support to staff across the agency and in local educational agencies (LEAs) regarding allowability, allocability, and transactional processing on sponsored programs related programmatic needs. The Grant Analyst may perform a range of other duties within the agency, as needed, but are distinguished by their expertise in compliance and grants administration.
Education and Experience
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) full-time professional educational or instructional work, including at least two years of supervisory/administrative or advisory work.
Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years, there being no substitution for the required two years of specialized experience.
Preferred Experience
Bachelor’s degree with three to six years of related experience in grant management
Essential Functions:
· Assists with the agency’s relationships with external funders.
· Assists with answering inquiries from stakeholders to address business, operational, accounting, and reporting needs.
· Assists with implementing changes in accounting, regulatory, and compliance requirements impacting K-12 education.
· Reviews and approves expenditures to ensure appropriate spending on grants.
· Submits reimbursement billings to appropriate contacts at each granting agency and maintains correspondence to ensure timely receipt of reimbursements.
· Monitors sponsored project activity including cost overruns, cost sharing, and unallowable/administrative expenses throughout project lifecycle to ensure compliance. Works collaboratively with department administrators to review costs for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness; ensures compliance with sponsor's requirements and agency’s policies. Works with departments and process partners to resolve issues.
· Performs reconciliation and overall analysis of expenditures and final award closeouts and ensures final reports and invoices are submitted timely to meet sponsor's requirements.
· Provides technical expertise and expert knowledge of grant and accounting procedures, agency policies, and sponsor regulations. Engages in analysis of existing systems and makes recommendations for improvement, lead testing, and enhancements. Assists with report specifications and testing of reports; ensures reports function efficiently and securely.
· Solves problems associated with accuracy of financial information and grant related matters.
· Prepares journal entries, as needed. Supports the annual financial audit process and preparation of grant data files for auditors.
· Provides guidance on policies and completing appropriate documents, initiating transactions, and shepherding operational needs through administrative processes.
· Provides assistance to other agency staff in coordinating activities; works cooperatively and collaboratively with other divisions in the agency to provide seamless support including budgeting of sponsored awards and communication of all grant terms and conditions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Ability to access and present information to district staff, auditors, staff, and agency senior leaders.
· Knowledge and understanding of applicable state and federal regulations, grants management, Uniform Guidance, pertinent regulatory standards, sponsor requirements, and agency policies such and Cost Accounting Standards.
· Understands the role of research/external funding in supporting the agency’s educational mission and strategic goals.
· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access), Adobe Acrobat Pro
· Ability to interpret and analyze financial data/issues and propose viable solutions.
· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work independently and to prioritize workload; ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and have excellent time management skills.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
· Comfortable with new technologies and proven ability to acquire knowledge of new systems in a short period of time. Ability to understand system design and flows.
· Detail orientation: Excellent organization, ability to manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
· Communication skills: Strong written and oral communication skills
· Big-picture orientation: Ability to understand and navigate priorities of own role and team/department within larger context.
· Relationship skills: Ability to build positive relationships with diverse team members and stakeholders.
· Service orientation: Commitment to providing excellent customer service to districts.
· Achievement orientation: Ability to focus on end goal and adjust course as needed along the way.
· Learning leader: Knowledge of principles of professional learning that drive and sustain change.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Work Environment
The duties will primarily be carried out indoors, in environmentally controlled conditions.
Physical Demands
Physical demands include walking, standing, bending, lifting, climbing stairs, and moving during working hours. The employee will be required to perform general physical abilities and handle and move objects.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, 12-month/year position. Expected work hours are 37.5 hours per week, from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., with an hour lunch break
Travel
Occasional travel is required for this role.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
To Apply
Go to tn.gov/careers Job Opening 55577. Please attach resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to your application.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
Tennessee Department of Education also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Capital team at 615- 741-5158. You can also direct your request for accommodation in writing to the Tennessee Department of Education, Attn:HR 710 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37243.
Department: Center of Regional Excellence/CORE (Academics)
Classification (Payroll Title): EDUC RGNL ACADEMIC CONSULTANT
Position Number: 00072694
Reports to: Katie Ward, Director of Academic Supports, SPED
Anticipated Salary Range: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $66,096 - $85,704. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.
Last Revised Date: November 2023
Location Notes: This position will primarily travel to districts within the First region, including:
Bristol City
Carter County
Cocke County
Elizabethton City
Greene County
Greeneville City
Hamblen County
Hancock County
Hawkins County
Johnson City
Johnson County
Kingsport City
Newport City
Rogersville City
Sullivan County
Unicoi County
Washington County
This position will also work from a home residence pursuant to the Department’s Alternative Workplace Solutions policy. Occasional in-person days will be required at the office address listed below:
Tennessee Department of Education
Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Department of Education Vision: We will set all students on a path to success.
Priorities: Academics: All Tennessee students will have access to a high-quality education, no matter where they live. · Student Readiness: Tennessee public schools will be equipped to serve the academic and non-academic needs of all students. · Educators: Tennessee will set a new path for the education profession and be the top state to become and remain a teacher and leader.
Position Summary: Special education consultants are an integral part of the CORE regional support team concentrating on access and supports through Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2), including special education intervention. This position works with the regional CORE office team to support districts in the region with access and supports for special education by partnering with district leaders to diagnose, plan, implement, and monitor change ideas that will lead to improved outcomes for students.
Essential Functions:
The CORE regional support team focuses on helping districts make changes to three key areas: instruction, assessment, and curriculum. CORE consultants provide support by assisting districts in diagnosing, planning, implementing, and monitoring change ideas to improve student outcomes. As the consultants provide this support, they help districts consider coherence across their district by ensuring interconnectedness between district elements of: culture, structure, processes, resources, and stakeholders.
As special education consultants engage in this work, they do the following:
· Build trusting relationships and partnerships with district leaders and TDOE department leads.
· Engage with districts to diagnose specific special education instructional needs including those connected to Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2)
· Facilitate root cause analysis discussions and set goals for improvement that specifically target improvements for SWD
· Facilitate planning conversations to determine strategies that may help a district meet the goals it has determined as a result of the root cause analysis.
· Provide differentiated support to assist districts in implementing their plans aimed at improving systems and structures to support intervention and special education for improved student outcomes.
· Support districts in setting clear benchmark indicators and monitoring the progress of their improvement work.
· Partner with other regional CORE staff to support districts in creating coherence between Tier I instruction and intervention and special education services.
· Collaborate with TDOE department leads on the creation of resources and materials to support district improvement for SWD.
· Collaborate with CORE regional support team to coordinate supports for districts.
· Engage in learning opportunities to continuously improve individual and group performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
· Strong oral and written communication skills
· Demonstrated record of success in improving student outcomes for students with disabilities (preferably at the school or district level)
· Experience leading and managing projects and/or teams (preferably at the school or district level)
· Experience in a leadership role that required problem-solving and implementation of programs or ideas
· Experience coaching others for improvement
· Experience leading and/or facilitating adult learning opportunities
· Demonstrated success in building relationships with other educators and leaders
· Comfort with regular travel throughout the CORE region, and willingness to attend meetings statewide as needed
· Master’s degree, Administrative Endorsement, or Special Education Endorsement (preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
· Deep working knowledge of the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) and Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2)
· Ability to recognize grade level expectations of the Tennessee Academic Standards and articulate how those expectations should impact long-term planning for students with disabilities
· Ability to use coaching to assist district and school leaders in diagnosing instructional needs specific to special education and to facilitate the creation of plans to address those needs.
· Ability to generate research-based, action-oriented recommendations for school and district leaders.
· Knowledge of system-level change and ability to identify systemic needs and support continuous improvement
· Self-motivated to actively participate in solving problems, sharing trends and best practices, and contributing to the work of a team • A tendency to consistently consider the needs of internal and external customers, to provide service at a high level of quality, and to evaluate customer satisfaction
· Successful candidates will exhibit the following:
o Excellence
o Optimism
o Sound Judgment
o Courage
o Teamwork
Supervisory Responsibility:
NA
Work Environment:
The duties will primarily be carried out indoors, in environmentally controlled conditions. The employee will be required to perform general physical abilities and handle and move objects.
Physical Demands:
Physical demands include walking, standing, bending, lifting, climbing stairs, and moving during working hours.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Expected work hours are 37.5 hours per week, from 8-4:30pm with an hour lunch break.
Travel:
First region; 65-80%
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
To Apply:
Go to tn.gov/careers Job Opening 54275 and attach resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to your application.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
Tennessee Department of Education also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact the Tennessee Department of Education, Attn: Human Resources Division, 710 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37243.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience equivalent to three years of full-time increasingly skilled labor and trade
• Preferred certification in electrical or plumbing
• Valid Driver’s License
Terms of Employment:
Full-time, Executive Service 12-Month Position Starting Minimum Salary - $3,150/Month
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Performs a variety of carpentry task in the construction and maintenance of buildings.
• Installs and repairs electrical outlets, circuits, switches, fans, and lighting fixtures.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, water and drainage lines, and sewage disposal fields and plants.
• Paints and decorates interiors and exteriors of buildings.
• Makes repairs and adjustments to laundry, heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning units.
• Operates and utilizes a wide variety of tools and equipment such as assorted hand tools, table saws, skill saws, hand drills, drill presses, pipe cutters, pipe threaders, welding torches, cutting torches, and voltage testers; may operate a pick-up truck or other vehicle in getting to and from the job.
• Follows safety protocols and uses personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Performs grounds duties and/or custodial duties as required by supervisor.
• May keep simple records and make routine reports such as time expended, and materials used.
• May provide training to other staff as necessary.
• As part of your duties, you may be required to mentor a TSD student in the TSD Work Based Learning Program.
Benefits:
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement pension, 401(k) match, employee assistance program, personal and sick leave (PTO) and more. A full listing of employee benefits can be found here Benefits Link.
The applicant selected for this position must complete full background checks including fingerprinting. Background checks will be completed through TBI, FBI, DCS, TN Registry of Sexual Offenders, and TN Registry of Abuse.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's policy of non-discrimination, the Tennessee School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military services in its policies, or in the admission of, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs, services, or activities.
Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have at least one(1) year of custodial work experience.
• Valid Driver’s License
Terms of Employment:
Full-time, Executive Service 12-Month Position Starting Minimum Salary - $2,292 Month
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Serves as a lead custodian with leadership tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Operates and/or utilizes a variety of custodial related tools and equipment, including floor washing machines, buffers, and vacuums.
• Performing General Physical Activities: Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes and buffs floors by hand or by machine.
• Cleans restrooms by sanitizing showers, toilets, cleaning sinks, washing floors and walls, cleaning mirrors, and emptying trash.
• Cleans offices, classrooms, or other facilities by dusting furniture, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, washing walls and windows, emptying trash, and straightening work areas.
• Polices grounds to pick up trash and check for any other needed maintenance.
• May keep simple records and makes routine reports of facility deficiencies and materials needed to accomplish work.
• Performs light maintenance of equipment utilized.
• Trains new custodial workers.
Benefits:
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement pension, 401(k) match, employee assistance program, personal and sick leave (PTO) and more. A full listing of employee benefits can be found here Benefits Link.
The applicant selected for this position must complete full background checks including fingerprinting. Background checks will be completed through TBI, FBI, DCS, TN Registry of Sexual Offenders, and TN Registry of Abuse.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's policy of non-discrimination, the Tennessee School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military services in its policies, or in the admission of, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs, services, or activities.
Description:
Security guards perform a variety of duties in support of school safety, visitor management, and campus security.
Qualifications:
•High school diploma or GED required, additional postsecondary training insecurity or law enforcement preferred
•Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
•SLPI:ASL rating of Survival Plus preferred. American Sign Language (ASL) signclasses and skill development support available for selected qualified applicantswho do not meet the rating level.
Terms of Employment: Full time 12-month employee
Salary: State of TN Salary Grade 018 – 2,450.00 per month
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
•Monitors alarms, cameras, and campus access
•Conducts patrols on foot and in vehicles
•Must be able to conduct patrol on foot and able to remain in one location or position forextended periods of time
•Capable of maintaining order in stressful, dangerous situations
•Able to communicate clearly and able to respond to emergency personnel
Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement pension, 401(k) match, employee assistance program, personal and sick leave (PTO) and more. A full listing of employee benefits can be found here: Benefits Link.
The applicant selected for this position must complete full background checks including fingerprinting. Background checks will be completed through TBI, FBI, DCS, TN Registry of Sexual Offenders, and TN Registry of Abuse.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's policy of non-discrimination, the Tennessee School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military services in its policies, or in the admission of, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs, services, or activities.
Description: The staff interpreter at TSD will provide interpreting services to students, staff, families, and others.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• RID certification (CI, CT, CI/CT, NIC, CDI, etc.) or Tennessee Educational Interpreter License required
• Strong fluency in interpreting voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice in academic settings preferred (*note: voice-to-sign not required for CDI candidates)
• Ability to interpret for Deaf professionals in academic settings
• Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf Culture required
• SLPI:ASL rating of Advanced or above required; SLPI:ASL rating of Intermediate Plus preferred. American Sign Language (ASL) sign classes and skill development support available for selected qualified applicants who do not meet the rating level
Terms of Employment: Full time 12-month employee
Salary: State of TN Salary Grade M - $4975 per month
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve as an interpreter for students, staff, families and other visitors
• Interpret student IEP meetings
• Interpret other meetings as needed (in-service trainings and workshops)
• Support statewide outreach efforts to K-12 educational interpreters
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse population
• Time management skills in scheduling events and meetings
• Ability to prioritize requested services
• Comfortable working with young students and adults
• Ability to provide outreach, training, and support to K-12 educational interpreters in the state
Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement pension, 401(k) match, employee assistance program, personal and sick leave (PTO) and more. A full listing of employee benefits can be found here Benefits Link.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's policy of non-discrimination, the Tennessee School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military services in its policies, or in the admission of, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs, services, or activities.
The applicant selected for this position must complete full background checks including fingerprinting. Background checks will be completed through TBI, FBI, DCS, TN Registry of Sexual Offenders, and TN Registry of Abuse.
Description: Security guards perform a variety of duties in support of school safety, visitor management, and campus security.
Qualifications:
•High school diploma or GED required, additional postsecondary training insecurity or law enforcement preferred
•Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
•SLPI:ASL rating of Survival Plus preferred. American Sign Language (ASL) signclasses and skill development support available for selected qualified applicantswho do not meet the rating level.
Terms of Employment: Full time 12-month employee
Salary: TSD Salary Grade 801 – 2,450 per month
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
•Monitors alarms, cameras, and campus access
•Conducts patrols on foot and in vehicles
•Must be able to conduct patrol on foot and able to remain in one location or position forextended periods of time
•Capable of maintaining order in stressful, dangerous situations
•Able to communicate clearly and able to respond to emergency personnel
•Must be willing to learn American Sign Language as defined by 5.9000 School LanguagePolicy as demonstrated by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview.
Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement pension, 401(k) match, employee assistance program, personal and sick leave (PTO) and more. A full listing of employee benefits can be found here: Benefits Link.
The applicant selected for this position must complete full background checks including fingerprinting. Background checks will be completed through TBI, FBI, DCS, TN Registry of Sexual Offenders, and TN Registry of Abuse.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's policy of non-discrimination, the Tennessee School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military services in its policies, or in the admission of, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs, services, or activities.