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.

Assistant Principal: Upper School - TN School for the Deaf, Knoxville

Assistant Principal will support an academic program that exemplifies excellence and equity such that all students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to successfully make decisions and determine their own life path.

Qualifications:

Valid Tennessee professional educator license with an administrative endorsement or demonstrated progress toward this endorsement
Master’s Degree or beyond in educational leadership/administration/supervision
Degree in Deaf Education and/or working knowledge in the area of the deafness, hard of hearing, and special populations
Sign Language SLPI level of Advanced or higher
Demonstrates a deep understanding of the unique challenges associated with educating students who are deaf/hard of hearing.
Previous administrative and/or supervisory experience preferred
Demonstrated record of performance that exceeds expectations
Technology acumen and proficiency including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, internet-based applications, typing and word processing skills.

Terms of Employment:

Full-Time 11-month teacher contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Works with the Lead Principal to develop, articulate, and implement a vision of learning that includes high goals for student achievement that are shared and supported by the school community. Values, supports, and believes in high standards for all students across the spectrum of socio-economic demographics and academic potential
Articulates the vision and strategic mission the Tennessee School for the Deaf and works collaboratively with the Lead Principal to support teachers, parents, community leaders, higher education partners, and others to continuously improve instructional excellence.
Listens effectively to families, students, and the school community. Considers and responds to the input of stakeholders in a timely fashion
Strategically aligns leadership behaviors with stated values and goals to drive required change. Develops strategic plan with effective solutions.
Supports a culture of integrity, fairness, and high ethical standards. Builds strong relationships with teachers that is based on mutual respect, trust, and empathy.
Supports systems and programs that promote learning, collaboration, and communication throughout the school.
Conducts and manages IEPs, insuring communications with parents are timely and accurate and that goals, objectives and benchmarks are appropriate and effectively addressed.
Manages student behavior and student scheduling.
Supports classroom teaching by working with the Lead Principal by setting clear expectations and observing, coaching, and evaluating teachers and staff in accordance with the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM). Obtains and maintains TEAM Observer certification through completing training and passing certification exam.
Understands and upholds all personnel policies as outlined by the State Department of Education, as well as state and federal EEO provisions.
Completes reports and plans for the CTE department.
Supports the safety, maintenance and administration of the school. Helps manage safety drills and emergency programs in coordination with security and facilities staff.
Manages and oversees student conduct, discipline, attendance, records and reports with staff assistance.
Participates in and supports the supervision and administration of extracurricular programs and school athletic programs with staff assistance, as applicable.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KSA’s:

Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, adapting appropriately to audience and message
Knowledge of best practices in the areas of responsibilities
Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements in areas of responsibility
Manage and organize multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to make student centered decisions
Ability to establish collaborative relationships with all stakeholders
Holds self and others accountable for student learning
Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to continuous learning
Seeks out and acts upon performance feedback

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:

Assistant Principal salary is based on Teacher Salary contract. Additional Assistant Principal supplemental will also be included in accordance with the 2019-2020 SSS Salary Policy.

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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.

Associate General Counsel/Staff Attorney for SBE

The Tennessee State Board of Education (“State Board”) is seeking a full-time attorney to handle educator license discipline cases from intake of educator misconduct reports through case resolution. The Associate General Counsel/Staff Attorney will analyze educator misconduct reports and associated investigative materials, prepare discipline recommendations, draft consent orders, and represent the State Board in administrative hearings, mediations, and settlement discussions for assigned educator discipline cases. This position will work closely with other license discipline attorneys, paralegals and interns to ensure effective management of the State Board’s license discipline work. In addition, the Associate General Counsel/Staff Attorney is responsible for maintaining and building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to magnify and improve the Board’s licensure discipline work, and communicates with school districts, educators, law enforcement, and other stakeholders regarding license actions.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively, multi-task, work with a variety of stakeholders, and manage a diverse, high- volume caseload. This position is an important opportunity to ensure Tennessee continues to uphold a high bar for educator licensure and student safety, and to further the Board’s efforts to ensure that all students have access to great teachers and leaders.

About the Tennessee State Board of Education

The State Board’s mission is to ensure policies and systems are in place so that all students are prepared for success after graduation. We work closely with the Department of Education, local school districts, and stakeholders across the state to ensure equity, oversight, and transparency in K-12 education policy.

Additionally, the State Board is charged by law with complete jurisdiction over the issuance of K-12 educator licenses in Tennessee. This includes the intake of reports of educator misconduct, and responsibility for determining appropriate license discipline action including denial, formal reprimand, suspension, or revocation of an educator’s license.

Job Responsibilities

The Associate General Counsel/Staff Attorney is responsible for the following:
Managing an assigned caseload of educator misconduct cases, including opening new cases reported to the State Board, analyzing investigative materials relevant to assigned case files, formulating discipline recommendations based on applicable facts, rules, and laws, and seeing cases through resolution. This includes:
Preparation of license action recommendations for the State Board staff case review committee and presentation of cases before this committee;
Docketing cases with the Secretary of State’s Administrative Procedures Division and representing the State Board at administrative hearings before an Administrative Law Judge;
Drafting motions, orders, discovery, and other filings;
Presenting and explaining license discipline recommendations to the State Board at quarterly meetings;
Participating in mediation and negotiating settlements when appropriate;
Participating in regular check-ins with the Office of Educator Licensure and Preparation (OELP) within the Tennessee Department of Education to improve inter-agency communication and problem-solving; and
Working with the license discipline team to refine and improve processes for management of educator misconduct cases to ensure timely resolution of all cases.
Conducting legal research and writing on a variety of topics relevant to license discipline and the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.
Assisting drafting rules and policies relating to licensure discipline.
Providing legal advice to the State Board and Board staff regarding licensure discipline, administrative procedure, and other legal matters as requested.
Working with other attorneys on staff to prepare and present to school districts and other interested stakeholder organizations regarding the State Board’s process for handling license discipline cases.
Responding to inquiries regarding the State Board’s licensure discipline work from a variety of stakeholders including school district representatives, teachers and their counsel, witnesses, and others.
Working with the General Counsel to timely respond to media inquiries and public records requests regarding licensure cases as prescribed under the law.
Delegating appropriate work to assigned paralegal(s).
Managing other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who have:
Strong legal research and writing skills, as well as excellent oral and written advocacy skills.
Litigation/case management experience, and other demonstrated project-management experience. Experience litigating administrative cases under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act is a plus.
Ability to multi-task and effectively and efficiently manage a high-volume case load.
A demonstrated commitment to meeting and exceeding expectations, and a history of getting things done.
Strong personal presence and communication skills necessary to interact and develop positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to produce high-quality work both independently and as part of a growing team.
Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, transparency, and public service.
Graduation from an accredited, four-year college or university, a Juris Doctorate, and at least three (3) years of experience as a licensed attorney is required. Candidates must possess a current Tennessee law license. Knowledge of education law and policy, administrative procedure, experience advising government agencies, or prior experience with Board relations are preferred but not required.

Salary

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to Angela.C.Sanders@tn.gov by March 31, 2023.

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.

Budget Specialist

Job Title: Budget Specialist

Department: Finance

Classification (Payroll Title): EDUC CONSULTANT 2 Position Number: 1005766

Reports to: Budget Director Last Revised Date: 1/18/2023 Location: Remote/Nashville Office

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 Finance Consultant – Budget is responsible for a variety of routine financial (budget) processes and projects that require the application of well-established budget principles, theories, and concepts in one or more phases of the budgetary process to support division program teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and, at least two years of full-time work experience in accounting and/or finance, and/or budget.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including 30 hours in accounting and, at least three years of full-time work experience in accounting and/or finance, and/or budget.
OR
Master of Business Administration with concentration in accounting or finance and at least one year of full-time work experience in accounting and/or finance, and/or budget.

Essential Functions

Assist the Budget Director with divisional budget planning
Assist the Budget Director with monthly budget monitoring and business manager meetings
Assist the Budget Director with position management
Update and maintain datasets, budget check and process procurement and contract requests, and perform special projects as assigned
Act as extra capacity support as assigned (Procurement, Fiscal Note Review, Operations) and complete special projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Active learning
Data and systems analysis
Strong written and oral communication skills
Critical thinking, mathematical and deductive reasoning
Ability to take initiative and be proactive in problem solving
Strong time management skills, exceptional organization, and meticulous attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)

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

No travel is required for this role at this time.

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

Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: Maryanne.Durski@tn.gov

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 Division, 710 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37243.

Data and Accountability Coordinator (TPCSC)

Job Description

The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission (Charter Commission) is seeking a full-time data and accountability coordinator.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, manage multiple projects with ambitious deadlines, and write and communicate effectively. This position is an excellent opportunity to support the Charter Commission, which was established in 2019 by the General Assembly.

The Charter Commission is comprised of nine members selected by the governor and representing a broad geographic cross-section of the state. The Commission’s focus on the authorization of quality charter schools will enable deeper engagement with local districts and stakeholders, and in turn ensure that decisions impacting students’ and families’ access to high-quality charter schools are made based on a full appreciation of communities’ specific educational needs. The Commission commenced hearing charter school appeals and reviewing charter school applications in 2021 and assumed responsibility of the authorized charter schools of the State Board of Education in the 2021-22 school year. The Commission’s school district will have 13 charter schools across two geographic districts in 2023-24 serving approximately 6,000 students.

Job Responsibilities

Under the direction of the director of authorizing, this position will be responsible for the following:

· Work with the director of authorizing to coordinate the annual charter school new-start appeal process including facilitation of review committees, reviewing new start applications, scheduling of capacity interviews, drafting agendas, preparing materials, and drafting charter application recommendations.

· Support the deputy director of authorizing with compiling, analyzing, and tracking all state accountability data provided by the Tennessee Department of Education for Commission schools.

· Support the director of authorizing and deputy director of authorizing with compiling historical charter school performance data for decisions including, interim reviews, renewals, and plans of correction.

· Work with the director of authorizing and deputy director of authorizing to coordinate and prepare materials related to the application process of any charter school operating under the Achievement School District that is seeking authorization by the Charter Commission.

· Work with the authorizing team to produce an annual performance report of authorized charter schools based on the Charter Commission’s performance frameworks.

· Support the Charter Commission staff’s pre-opening process for new charter schools authorized by the Charter Commission.

· Support the Charter Commission staff’s annual site visits to authorized charter school and coordinate the scheduling and materials for the visit.

· Work with the director of authorizing to oversee the document collection process for the State Board’s authorizer evaluation process and support the process to ensure the Commission maintains its responsibilities to be a high-quality authorizer.

· Support and collaborate with the special assistant to the executive director and director of external affairs to update the Charter Commission website as it relates to authorizing and appeals.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with authorized charter schools and both internal and external stakeholders.

· All other duties as assigned by the director of authorizing.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who have:

· A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (required); a Master’s degree is preferred but not required.

· A demonstrated commitment to meeting expectations at a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles;

· A willingness to be flexible and learn new things and embrace continuous improvement;

· Like working with a team and collaborating across workstreams;

· A demonstrated high level of proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and experience working with large amounts of data and analysis.

· A demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and draw conclusions from state accountability data as provided from the Tennessee Department of Education for the use of high stakes decisions by the Commission.

· A demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and the ability to draft and proof high-stakes documents for accuracy and grammatical correctness.

· A general understanding of charter schools and charter school autonomies;

· Strong communication skills including demonstrated ability to navigate hard conversations;

· Demonstrated public speaking ability;

· Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated capacity to manage multiple long-term projects and short-term deadlines; and

· Strong personal presence necessary to interact and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included. The targeted start date for the position is July 2023, and the location for the position is in Nashville, TN. The individual in this role will be required to be in the office in-person a few days a week, and there is no option to be exclusively remote.

How to Apply

Please send a brief email (approximately 250 words or less) about your interest in the position and a resume to Beth Figueroa at beth.figueroa@tn.gov. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Deputy Chief of Staff

Department: Office of Commissioner

Classification (Payroll Title): EdCon4

Position Number: 01005357

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Last Revised Date: March 9, 2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: The anticipated annual salary for this position is $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

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.

Essential Functions:

Human Resources: HR paperwork processing including managing the signature process and form completion; tracking/managing the interview process; participation in interviews; reviewing all job postings for quality, alignment and completion; reviewing internal office SMART goals, ensuring completion of 90-day plans; effective onboarding and offboarding
Finance and Procurement: Ownership of invoice tracking (including status of contracts and payments); facilitation of the procurement process general budget management for the office; review and sign-off on quality documents for every step in the procurement process.
Communication and Engagement: Assist communication and engagement teams with management of stakeholder groups and advisory bodies. Collaborate with team on agenda development and messaging for agency-wide content, understanding and apply appropriate terminology. Policy, references, documents, approaches, etc. given the context, stakeholders, and landscape.
Office and team culture: Ensure Director of Talent milestones and deliverables are met to achieve the vision of the Chief of Staff in a timeline and efficient manner.
- Office support: Oversee the quality completion of any reporting required by or produced by the office; serve as the point of contact for bill and fiscal analyses; executing cabinet-level processes and deliverables as needed. Oversee the collaboration of chiefs of staff across the office to ensure procedural understanding and agency alignment.
  - Chief Support:
    - Create and manage processes for tracking work products and projects among the staff of the Chief of Staff, including:
    - milestone and deliverable tracking
    - Robust, efficient product review processes
    - Weekly commissioner’s office meeting agendas, notes, and next steps
    - Weekly milestone and deliverable reports and briefing books to be shared with chief of staff
    - Facilitating meaningful collaboration with offices across the department on key initiatives
    - Time and task prioritization for chief of staff
    - Prioritization matrices across commissioner’s office

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Project Management: Ability to create and manage against coherent project plans and work plans 
Achievement Orientation: Ability to focus on end goal and adjust course as needed along the way 
Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills 
Big Picture Orientation: Understands and navigates priorities of own role and department within larger context  
Detail Orientation: Excellent organization and ability to meet deadlines 
Relationship Builder: Ability to build positive relationships with diverse team members and stakeholders. 
Service Orientation: Understands a students-first approach and our role as an agency of service to Tennesseans  
Data and Outcomes Driven: Operates with an outcomes-orientation and data-driven mindset 
Other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

The duties of this role 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:

Some travel (~15-25%) across the state required. A driver's license and reliable transportation is required.

Other Duties:

To Apply:

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Chelsea.crawford@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.

Deputy General Counsel Opening

Tennessee State Board of Education: Deputy General Counsel

The Tennessee State Board of Education (“State Board”) is seeking a full-time Deputy General Counsel to provide strategic management of the growing educator license discipline team and to support the General Counsel to advise the State Board on legal issues affecting K-12 education policy. The Deputy General Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel and serve as the leader of the license discipline team, focused on the team’s organization and success. Duties will include providing critical support to State Board attorneys to analyze educator misconduct cases and to prepare for administrative hearings and mediations, recommending rule or law revisions regarding license discipline to the General Counsel, and establishing effective and efficient processes for management of license discipline cases. In furtherance of this work, the Deputy General Counsel will be responsible for maintaining and building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to amplify and improve the Board’s license discipline work though conducting strategic, quality trainings and outreach with key stakeholders.

In addition, the Deputy General Counsel will support the General Counsel to advise the State Board on K- 12 education policy and laws affecting the State Board’s work, including analyzing and revising State Board rules and policies, representing the State Board in administrative actions, and responding to inquiries from the media and the public regarding State Board actions and policy.

This position is an important opportunity to ensure Tennessee continues to uphold a high bar for educator licensure and student safety, and to further the State Board’s efforts to ensure that all students have access to great teachers and leaders.About the Tennessee State Board of Education

About the Tennessee State Board of Education

The State Board’s mission is to ensure policies and systems are in place so that all Tennessee students are prepared for success after graduation. We work closely with the Tennessee Department of Education, local school districts, and stakeholders across the state to ensure equity, oversight, and transparency in K-12 education policy.

Additionally, the State Board is charged by law with complete jurisdiction over the issuance of K-12 educator licenses in Tennessee. This includes the intake of reports of educator misconduct from school districts, and responsibility for determining appropriate license discipline action including denial, formal reprimand, suspension, or revocation of an educator’s license.

Job Responsibilities

The Deputy General Counsel is responsible for the following:

· Leading and managing the educator license discipline team consisting of three (3) attorneys and two (2) paralegals, including:

o Consulting with attorneys on hearing and settlement strategy to support successful resolution of assigned educator misconduct cases.

o Attending and participating in administrative hearings and mediations in support of attorneys.

o Leading regular team meetings and individual check-ins, setting individual attorney and team goals, and evaluating individual and team performance.

o Driving strategic decisions regarding case management processes and recommending changes to State Board rules and policies governing license discipline, in addition to any necessary legislative changes to support and strengthen the Board’s license discipline authority.

· Creating and executing on a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan to educate local school districts, charter schools, private schools, educator preparation providers and other key groups regarding the State Board’s license discipline work. This will involve conducting trainings, developing, and improving upon current resources, and cultivating new relationships to increase the visibility and knowledge of the State Board’s work in this area. Other engagement duties will include:

o Serving as the main point of contact and leading regular check-ins with the Office of Educator Licensure and Preparation (OELP) within the Tennessee Department of Education to improve inter-agency communication and problem-solving regarding license discipline work.

o Managing timely responses to media inquiries and public records requests regarding license discipline cases as prescribed under the law.

· Supporting the General Counsel to advise the State Board on various K-12 education policy issues and laws affecting the State Board’s work, reviewing State Board contracts, advising on ethics and conflict of interest requirements, analyzing, and revising State Board rules and policies, and testifying before legislative committees regarding license discipline work when necessary.

· Litigating administrative due process and/or declaratory order actions involving the State Board including drafting legal briefs and motions, responding to discovery, etc.

· Managing other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who have:

· Experience litigating administrative, civil, or criminal cases resulting in positive results for clients (experience litigating cases under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act is a plus).

· Proven leadership experience and ability to effectively manage a team.

· Strong legal research and writing skills, as well as excellent oral and written advocacy skills.

· Strong personal presence and superior communication skills necessary to interact and develop positive professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Experience developing and conducting effective and engaging trainings and outreach.

· Proven ability to produce high-quality work both independently and as part of a team.

· A demonstrated commitment to meeting and exceeding expectations, and a history of achieving stated objectives while managing varied, competing matters and projects.

· Aptitude to work in a collaborative, collegial, and respectful manner, and to maintain positive and professional relationships with coworkers.

· Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, transparency, and public service.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, a Juris Doctorate, and at least nine

(9) years of experience as a licensed attorney is required. Candidates must possess a current Tennessee law license in good standing. Knowledge of education law and policy, administrative procedure, experience advising government agencies, or prior experience with board relations are a plus, but not required.

The State Board’s office is in Nashville, Tennessee, and operates under a hybrid working arrangement that includes both in-office presence and remote work. Applicants must be in or willing to relocate to the middle Tennessee/Nashville area.

Salary

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to Angela.C.Sanders@tn.gov by May 22, 2023.

Director of Human Resources

Office: Operations

Classification (Payroll Title): HR Director 3

Position Number: 00017133

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Last Revised Date: January 13, 2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: The anticipated annual salary for this position is $132,900 yearly In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included

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. Whole Child: Tennessee public schools will be equipped to serve the academics 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 Director of Human Resources is responsible for supporting the priorities of the TDOE and directing the human resources management functions of the department including classification/compensation administration, position control, hiring, career planning and development, professional development and training, performance management, employee relations, and all other HR-related activities. The HR Director assigns, trains, supervises, and evaluates the activities of the Human Resources staff and their work; makes recommendations and decisions on human resources actions such as employment, promotions, demotions, transfers, retention, and salary adjustments; and advises department leadership on HR matters. This position also provides policy guidance and assists with policy development pertaining to human resources functions. The HR Director interacts with all levels of employees and officials internally and externally to provide explanation and interpretation of policies, regarding complaints and policy issues, regarding difficult employee issues, and as a liaison to departmental leadership and the Department of Human Resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree or HR certification preferred.

Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in full-time professional educational or instructional work, including at least two (2) years of supervisory/administrative or advisory work. Substitution of 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, there being no substitution for the required two years of specialized experience. OR One year of experience as an Education Consultant 2 with the State of Tennessee. Applicants may be required to possess a valid driver’s license. The applicant should reside in Tennessee.

Essential Functions:

Direct all hiring and other HR transactions for the department to ensure that all hiring and other position and employee related transactions are performed within the rules, policies, and deadlines of the Departments of Human Resources, Finance & Administration, and Education. HR processes and documents must comply with audit standards.
Provide guidance and make recommendations to TDOE leadership, managers, and employees on employee relations matters. Work with the General Counsel's Office to ensure all investigations are thoroughly investigated within established timelines. Successful navigation of employee relations issues which results in a positive impact on employee retention/turnover, engagement, and satisfaction.
Supervise the administration, provision, and implementation of all mandatory manager and employee trainings to TDOE staff according to the timelines set forth in the DOHR learning and development policy. Employee and supervisory training should provide employees with the tools needed to be successful.
Work with ASD and State Special Schools leadership and staff to hire qualified candidates successfully and provide guidance on human resources matters, including performance management and employee relations matters.
Manage and staff the HR team to ensure all HR roles, responsibilities, and goals are completed in an efficient and accurate manner.
Automate internal HR processes and develop an electronic data dashboard to report key HR metrics to the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership to facilitate data-driven decision-making, increased transparency, reduced employee turnover, speed up processes, and reduced costs.

KSAC’s

Knowledge

Current trends and issues in U.S. and Tennessee special education law, rule, policy, and guidance, with a particular focus on equitable learning opportunities.
Understanding of, or familiarity with, high-quality materials implementation and educator preparation for special education providers.
Knowledge of how to coordinate statewide education projects and support large-scale implementation and small-scale intensive implementation.
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
Knowledge of the performance management process for project plans, including developing new plans, reviewing/revising existing project plans, and reporting on the progress made.
Understanding the cross-divisional connections required to ensure equitable access for students with disabilities.

Skills & Abilities

Management of financial resources, budgeting, and large-scale accounting
Managing diverse and varied personnel, including motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Time management, work planning, and productivity
Collaboration
Vendor and contract management
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving.
Data-driven decision-making effectively builds a case to drive decisions and justifies with data and research, both qualitative and quantitative.
Communications, including written and oral communication skills, compelling public speaking and ability to persuade others toward decisions, and strong facilitation skills for both internal and external audiences
Culture and relationship builder
Management: Able to motivate and develop a direct report toward achieving team goals
Monitoring: Assesses self, other individuals, and the development of the work to make improvements and take corrective action

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

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 work hours.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Expected work hours are 37.5 hours per week.

Travel

This role may require occasional travel within the state.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

To Apply

Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: Shannon.Gordon@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.

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.

Educational Assistant - TN School for the Deaf, Nashville

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-6^th 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:

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.

EDUC CON 2-School Nutrition Mid-Cumberland East Regional Consultant

Department: Operations/School Nutrition

Classification (Payroll Title): Education Consultant-2

Position Number: 00076767

Reports to: School Regional Consultant Director

Anticipated Salary Range: The anticipated annual salary for this position is $60,000-$64,992 annually. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Last Revised Date: April 20, 2023

Location Notes:

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: As a member of the Department of Education’s school nutrition office, is responsible for consultative and administrative work of considerable difficulty in developing policies, procedures, and guidelines for the administration and operation of the school nutrition programs such as National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Summer Seamless Option (SSO), Afterschool Snack Program (ASP), and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). Work involves identifying and assessing school nutrition needs and developing immediate and long range plans for meeting those needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and experience equivalent to four years of full-time professional educational, instructional or supervisory/administrative work.
One year of experience as an Education Consultant 1 or School Nutrition Consultant with the State of Tennessee.
Must live within the Mid-Cumberland Region

Essential Functions:

Conduct on-site Administrative and Procurement Reviews of SFAs (School Food Authority) to monitor for child nutrition program compliance and to help resolve managerial and operational problems through corrective action plans.
Provide support and technical assistance to School Food Authorities (SFAs) on a regular basis for school nutrition programs.
collaborate with the Regional Consultant Director and Training Coordinator in development of training materials and resources for SFAs, Director of Schools, etc.
Develop and conduct sessions and workshops for administrators and food service staff on various child nutrition topics related to program compliance, sanitation and safety, procurement, and nutrition, etc.
Complete special assigned projects to assist with program operation and SFA support such as TDOE project plans, onboarding new SFAs, reviewing internal Standard Operation Procedures, etc.
Investigate complaints in regard to adult and child nutrition program administration, including sanitation and safety.
Review agreements, reports, and policy statements to determine consistency with federal and state regulations.
Provide child nutrition program consultation to district and local administrators and school boards in matters concerning child nutrition program budgets, program regulations compliance, identification and allocation of funds, and administrative practices.
Advise members of school boards and other interested parties including officials of organizations and/or other departments of government on matters pertaining to the operation of the food service programs and advocating for proper nutrition.
Research and provide information pertaining to: the effective utilization of staff, funds, and other resources; development of effective purchasing and marketing strategies; implementation of new programs; and optimal learning situations with proper nutrition practices and food habits.
Assist in the collection, evaluation, and organization of statistical data for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Tennessee Department of Education, state legislatures, and other state agencies and individuals.
Continuously participate in various forms of professional development to improve knowledge of federal and state regulations, procedures and guidance.
Develop productive work relationships with other state staff members and program participants to increase internal and external customer satisfaction.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Programs including Work, Excel and PowerPoint
Exemplary written and spoken communication skills
Ability to record information accurately
Frequent travel within region, including frequent overnight stays; and few out of state travel, including overnight stays.
Capacity to maintain confidentiality of information
Passionate about maintaining program integrity
Committed to the vision and mission of the school nutrition program problem-solving.

Work Environment

The duties will primarily be carried out indoors, in environmentally controlled conditions. The employee must 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 8-4:30 p.m. with an hour lunch break.

Travel

Travel is required while participating in on-site monitoring as needed. A valid Tennessee driver’s license is required.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for their job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

To Apply: Go to WWW.Tn.gov/Careers or click on this link Careers (tn.gov) Job ID 46049

ESA Customer Service Specialist

Department: Choice

Classification (Payroll Title): Education Consultant-1

Position Number: 01006421

Reports to: Program Manager

Last Revised Date: 5/24/2023

Anticipated Salary Range: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Location Notes: This position will work primarily 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: The ESA Customer Service Coordinator will support the ESA Program by providing timely and accurate technical assistance to account holders and by processing expense reports and pre-approval requests. Additionally, this position will provide administrative support to the leadership team. This work will involve preparing agendas and minutes for meetings, developing monthly newsletters, creating and tracking informational spreadsheets, and other precision data entry and clerical support. 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 three years administrative experience; or

· Professional experience may be considered as a substitution for the degree requirement, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years; or

· Two years of increasingly responsible professional administrative services experience with the State of Tennessee; and

· Strong technical skills, especially in word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Suite) and networked computer and printer operations

o Strong data analysis and Excel skills;

o Strong presentation, writing, and proofreading skills;

o Team orientation and willingness to contribute at all levels to meet deadlines;

o Ability to maintain high expectations and rigorous accountability; and

o Ability to develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Essential Functions

· Coordinating, developing, and disseminating monthly ESA newsletters and stakeholder surveys

· Ensuring that 100% of ESA holder expense reports are reviewed and approved before the next expense reports are due

· Providing timely, solutions-oriented, high-quality, and effective technical assistance (TA) and professional development (PD) to program account holders

· Providing technical assistance and professional development in a timely manner via email, phone calls, webinars, and virtual meetings/trainings

· Participating in weekly office hours available to ESA Program stakeholders

· Utilizing the established communications review process to ensure the timely release of accurate and professional presentations and guidance documents

· Collaborating with supervisor to develop and release training(s) for account holders focused on ESA program

· Scheduling and communicating ESA office hours, Technical Assistance (TA,) and Professional Development (PD) opportunities with external stakeholders, and scheduling internal ESA meetings (Legal, appeals, programming, as needed) or additional ESA events

· Creating and timely disseminating agendas and meeting minutes for legal meetings, ESA Advisory Council meetings, and other pertinent meetings, as required

· Processing account holder pre-approval requests by tracking communications in a spreadsheet and providing an emailed decision or response to the account holder

· 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

· Processing and tracking all ESA payments through to ensure 100% of payments are accurate and timely

· Providing school districts with updated student enrollment reports and any changes related to program coding

· Providing the year-end reporting 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 currently.

Work Environment

The duties will primarily be carried out indoors, in environmentally controlled conditions. The position will work remotely from a home office environment with only occasional in-person office days.

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
Minimal travel is required for this role at this time.

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

Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: Lauren.Huddleston@tn.gov

IEA Program Coordinator

Department: Division of Choice

Classification (Payroll Title): Education Consultant-1

Position Number: 1006421

Reports to: Director of IEA Program

Anticipated Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Last Revised Date: 1/20/2023

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 IEA Fiscal Coordinator will support the IEA Program by providing timely and accurate technical assistance to account holders and by processing expense reports. Additionally, this position will process and track program payments. This role will involve working with account holders to gain compliance, explaining rules and statutes, creating and tracking informational spreadsheets, and other precision data entry. This position contributes to the Best for All strategic plan by supporting student success through foundational work in school choice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and Experience: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and experience equivalent to three years of full-time professional educational, instructional or supervisory/administrative work.

• Substitution of 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong technical skills, especially in word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Office) and networked computer and printer operations

• 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

• Ability to develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders

Essential Functions:

• Ensuring that 100% of IEA account holder expense reports are reviewed and approved timely

• Drafting misspent funds letters for approval

• Providing timely, solutions-oriented, high-quality, and effective technical assistance (TA) and professional development (PD) to program account holders related to fiscal matters

• Providing technical assistance and professional development related to fiscal matters in a timely manner via email, phone calls, webinars, and virtual meetings/trainings

• Participating in weekly office hours available to IEA Program stakeholders

• Collaborating with supervisor to develop and release fiscal training(s) for account holders

• Processing and tracking all IEA payments to ensure 100% of payments are accurate and timely

• Providing the year-end reporting for the IEA Program to internal divisions and local administration as related to IEA funding

• Participating in application review process, as assigned

Important Note:

Team member will assume other duties as assigned, and responsibilities included in this list are subject to change for the good of the IEA Program.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Customer Focus: Possesses 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: Communicates 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: Manages 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

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Expected work hours are

37.5hours per week, from 8am to 4:30pm.

Supervisory Responsibility

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

less than 5%.

Other Duties

To Apply

Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: Phara.C.Williams@tn.gov.

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

IEA Program Specialist

Department: Division of Choice

Classification (Payroll Title): ADMIN SECRETARY (PS)

Position: 00017353

Reports to: Director of IEA Program

Anticipated Salary Range: $40,000-$45,000. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Tennessee Department of Education

Andrew Johnson Tower

710 James Robertson Parkway

Nashville, TN 37243

Position Description:

The IEA Program Specialist will support the IEA Program by providing timely and accurate technical assistance and by ensuring prompt and accurate communications. Additionally, this position will provide administrative support to the director. This work will involve preparing agendas and minutes for meetings, developing monthly newsletters, creating and tracking informational spreadsheets, and other precision data entry and clerical support. This position contributes to the Best for All strategic plan by supporting student success through foundational work in school choice.

Specific Position Responsibilities:

Coordinating, developing, and disseminating monthly IEA newsletters and stakeholder surveys
Providing timely, solutions-oriented, high-quality, and effective technical assistance (TA) and professional development (PD) to program account holders for items unrelated to fiscal matters
Providing technical assistance and professional development for items unrelated to fiscal matters in a timely manner via email, phone calls, webinars, and virtual meetings/trainings
Participating in weekly office hours available to IEA Program stakeholders
Utilizing the established communications review process to ensure the timely release of accurate and professional presentations and guidance documents
Collaborating with supervisor to develop and release training(s) unrelated to fiscal matters for account holders
Scheduling and communicating IEA office hours, technical assistance, and professional development opportunities with external stakeholders, and scheduling internal meetings or additional events
Creating and timely disseminating agendas and meeting minutes for legal meetings, IEA Advisory Council meetings, and other pertinent meetings, as required
Providing school districts with updated student enrollment reports and any changes related to program coding
Participating in application review process, as assigned
Providing support to the IEA director (and team, with permission)

Important Note:

Team member will assume other duties as assigned, and responsibilities included in this list are subject to change for the good of the IEA Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of increasingly responsible full-time secretarial or office clerical work; or
Qualifying full-time secretarial or office clerical experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis; additional qualifying education at an accredited college, business school or technical institute in secretarial science may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

Additional Requirements:

Strong technical skills, especially in word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Office) and networked computer and printer operations
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
Ability to develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Customer Focus: Possesses 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: Communicates 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: Manages 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

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Expected work hours are 37.5 hours per week, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with an hour lunch break.

Travel: Minimal travel is required for this role at this time.

To Apply

Go to WWW.Tn.gov/Careers Job ID 46790

Manager of Grants and Financial Analyst

Classification (Payroll Title): EDCON4

Position Number: 00122607

Reports To: Senior Director of Data Use and Research

Salary: Anticipated Salary: The anticipated annual salary for this position is $75,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Location:

Tennessee Department of Education

710 James Robertson Parkway

Nashville, TN 37243

Department of Education Vision: We will set all students on a path to success.

Position Description:

This employee will serve as Manager of Grants and Financial Analyses. This individual will be responsible for the management of both federal and state grants that aim to improve data governance and data systems for the Department of Education. Additionally, this individual will support with the backend analyses of the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA). This employee will utilize advanced project management skills and a deep expertise in data systems and coding to advance the department’s priorities under the new funding formula. The Manager of Grants and Financial Analyses will be a part of the Data Use Team in the Commissioner’s Office and will be a central figure in the organization and management of key data related workstreams.

Specific Position Responsibilities:

The Manager of Grants and Financial Analyses will be responsible for the following:

· Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) grant management: own and manage the key milestones, contracts, and relationships to advance the use of funds through the SLDS grants.

· Financial analysis: in conjunction with the Senior Director of Data Use, support in the running of the state’s school funding formula and subsequent analyses of allocations, expenditures, and potential returns on investment that appear in this work.

· Project management: support the Senior Director of Data Use in additional project management needs as assigned.

· Identify opportunities for more effective data use, best practices, and knowledge-sharing to support grant activities. 

· Implement and support structures that improve quality data use across the agency and collaborate with other divisions and offices to develop data tools, support research and evaluation, and develop department leaders’ understanding of how data can inform strategy  

· Document business rules and methodological decisions made by department content experts and data stewards. 

· Maintain a knowledge base of all project data and serve as a resource for internal groups and external researchers.  

· Serve as a primary analyst for assigned data sets managed by the TDOE, responding to internal and external data requests: 

o Finance related data 

o And supporting data analytics on additional data sets as assigned  

· Other duties as requested or assigned.  

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree or Ph.D., ideally in Policy, Education, Economics, Quantitative Methods, Data Science, Psychometrics/Measurement, or Statistics 

· Knowledge of current trends and issues in U.S. education policy 

· Ability in quantitative skills 

· Knowledge of statistical software including R and/or STATA; data collection information systems; conceptual and theoretical knowledge of statistical and mathematical techniques to infer causality 

· Ability to present data clearly and in an accessible manner to a variety of audiences 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

· Project Management: Ability to create and manage against coherent project plans and work plans 

· Achievement Orientation: Ability to focus on end goal and adjust course as needed along the way 

· Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills 

· Big Picture Orientation: Understands and navigates priorities of own role and department within larger context  

· Detail Orientation: Excellent organization and ability to meet deadlines 

· Relationship Builder: Ability to build positive relationships with diverse team members and stakeholders. 

· Service Orientation: Understands a student’s-first approach and our role as an agency of service to Tennesseans  

· Data and Outcomes Driven: Operates with an outcomes-orientation and data-driven mindset 

· Other duties as assigned

Travel
Minimal travel around the state and to limited national meetings and conferences may be required (~5-10%).

To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to: Grace.Shelton@tn.gov

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's policy of non-discrimination, the Tennessee Department of Education 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.

Paralegal

Tennessee State Board of Education: License Discipline Paralegal

The Tennessee State Board of Education (“State Board”) is seeking a full-time paralegal to support the team of attorneys handling educator license discipline cases. The paralegal will provide critical assistance with the case review process by opening misconduct cases reported to the State Board and requesting information from local school districts and others to assist the State Board’s case review process. The paralegal is also responsible for communicating with school districts, educators, and other stakeholders regarding license actions, and manages reporting of cases into state and national databases. This position will report to the Senior Associate General Counsel and will also be responsible for providing administrative support to the State Board’s legal team and larger staff as necessary. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, strong time management skills, and a commitment to teamwork and excellence.

About the Tennessee State Board of Education

Additionally, the State Board is charged by law with complete jurisdiction over the issuance of K-12 educator licenses in Tennessee. This includes the intake of reports of educator misconduct from school districts, and responsibility for determining appropriate license discipline action including denial, formal reprimand, suspension, or revocation of an educator’s license.

Job Responsibilities

The License Discipline Paralegal is responsible for the following:

· Supporting the team of license discipline attorneys to ensure effective management of educator license misconduct cases, including opening new cases, requesting information from stakeholders regarding reported cases, and interacting with a variety of stakeholders including school district representatives, governmental agencies, teachers, witnesses, and others to

answer questions and collect necessary information to prepare files for litigation and review by attorneys and the State Board.

· Researching information related to license cases using relevant databases.

· Providing administrative assistance to the State Board staff case review committee and the State Board including compiling and uploading all materials to electronic databases by established deadlines in preparation for monthly case review meetings and quarterly State Board meetings.

· Responding to requests from school districts and educators regarding license cases.

· Managing reporting to/from state and national licensure databases.

· Responding to all e-mails, phone calls, and other correspondence in a timely and customer-focused manner.

· Organizing and maintaining case files and a streamlined filing system in accordance with the State

Board’s case management guide and the Records Disposition Authorization.

· Assist in complying with public records requests pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, including compiling responsive documentation and performing all necessary redactions of confidential information.

· Assist with scheduling and hosting Webex meetings for the Board’s leadership team.

· Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who have:

· Strong communication and writing skills.

· Litigation/case management experience in support of attorneys, or other demonstrated project-management experience.

· Experience with case management software such as Caret Legal is a plus.

· Proven ability to produce high-quality work both independently and as part of a team.

· A demonstrated commitment to meeting and exceeding expectations, and a history of achieving stated objectives while managing varied, competing matters and projects.

· Strong personal presence and communication skills necessary to interact and develop positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Aptitude to work in a collaborative, collegial, and respectful manner, and to maintain positive and professional relationships with coworkers.

· A dedication to teamwork, collaboration, transparency, and public service.

An associates or bachelor’s degree is required. Experience as a paralegal, paralegal certification, or experience working in education, with government agencies, or administrative procedure is a plus but not required.

The State Board’s office is located in Nashville, TN and operates under a hybrid working arrangement that includes both in-office presence and remote work. Applicants must be located in or willing to relocate to the middle Tennessee/Nashville area.

Salary

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience and skills. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to Todd.M.Madison@tn.gov by May 29, 2023.

Senior Manager of CCTE Data & Reporting

Department: College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE)

Classification (Payroll Title): Ed Con 4

Position Number: 17715

Reports to: Candi Collier, Senior Director of CTE Programs & Special Projects

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,336.00 In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Last Revised Date: 4/17/23

Location Notes: Nashville, flexible

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 wifl 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 Senior Manager of CCTE Data & Reporting is responsible for data system development and management, collecting of data statewide and technology support; and federal-secondary data report. The Senior Manager of CCTE Data & Reporting will support internal and external data requests, as well as provide training and assistance with account set-up and user support in the CCR data portal. This position should have a knowledge of database, data manipulations and data support experience. Background knowledge of Perkins V and College, Career and Technical Education is a bonus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: At least [3] years of experience in database management and data support.

Essential Functions

Knowledge of database
Skill of data manipulation: well-versed in organizing and arranging data in order to make it easier to interpret.
Data analysis experience: should be able to extract the meaning from two or more data sets.
Data presentation skills: should be able to compare two or more data sets with visual aids, such as graphs.
Data support experience: will provide support to internal and external stakeholders statewide.
CTE Data quality: will provide datasets to serve its intended purpose of accuracy, complete, reliable, and available.
Perkins V: will offer guidance to funding recipients based on EDGAR and Perkins V requirements.
Federal annual report: will create and submit required reports to USDOE using federal reporting guidelines.
State annual data report: (School Report Card, lnformTN. CCR Portal) Background knowledge of Perkins V and College, Career and Technical Education
CTE TISA Data Guidance: will evaluate program levels and course assignment to progression years

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Organizing: Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.
Process Oriented: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.
Time Management: Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.
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.
Personnel and Human Resources: Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

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

5-10%

Other Duties

To Apply

Please send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to Candi.Collier@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.

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

SS Elementary Teacher

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Tennessee School for the Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike

Nashville, TN 37214

BROAD SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

The Tennessee School for the Blind provides educational services to students who are legally blind with and without additional disabilities. The on-campus program, located in Nashville (Donelson) educates students from across the state in a K-12 setting and grants regular high school diplomas to the students that meet the requirements set forth by the State of Tennessee. The outreach program provides services to students being educated in their local school district.

This position reports to the school principal and is responsible for providing standards-based instruction to students who are visually impaired, and who may have other disabilities, on an individual and group basis; instructs in grade level and modified content standards; utilizes Tennessee State Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that measure whether students meet standards.

We will consider all appropriate content certified teachers for this position and will allow time for individuals to obtain a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) endorsement.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares lesson plans, adapts instructional materials, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and under the direction of the Principal, maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management, keeps students on task and engaged in learning.

• Demonstrates knowledge/skill in the areas of: data collection, task analysis, progress monitoring, daily living skills, assessment, behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices relative to students who have vision loss, and parent relations and teamwork.

• Coordinates data collection and reporting.

• Works as part of an education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.

• Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.

• Positively serves as a team member; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.

• Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.

• Participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.

• Plans and/or chaperones on and off-campus activities, appointments, programs and field trips.

• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or university.

• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Tennessee.

• Endorsement in elementary education/elementary grades/special education early childhood and willing to become certified as a TVI (endorsement code 462) within 3 school years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Tennessee state standards, program development, classroom resource management, and student/personal scheduling for students with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities.

• Knowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, which may include but is not limited to e-mail, Internet, word processing, electronic calendar, presentation development, spreadsheet, database, etc.; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from TSB.

• Knowledge of and ability to effectively adapt and apply teaching skills, classroom management and lesson preparation to a technology rich environment, which may include but is not limited to on-site classroom, telepresence, and multiple distance education technologies and delivery modes; ability to effectively implement technology necessary to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities.

• Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in a team setting.

• Strong, positive interpersonal skills.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Selected applicant must verify experience/highest degree held.

• Direct deposit of paycheck on a 12-month schedule is required.

• TSB is a non-smoking facility in its entirety.

• Selected applicant must comply with the State of Tennessee Employee Drug-Free Workplace Policy, and other policies.

• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

• Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check, to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks.

How To Apply:

Please send a fully completed State of Tennessee Employment Application packets should be submitted to:

Kim Stein, Director of Human Resources

Tennessee School for the Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike

Nashville, TN 37214

E-mail: Kim.Stein@tsbtigers.org

Application packet: In addition to application (to include salary history and references), please include the following items:

Letter of Interest

Current Resume

Recent Letters of Recommendation, with signature

Copy of Educator Certification

Unofficial Copies of All Transcripts*

*An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this announcement.

Pursuant to the State of TN's policy of non-discrimination, the Department of Education 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.

SS Math Teacher

Position: Location:

High School Math Teacher - 2023-24 School Year

Tennessee School for the Blind 115 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville, TN 37214

BROAD SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

We will consider all appropriate content certified teachers for this position and will allow time for individuals to obtain a Teacher of the Visually Impaired endorsement.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates data collection and reporting.

• Works as part of an education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.

• Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.

• Positively serves as a team member; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.

• Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.

• Participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.

• Plans and/or chaperones on and off-campus activities, appointments, programs and field trips.

• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited college or university.

• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Tennessee.

• Subject area endorsement in Math, certified or willing to become certified as a TVI within 3 years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in a team setting.

• Strong, positive interpersonal skills.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Selected applicants must verify experience/highest degree held.

• Direct deposit of paycheck on a 12 month schedule is required.

• TSB is a non-smoking facility in its entirety.

• Selected applicant must comply with the State of Tennessee Employee Drug-Free Workplace Policy, and other policies.

• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

How To Apply:

Please send a fully completed State of Tennessee Employment Application packets should be submitted to:

Kim Stein, Director of Human Resources Tennessee School for the Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville, TN 37214

E-mail: Kim.Stein@tsbtigers.org Please include the following items:

Letter of Interest Current Resume

Recent Letters of Recommendation, with signature Copy of Educator Certification

Unofficial Copies of All Transcripts*

Candidates with disabilities who require special accommodations or alternative communication formats should contact the Superintendent’s Office at (615) 231-7316 no later than five days prior to their scheduled interview to facilitate reasonable accommodations. The State of Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Discrimination on the Basis of Age (Over 40), Race, Sex, Color, Religion, National Origin, Disabling Condition or any other Non-Merit Factor is Prohibited.

TSDK - Administrative Assistant 3 - Superintendent's Office

Description: The Administrative Service Assistant is a support role for district-level leadership. This role is responsible for managing and disseminating information, organizing and scheduling meetings, note- taking during meetings, supporting directors and employees, completing clerical tasks, and assisting in the daily operation of the office. The preferred candidate will have strong computer skills, the ability to communicate in American Sign Language, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Three years of experience in an administrative support position.

• A minimum of three years of experience with students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing is preferred.

• A valid State of Tennessee driver’s license is required, including a clean driving record, when driving on campus whether in a personal car or state vehicle.

• SLPI: ASL rating of advanced required; SLPI: 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 position

Salary: State of Tennessee Salary Grade K - $3,958 monthly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all- inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office.

• Answers phone calls, schedules meetings, supports visitors, responds to requests from both on and off-campus stakeholders.

• Manages travel arrangements for senior staff, to include booking flights, hotels, reserving state vehicle, etc.

• Completes clerical duties such as filing, typing, copying, scanning, and organizing.

• Exhibits professionalism in communication with stakeholders.

• Supports District Leadership Team with administrative duties.

• Maintains supply inventory and orders new supplies when necessary.

• Acts as department timekeeper.

• Manages record-keeping related to budget, leave requests, etc.

• Preferred candidate will be able to communicate fluently through American Sign Language

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.

*Apply Online* (Required)

TSDK Building Maintenance Worker 2

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:

*Apply Online* (Required)

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.

TSDK - Custodial Worker 2

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:

*Apply Online* (Required)

TSDK- SS Security Guard

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

*Apply Online* (Required)

TSDK- Staff Interpreter (American Sign Language)

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

*Apply Online* (Required)

WTSD - Security Guard

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.

*Apply Online* (Required)