Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date.  A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Education Specialist collaborates with the Talent Search staff to create curriculum, classroom activities, and resources for 500 disadvantaged middle school students in target schools. Talent Search programming focuses on the integration of and alignment with academic standards of public schools. This position is governed by the U.S. Department of Education, state and federal laws, Henderson State University, and ASU. The Education Specialist is under the supervision of the Talent Search Director, TRiO Director, and the HSU Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success and Strategic Initiatives,

Duties & Responsibilities:

Identify disadvantaged public-school students who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Education Specialist provide academic, career, and financial counseling to participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue to complete their post secondary education. In addition, the program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assists participants with the post secondary application process. Education Specialist also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or post secondary level to enter or reenter and complete post secondary education.Talent Search aims to increase the number of disadvantaged students to complete high school and enroll in and complete their post secondary education.

Talent Search provides 1) tutorial services, career exploration, aptitude assessments, counseling, mentoring programs, workshops, and information on post secondary institutions; 2) education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; 3) guidance on and-assistance in secondary school reentry, alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts, entry into general educational development programs or post secondary education; and 4) programs and activities _previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in post secondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system or other disconnected students.

Education Specialist provide:

• Academic, financial, career, or personal counseling, including, advice on entry or reentry to secondary or post secondary programs
• Career exploration and aptitude assessment
• Tutorial services
• Information on post secondary education
• Exposure to college campuses
• Information on student financial assistance
• Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications
• Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
• Mentoring
• Teach monthly workshops to 6^th - 12^th grade students in our 6 target schools
  Assists with Talent Search Annual Performance reporting, Talent Search marketing, student recruitment, student stipends issuing, and outreach efforts to recruit disadvantaged students and their parents.
• Maintains accurate eligibility Talent Search records and data on student success (attendance, promotion, and graduation rates) to be used in the U.S. Department of Education Annual Performance Report and to create new programs for students each year.  All student date must be maintained in StudentAccess software.
   
• Education Specialist is required to travel to our 6 area public schools during the day for workshops, the evenings for open house and parent teacher conferences; community agencies, out-of-town cultural and academic activities; and attend out of state U.S. Department of Education Technical Training.  Our 6 area public schools are Bauxite, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Murfreesboro, Gurdon, and Bismarck with mileage being reimbursed at state approved rate.  Must have reliable transportation.
   

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of Arkansas state curriculum frameworks.

Ability to research, develop, evaluate and revise curriculum materials.

Excellent computer skills.

Ability to present ideas and information to diverse groups.

Exceptional writing and editing skills.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

**The start of this position has been deferred until the conclusion of the government shutdown.**

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education, special education, or a related field.

Two years of experience in related educational programs or community services field experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in education, special education, or a related field.

Experience designing instructional materials/resources.

Knowledge of Arkansas state curriculum frameworks.