CDE ONLY (Current/Previous) - Unified Improvement Plan Lead Reviewer- Non-Classified
State of Colorado
·2 days ago
- Salary
- $80 – $110/hr
- Location
- Denver Metro, CO, CO, US
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Seniority
- Lead
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
This is a part-time position; applications will be accepted from Residents of Colorado. This announcement is hiring for multiple positions.
The incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.
This position is open only to previous CDE employees who have worked at CDE at any time since January 1, 2023.
Colorado Department of Education – What We Do
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.
As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.
CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position is part-time, state and federally funded (funding is contingent upon availability and may end at any time), and is eligible for a hybrid work environment.
- Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm
- Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs
- A Remote (Home) office is required
- Essential Functions (ADAAA)
- SEDENTARY/Office environment:
- Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time
- Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.
- SEDENTARY/Office environment:
This position extends the capacity of CDE’s accountability and continuous improvement work through several accountability functions. The UIP Lead Reviewer supports the Office of Continuous Improvement with reviews of school and district improvement plans. The position works remotely using web-based platforms to review documents and collaborate with CDE staff while meeting quality, programmatic, and statutory expectations.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) Review and Feedback
- Review school and district Unified Improvement Plans and develop clear, evidence-based feedback that meets expectations established by the Office of Continuous Improvement.
- Apply programmatic, statutory, and quality expectations consistently when evaluating submitted plans and documentation.
Quality Assurance and Reviewer Development
- Participate in required training, coaching, calibration, and other reviewer-development activities.
- Track review progress and completion requirements and communicate proactively when issues may affect quality or timelines.
- Provide editorial or quality-control support, as assigned, to strengthen consistency and quality of UIP feedback.
Continuous Improvement and Collaboration
- Identify opportunities to improve the review process, reviewer feedback, training, and related supports.
- Collaborate remotely with CDE staff and reviewers using web-based platforms and shared systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in education or a related field such as the social sector, governance, or policy.
- Familiarity with state and federal accountability systems and requirements.
- Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset with openness to feedback and coaching.
- Proficiency using web-based platforms, including tools such as Google Drive and Salesforce.
- Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve and make sound judgments.
- Ability to work under pressure, maintain the quality of detailed work, and meet competing deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:
Preferred Qualifications (Preferred/Not Required):- School building- or district-level leadership experience.
- Coaching or professional development experience with education leaders.
- Specialized expertise in an education context such as rural, alternative education, charter, or online education.
- Ability to understand and communicate Colorado’s accountability system and related program requirements, including state accountability, ESSA, IDEA, Charter Schools, Innovation Schools, and Online Programs.
- Ability to listen to and understand program requirements and synthesize them into a coherent, actionable message for the field.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with audiences that have varying levels of knowledge of data use and interpretation.
- Sign the acknowledgment form that this position is funded through state and federal funds and is subject to availability.
- Must be willing and able to submit to and pass a background check.
- Work extended schedule per business needs
- This position is not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits
- This position is eligible for paid time off, except for prorated sick leave
- Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS.
**Failure to submit a complete application as defined above by the announcement close will result in your application being removed from consideration.**
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].
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