Senior Computer Science Specialist
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE):
The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:
- Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student
- Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators
- Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $67,314. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
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Role Overview:
The Senior Computer Science Specialist has an active leadership role in defining Indiana Academic Standards for K-12 Computer Science. The Specialist is expected to stay abreast of the K-12 Computer Science landscape across all states, including related initiatives, policies, and standards and may serve as a team lead for one or more assigned work groups and/or assigned duties. The Specialist must be well-versed in computer science trends, academic pedagogy, cognitive development, curriculum development, and instructional delivery.
Key outcomes for this role are:
- Inform implementation and maintenance of the Indiana Academic Standards for K-12 Computer Science.
- Promote innovation and best practices in exemplary teaching of K-12 Computer Science skills and concepts.
- Research and analyze data to assist in policy and program management decisions, stay up-to-date with computer science education topics, and maintain relationships with state and national organizations.
Preferred credentials:
- Earned master’s degree in Education or a related field that integrates learning theory and outcomes.
- 8 years of teaching experience at the secondary level.
- Thorough knowledge of emerging trends in computer science education and Artificial Intelligence.
- Ability to collaborate to improve instructional decision-making and teaching practices.
- An active Indiana teaching license
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are:
- Develop and monitor education program/initiative objectives, outcomes, and actions to achieve agency goals.
- Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities within educational institutions to increase institutional effectiveness.
- Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to educational institutions and the constituents within.
- Recommend and direct strategic action to address program gaps and opportunities.
- Prepare and analyze reports, including those requesting funding or implementation of programmatic services.
- Direct or coordinate the financial or budget activities to fund educational programs or increase the efficiency of specified programs.
- Develop or train educators or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
- Serve on boards and committees to provide insight on program highlights and trends.
- Ensure program requirements adhere to federal and state policies and grant compliance.
- May recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
- May set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
- Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work-from-home authorization per policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Credentials:
- Master’s degree in Education or a related field that integrates learning theory and outcomes, OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field and at least 4+ years of experience.
- 8+ years of teaching experience, preferably secondary level.
- Active Indiana teaching license preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
- Specialized knowledge in educational systems obtained through experience and/or education.
- Extensive knowledge of educational programs and services and what their role is in educational institutions.
- Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
- Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
- Ability to present to both internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants.
- Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
- Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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