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The Education Compliance Coordinator plays a critical role in advancing educational success for youth involved with the Department of Child Safety. This position provides educational case management, statewide leadership, training, and oversight for the Foster Youth Education Success Program (FYESP), partnering with providers, community agencies, and DCS staff to ensure youth receive high-quality educational support and services. Serving as a subject matter expert in foster youth education, the Coordinator drives program excellence through coaching, technical assistance, compliance monitoring, and strategic collaboration, helping youth overcome barriers and achieve positive educational outcomes.

Knowledge Of:

• DCS policies, procedures, and education-related practices
• Federal and state education laws, including ESSA and IDEA
• Trauma-informed and strength-based approaches
• Positive youth development and cultural responsiveness
• Educational systems, resources, and support services
• Program evaluation, quality assurance, and service delivery

Skills In:

• Coaching, training, and group facilitation
• Communication, collaboration, and relationship building
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Assessment, planning, and case consultation
• Data collection, reporting, and analysis
• Microsoft Office applications

Ability To:

• Independently manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Interpret and apply education laws, policies, and procedures
• Analyze complex information and make sound decisions 
• Build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Evaluate staff and provider performance against established standards
• Work effectively with diverse populations and multidisciplinary teams

• Master’s degree in education, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
  
• DCS Trainer certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
  

Must obtain and maintain DCS Central Registry and Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card. 

This position does require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business. The following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4:00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred compensation plan
  
• Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.