Notice of Vacancy
Reference Number: DOE-020-26
Title: Education Program Development Specialist 2 (County Education Specialist)
Range/Title Code: P28/70341
Salary: $91,628.18 - $134,900.38
Position Number: 060941
Issue Date: August 18, 2026
Closing Date: September 1, 2026
Core Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Freehold, New Jersey
Division: Division of Field Support and Services, Monmouth County Office of Education
Description
Under general direction of the Executive County Superintendent, designs, produces, and delivers curricula, training, program improvement, and related education services to education agencies to ensure the achievement of mandated goals and to meet existing and emerging needs; performs mandated regulatory functions; performs work of a professional nature and generally works independently in the monitoring and evaluation of education programs in school districts statewide; and performs other related work as required.
Reviews and approves local educational programs. Monitors school districts through the state education monitoring system New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) and implements program improvement services in assigned districts. Performs compliance review on behalf of other DOE program offices. Responds to and provides information related to educational services to constituents.
Requirements
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Education or related field.
Note: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in any field and possession of a New Jersey Teacher's, Supervisor's, or School Administrator's certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners and/or other professional endorsement in field may be substituted for the above education.Experience
Four (4) years of experience in education programs in a school district or other educational institution.Preferred Education/Experience
Experience in providing, coordinating, or administering curricula; an understanding of the federal and state education requirements and the use of Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (Federal ESEA) funds by school districts.
Employee Benefits
As a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework*
• Alternate Work Week Program*
*Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
Open to the Following
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
Applicants must meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission's website https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/70341.htm.
Interested candidates may apply via: https://www.nj.gov/education/careers/Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.
SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: [email protected], or call the Civil Service Commission at [redacted], option 3.
