Education Executive 1 - Division Chief

Salary: $88,235.00 - $134,162.00 Annually Location : Dauphin County, PA Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number: CSSC-2026-42942-24310 Department: Department of Education Division: ED Div Chrtr Sch Opening Date: 02/23/2026 Closing Date: 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 24310 Position Number: 50516511 Union: Non-Union Bargaining Unit: C3 Pay Group: ST10 Bureau / Division Code: 00163620 Bureau / Division: Bureau of School Support, Division of Charter Schools Worksite Address: 607 South Drive City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code: 17120 Contact Name: Tanja Zerbe Contact Phone: 717.705.0306 Contact Email: THE POSITION Do you have the ability to direct staff and resolve issues quickly? The Division of Charter Schools is looking for a Division Chief to develop policies and oversee charter school operations. This position gives you the opportunity to provide technical assistance to charter school staff members to improve educational programming, curriculum, student learning, and teacher effectiveness. If you are a detail-oriented professional eager to take the next step in your career with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), this is the perfect job for you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will be directing and leading the daily activities for the Division of Charter Schools. You will be responsible for proposing legislative policy and regulations to improve instructional delivery, directing the application review process for authorization of new cyber charter schools, as well as leading the full annual review process for each cyber charter school. You will also have the opportunity to recommend and develop workshops, trainings, and professional development topics relevant to Charter School operations for employees and stakeholders. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office on Tuesday each week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of education, including one year in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: This particular position also requires one year of experience providing professional education services as a supervisor in a Pennsylvania K-12 charter school setting. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply. 01 Do you possess at least one year of experience providing professional education services as a supervisor in a Pennsylvania K-12 charter school setting? Yes No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How much full-time professional experience do you possess in the field of education? 6 years or more 5 but less than 6 years 4 but less than 5 years 3 but less than 4 years 2 but less than 3 years 1 but less than 2 years Less than 1 year None 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional administrative or supervisory experience in the field of education? Yes No 06 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 07 How many semester credits of graduate coursework in education do you possess? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.? You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.?You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report.? We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. 60 credits or more 30 but less than 60 credits Less than 30 credits No 08 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring proc Yes 09 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROGRAM AND POLICY IMPLEMENTATION Develop plans for educational programs; develop policies and procedures, and establish priorities, parameters and time frames to implement, monitor and evaluate various projects to ensure compliance with organizational goals and objectives; evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing projects; prepare recommendations for improving the effectiveness of administrative and programmatic policies and procedures and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience managing and developing K-12 instructional/educational programs in intermediate units, multiple K-12 schools or school districts, multiple career and technical centers, national or statewide programs, etc. B. I have experience managing and developing instructional/educational programs in community colleges, universities and undergraduate colleges or graduate colleges, etc. This experience was NOT in a K-12 setting. C. I have experience assisting in the development of instructional/educational programs in either a K-12 setting OR a community college, universities and undergraduate colleges or graduate colleges. D. I have completed college-level coursework such as educational program planning and evaluation etc. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 10 In the text box below, you must describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on Work Behavior 1. Make sure your response addresses the five items listed below. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience The setting in which you managed and developed instructional/educational programs The actual duties you performed Your level of responsibility If you were assisting in development, the setting in which you did this 11 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title Credits/Clock Hours 12 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - COMMUNICATIONS Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Meet and/or correspond via phone, letter, memorandum, news release or electronic media with school officials, educators, legislators, education associations, community groups, news media, etc.; organize and chair task forces and serve on committees to elicit feedback and seek ideas that will improve services; and conduct formal presentations to explain program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have developed a variety of education-related written documents and formal presentation materials and I have also conducted formal presentations in front of a wide variety of audiences (i.e. school officials, legislators, education associations, community groups, and the news media, etc.). B. I have developed education-related written documents and formal presentation materials and I have also conducted formal presentations in front of a limited variety of audiences (i.e. school officials or education associations). C. I have assisted in the development of education-related written documents and formal presentation materials or I have conducted formal presentations in front of a limited variety of audiences (i.e. school officials or education associations). D. I have completed college-level coursework such as public speaking, written communications, technical writing, etc. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 13 In the text box below, you must describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on Work Behavior 2. Make sure your response addresses the four items listed below. The target audiences for both oral and written communications The topics you prepared or conducted The actual duties you performed Your level of responsibility 14 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title Credits/Clock Hours 15 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - SUPERVISION Lead the development of teams; mentor and coach others; motivate/counsel/discipline subordinates to resolve problems and improve work performance; identify training needs and provide for appropriate staff development; determine staffing needs based on program needs and budgetary considerations; interview candidates and recommend appointment/promotion; prepare written performance evaluations, and establish priorities and time frames for work completion. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience supervising subordinate staff; and as a supervisor I have interviewed and hired staff, rated work performance, established priorities, disciplined staff, identified training needs, approved leave, etc. B. I have experience as a lead worker to other staff on specific projects or assignments, providing guidance and direction in techniques used in performing work. C. I have completed coursework or training related to this work behavior such as supervisory training, performance evaluation, staff development or training etc. D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 16 In the text box below, you must describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on Work Behavior 3. Make sure your response addresses the two items listed below. The actual duties you performed The duties you performed as a supervisor or lead worker 17 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title Credits/Clock Hours 18 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 -FISCAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS Compile and analyze statistical and/or financial data in order to assess the quality of education programs; analyze financial reports to maintain control of expenditures; prepare written analysis of the impact on current operations; and prepare financial/budget reports. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have compiled and analyzed a variety of education-related statistical and financial data; and I have prepared and analyzed a variety of education-related financial reports. I had the final responsibility for the finished reports. B. I have assisted in the compilation and analysis of education-related statistical and financial data; or I have assisted in the preparation and analysis of education-related financial reports. I did not have final responsibility for the finished report. C. I have completed college-level coursework such as statistics, budgeting or auditing, etc. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 19 In the text box below, you must describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on Work Behavior 4. Make sure your response addresses the four items listed below. The types of reports you compiled or analyzed The types of reports you prepared The actual duties you performed Your level of responsibility 20 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title Credits/Clock Hours 21 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 -LEADERSHIP Serves as a leader on committees, curriculum teams and/or task forces with educators and other stakeholder groups to develop enhancements, plans or initiatives related to educational programs and services; establishes timelines and determines responsible parties; ensures implementation of enhancements, plans or programs and evaluates for effectiveness. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience serving in a leadership role on committees, curriculum teams and/or task forces with educators and other stakeholder groups to develop enhancements, plans or initiatives related to educational programs and services; I establish timelines and determine responsible parties; I ensure implementation of enhancements, plans or programs and evaluate for effectiveness. THIS EXPERIENCE WAS IN A K-12 EDUCATIONAL SETTING. B. I have experience serving in a leadership role on committees, curriculum teams and/or task forces with educators and other stakeholder groups to develop enhancements, plans or initiatives related to educational programs and services; I establish timelines and determine responsible parties; I ensure implementation of enhancements, plans or programs and evaluate for effectiveness. THIS EXPERIENCE WAS IN AN EDUCATIONAL SETTING OTHER THAN K-12. C. I have completed college-level coursework such as preparing integrative leaders, civic engagement or social psychology etc. D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 22 In the text box below, you must describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on Work Behavior 4. Make sure your response addresses the four items listed below. The committees or groups that you served in a leadership role in The setting of your leadership group work The actual duties you performed Your level of responsibility. 23 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title Credits/Clock Hours Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04