Consultant, Career and Technical Education

DeKalb Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 847,000 - 953,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Service Center, Region 20 (ESC-20) seeks a regional leader to provide technical assistance and staff development in Career and Technical Education. You will collaborate with TEA, ESCs, and district staff to support educators and students pursuing CTE pathways.

The role requires a Master’s degree and Texas teacher certification, with 3+ years of CTE teaching experience, plus strong group facilitation and adult-learning skills. Employment is in-person with occasional travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements related to career and technical education required.
• Three years of relevant teaching experience in Career and Technical Education.
• Experience in planning and conducting staff development sessions.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Experience in facilitating groups.
• Knowledge of and experience in adult learning and planning appropriate staff development for adults.
• Knowledge and experience in working with supervising programs delivering instruction to at-risk students.
• Exceptions to these requirements will be considered based on exemplary skills, training, and record of success.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups to build capacity in making effective decisions about services to career and technical education programs and federal compliance.
• Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of career and technical education programs for designated campuses/districts.
• Provide professional development training to district personnel that meets state mandates (TEKS) and is coordinated with the establishment of rigorous curriculum standards.
• Provide training and technical assistance to schools/districts that assists in helping students make successful transitions from school to college, to career, to the military, and to lifelong learning.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and community resources/stakeholders and state and federal agencies, including communicating program changes from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
• Deliver products and services in a timely manner.
• Monitor, assist, and evaluate CTE program effectiveness including the design of Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment plans.
• Work cooperatively with Superintendents, CTE Directors, Curriculum Directors, and Campus Leaders in all ESC-20 school districts and charter schools to develop, implement, evaluate and guarantee compliance in Career and Technical Education Programs.
• Develop marketing strategies for products, services, and programs that reflect data driven decisions.
• Disseminate information regarding CTE, current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in area assigned to Counselors, CTE Administrators and District Leadership.
• Provide Technical Assistance in the area of federal compliance indicators to districts and charter school related to non-discrimination, equity, CTE program development, implementation and evaluation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Group facilitation

Adult learning

CTE program development knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Texas teaching certificate with endorsements (CTE)

3 years CTE teaching experience

Job description

• Base Pay $6,327.00 - $7,118.00 / Month
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources Services
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Provide regional leadership, technical assistance, and staff development for Education Service Center, Region 20 (ESC-20) clients in the area of Career and Technical Education (CTE). Collaborate with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), other ESCs, and ESC-20 staff members to educators and stakeholders serving students who are pursuing Career and Technical Education programs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Master’s degree required from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements related to career and technical education required.
• Three years of relevant teaching experience in Career and Technical Education.
• Experience in planning and conducting staff development sessions.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Experience in facilitating groups.
• Knowledge of and experience in adult learning and planning appropriate staff development for adults.
• Knowledge and experience in working with supervising programs delivering instruction to at-risk students.

Exceptions to these requirements will be considered based on exemplary skills, training, and record of success.

PRODUCTS/OUTCOMES

• Facilitate groups to build capacity in making effective decisions about services to career and technical education programs and federal compliance.
• Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of career and technical education programs for designated campuses/districts.
• Provide professional development training to district personnel that meets state mandates (TEKS) and is coordinated with the establishment of rigorous curriculum standards.
• Provide training and technical assistance to schools/districts that assists in helping students make successful transitions from school to college, to career, to the military, and to lifelong learning.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and community resources/stakeholders and state and federal agencies, including communicating program changes from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
• Deliver products and services in a timely manner.
• Monitor, assist, and evaluate CTE program effectiveness including the design of Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment plans.
• Work cooperatively with Superintendents, CTE Directors, Curriculum Directors, and Campus Leaders in all ESC-20 school districts and charter schools to develop, implement, evaluate and guarantee compliance in Career and Technical Education Programs.
• Develop marketing strategies for products, services, and programs that reflect data driven decisions.
• Disseminate information regarding CTE, current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in area assigned to Counselors, CTE Administrators and District Leadership.
• Provide Technical Assistance in the area of federal compliance indicators to districts and charter school related to non-discrimination, equity, CTE program development, implementation and evaluation.

INITIATIVE

• Demonstrate initiative, persistence, and a proactive approach to assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate the use of sound judgement and ingenuity in problem solving to meet the needs of the Center and clients served.
• Seek, participate, and engage in job-related learning and development experiences that provide professional growth.
• Remain current with industry standards, developments, and applicable laws/regulations; implement accordingly.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to new situations and assignments.
• Set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers encountered.
• Perform duties with awareness of broader organizational impact, ensuring actions and decisions support department and organizational success.
• Promote and support continuous improvement and organizational change.
• Work under minimal supervision.

COMMUNICATION/HUMAN RELATIONS

• Model the Principles of Public Service (Policy AD LOCAL).
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner and interact professionally.
• Build professional relationships with colleagues and clients, maintaining regular interaction to meet shared outcomes.
• Demonstrate self-confidence, professionalism, and a high level of customer service skills (e.g., courtesy, patience, diplomacy, etc.) at all times and, in particular, when under stressful or unprecedented situations while working with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrate professional-level written and oral communication skills.
• Work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Keep supervisors informed.
• Regularly handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive communications and information at all times.

SUPERVISION AND ORGANIZATION OF STAFF

None.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

• Be aware of and follow Center guidelines of allowable costs when recommending use of public funds for expenditures for supplies, equipment, and facilities in area of assignment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer, peripherals, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional standing, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting/carrying (15–50 pounds).
• Environment: This role primarily operates in an in-person, dynamic office setting, characterized by frequent verbal communication, movement, and collaboration among team members (small to large in-person gatherings/meetings); exposure to low or intense illumination; exposure to office equipment noise; may work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent travel; and, occasional remote work (after pre-determined length of employment).
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Champion and model the Center’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Service Standards.
• Function within the policies and procedures of ESC-20.
• Accept other responsibilities as assigned.
• Dress and groom appropriately for the ESC-20 work setting.
• Travel independently to fulfill responsibilities of the position.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, majority in-person/onsite.
• Serve at the will of the Executive Director.

FUNDING

• This position is funded in whole or in part by a federal grant administered under the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and is subject to the cost principles outlined in 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart E (Uniform Guidance). All costs associated with this position must be allowable, allocable, and reasonable under federal guidelines. The employee is expected to maintain time and effort documentation consistent with federal requirements.