Education Program Consultant - (Temporary - Wilson)

State of North Carolina; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of State Human Resources—Temporary Solutions division in North Carolina is seeking an Education Program Consultant I (S). This temporary role is based at 1311 US HWY 301 South, Wilson, NC 27893 and offers an hourly rate of $37.00 depending on education and experience.

The position requires a Master’s degree in education and relevant experience, with exposure to state education policies and program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education with related experience.
• Exposure to education standards and DPI guidelines.
• Experience in public education environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning lessons through ALS to deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
• Apply education standards and collaborate with DPI and educators.
• Develop program evaluations and recommendations for educational programs.

Skills

ALS instruction

Education program knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in education

Job description

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Education Program Consultant I (S)

Grade

NC16

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position, and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered, visit www.shpnc.org.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor’s Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency’s culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located at 1311 US HWY 301 South, Wilson, NC 27893 - Wilson County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $37.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed in the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences

• Provides learning lessons through ALS to deaf and hard-of-hearing students in accordance with education standards under the Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
• Considerable knowledge of instructional methods and techniques, current educational trends and developments, educational research, and basic principles and theories of education
• Specific knowledge of program or subject matter assignment within the position’s area of concentration
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, educators, educational organizations, curriculum and/or program specialists at local, state, or federal level, and the general public
• Ability to analyze classroom, curriculum, program, or administrative problems and to recommend possible solutions; to formulate and to express ideas on educational issues
• Ability to prepare thorough program evaluations and recommendations; to interpret rules, public school law, educational policies, and to effectively communicate philosophies of education
• Ability to provide training to various levels of professionals in the field of education to which the position is assigned

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master’s degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.