Education Program Specialist (Trade and Industry)

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 73,445 - 108,514; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is seeking a dedicated professional to guide and coordinate Trade and Industry CTE programs across Ohio. You will develop standards alignment, support assessments, and foster partnerships with schools, postsecondary institutions, and industry groups.

The role requires travel statewide, strong collaboration, and a focus on program quality and student outcomes within the Perkins framework.

Qualifications

• Must have 72 months experience in career-technical education program or administration in trade and industrial fields.
• Experience with curriculum development and teacher support is preferred.
• Willing to travel statewide and may require overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Represents the agency at national, state, and regional events related to technical content standards and program design.
• Writes reports, recommends policy, and delivers speeches to professional groups and the general public.
• Provides technical assistance and supports program quality across districts, RPDCs and ESCs.

Skills

Educational Support

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Job description

Acts On Behalf Of The Ohio Department Of Education And Workforce (ODEW) Office Of Career-Technical Education (CTE) To Provide Guidance, Coordination, And Support To Stakeholders For The Implementation Of Trade And Industry Career Technical Education Programs (i.e. Construction, Transportation, Law & Public Safety, Engineering & Manufacturing) According To Section 124 Of The Federal Perkins Act Which Includes But Is Not Limited To The Following Tasks:

• Participates in career field CTE content standards development including alignment of academic and technical content standards;
• Assists in the development of career field CTE technical assessments and additional measures of student performance (e.g., portfolios, industrial certification and licensure, capstone courses);
• Assist with curriculum development of career technical education and academic applied learning approaches;
• Assists with the implementation of technical content standards through technical assistance to local school districts, Regional Professional Development Centers (RPDCs) and Educational Service Centers (ESCs);
• Recommends best practices for instruction aligned with technical content standards;
• Serves as trade and industry career field technical content standards expert for internal and external initiatives;
• Assists in establishing partnership linkages with business/industries/professions and key organizations (e.g., employers, post-secondary institutions, professional associations, external agencies and internal ODE units) that support and assist with maintenance of program quality;
• Provides professional development to support trade and industry career field teacher networks, administrators, superintendents and university personnel;
• Researches exemplary models and best practices that enhance CTE programming; and
• Assists with the implementation of programs and activities associated with career-technical student organizations (i.e. SkillsUSA Ohio Association).

Participates in cross-office projects or initiatives as assigned.

• Represents agency at national, state, and regional events relative to technical content standards, curriculum materials, program design, and instructional practices: (e.g., writes reports; recommends policy; prepares and delivers speeches before professional groups and general public; collaborates with other ODE colleagues and business/industrial/education stakeholders; provides support for other career technical career fields; maintains relationships with related business and industrial groups, professional associations, educational institutions, and government agencies).

Acts On Behalf Of The Ohio Department Of Education And Workforce (ODEW) Office Of Career-Technical Education (CTE) For The Administration Of Career Technical Education Programs According To State And Federal Laws:

• Implements the state Perkins plan;
• Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness;
• Assures compliance with applicable Federal and State laws;
• Provides technical assistance;
• Uses state and federal guidelines to approve new program applications and improve existing programs; and
• Supports and develops state data systems relevant to the provision of the Perkins Act.

Unusual Working Conditions:

Requires travel throughout the State of Ohio and may require overnight stay and must be willing and able to secure a valid Driver’s License.

72 Months Experience In Any Combination Of The Following:

• Career-Technical Education program and/or Career-Technical Education administration experience in trade and industrial education (i.e., Construction, Transportation, Law & Public Safety, Engineering & Manufacturing).
• Related business/industrial field experience which must include trade and industrial training experience

Unposting Date

Aug 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

25 South Front Street

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$35.31 - $52.17

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

40 hours per week

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Educational Support

Technical Skills

Educational support

Professional Skills

Problem Solving, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn. As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.