Program Specialist

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education seeks a Program Specialist to oversee Family & Consumer Sciences Education programs. You will provide leadership, develop instructional strategies, and support teachers and administrators to assure program quality.

This exempt, full-time role requires a bachelor’s degree (teaching certification preferred), several years of teaching or admin experience, and the ability to travel within the state to support districts and conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Teaching certification preferred (Family and Consumer Sciences).
• Three years of teaching or admin experience or equivalent industry experience.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service support for the FCS experiences in the assigned region.
• Provide technical support, consultation, and individualized assistance for instructors, coordinators, and administrators.
• Plan, develop, and implement programs to meet career and technology education needs.
• Conduct program evaluations to ensure quality and drive improvements.
• Plan and deliver high-impact professional development training for teachers and staff.
• Coach new teachers to help them transition into the profession.
• Participate in committees and advisory boards and help develop policies.
• Monitor trends for relevance and student employability.

Skills

Customer service

Technical support

Consultation

Planning

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certificate

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting TitleProgram SpecialistAgency800 OKLA. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONSupervisory OrganizationFamily & Consumer Sciences EducationJob Posting End DateRefer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensation$56,985.94 - $70,356.73Job DescriptionRecruitment AnnouncementThis position is available with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.Job Title: Program SpecialistJob Code: E23ADepartment/Area: Family & Consumer Sciences EducationFLSA Classification: ExemptPayband: 13SummaryResponsible for the duties associated with the administration and supervision of Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education programs. The position provides leadership, develops instructional strategies, and serves as a resource for teachers and administrators to assure program quality and improvement.Education and ExperienceRequired:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in related field.Teaching certification – preference Family and Consumer Sciences.Three years of teaching or administrative experience or equivalent industry experience.Preferred:Master’s degree.Knowledge of the CareerTech system.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide customer service support for the FCS Education experiences for the assigned region.Provide technical support, consultation, and individualized assistance and support for FCS instructors, coordinators, and administrators.Assist in planning, developing, and implementing programs to meet the career and technology education needs as requested by local education agencies, and identified by local and statewide guidelines.Conduct program evaluations to ensure quality and assist with program improvement.Encourage innovative approaches for instruction and delivery.Plan and implement high impact professional development training and technical assistance for teachers and staff based on priorities and needs.Serve as a resource and coach to ensure new teachers successfully transition into the teaching profession.Participate in committees and advisory boards and contribute to developing policies and program initiatives in FCS.Monitor nationwide trends for relevance and potential program impact and student employability.Assist in providing guidance and leadership to the student organization and assist with student conference activities.Salary and Benefits$56,985.95 - $70,356.73The state provides a benefit allowance to help you pay for insurance premiums which include health, dental, life, and disability insurance.The amount of your allowance, $9,051.60 - $21,942.72, is determined based upon the dependents you choose to include in health coverage.State paid teacher’s retirement pension and flexible benefits plan.Vacation leave and 15 days sick leave and 11 paid holidaysEmployee assistance program and flex-time work schedule options.Total salary and benefits package valued at $72,001.01 - $99,269.32.Management ResponsibilityNo management responsibility.Communication SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents as necessary. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community; write complex documents in a prescribed format; effectively present information to the leadership team, public groups, boards of directors, etc.Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply moderately complex mathematical equations as applicable.Reasoning SkillsAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Licenses, Certificates, and RegistrationsValid driver’s license and a teaching certificate.Other Job-Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :Ability to collaborate effectively with career and technology education instructors, counselors, and administrators. Knowledge of school administration and school laws is helpful. Computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office or comparable software.Physical DemandsAbility to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.Work EnvironmentPosition officed on site at CareerTech in Stillwater with the option to utilize field based officing. The position requires reporting to the Stillwater office at the manager’s discretion. Requires moderate travel within the state for industry, school visits, and conferences with limited out-of-state travel required.Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of background check.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact