Technology and Engineering Education Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Technology and Engineering Education Specialist to provide vision and leadership for statewide program administration of Tech and Engineering Education in middle and high schools. You will guide curriculum development and resources while collaborating with industry partners and higher education to strengthen programs.

The role requires extensive knowledge of CTE services, project management, and professional development, with a focus on statewide impact and

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of career and technical education services and program administration for grades 6-12 and adults.
• Experience with competency-based curriculum and professional development.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with critical timelines and budget allocations.
• Ability to analyze complex information and communicate to diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of technology tools and software for data, databases, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as state program administrator for Technology and Engineering Education programs and career clusters.
• Develop curriculum and resources for Technology and Engineering Education and related clusters.
• Collaborate with business, postsecondary, government, and professional associations to promote programs.
• Provide technical assistance to teachers, administrators, partners, and the public for program improvement.
• Support office operations and assist the director with routine tasks.

Skills

Curriculum development

Program administration

Budget management

Data analysis

Technology tools

Education

Technology/Engineering Education degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Video conferencing

Cloud storage

Job description

Title: Technology and Engineering Education Specialist

State Role Title: Education Coordinator I

Hiring Range: $86,000-104,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for a Technology and Engineering Education Specialist to provide vision, leadership and technical expertise for statewide program administration of Technology and Engineering Education programs and assigned career clusters and subclusters in middle and high schools.

• Serve as the state program administrator for implementation of rigorous and relevant Technology and Engineering Education programs and assigned career clusters and sub-clusters that prepare youth and adults for further education and careers.
• Provide expertise in the development of curriculum and resources related to Technology and Engineering Education and assigned career clusters and sub-clusters.
• Collaborate with business and industry partners, postsecondary education institutions, governmental agencies, and professional associations to promote and strengthen Technology and Engineering Education and assigned career clusters and sub-clusters.
• Provide technical assistance to teachers, administrators, business and industry partners, postsecondary education institutions, governmental agencies, professional associations, and the general public for continuous improvement, expansion, and updating of state and local course offerings for Technology and Engineering Education and assigned career clusters and sub-clusters.
• Contribute to the effective operations of the office and attend to routine activities and other tasks approved by the director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of career and technical education services and program administration, including state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures for grades 6-12 and adults regarding Technology and Engineering Education and related career clusters.
• Considerable knowledge of competency-based curriculum, research-based instructional practices, and high quality sustained professional development practices.
• Considerable knowledge of project management, including the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deliverables with critical timelines; insight and ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions; and the ability to manage program resources and budget funding allocations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex information, performance data, and state and federal regulations and policies and communicate this information to diverse groups and individual stakeholders.
• Considerable knowledge of technology tools and skills in the use of computers, devices, various databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software, video conferencing software, and cloud-based storage solutions.

Additional Considerations

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Technology, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Master’s degree preferred.
• Eligibility for a Virginia teaching license with a Technology Engineering Education endorsement preferred.
• Experience in program administration, including professional development.

Special Instructions

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: [phone], [TTY: 786-8389]. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.