Education program consultant Ashland, KY

Education Program Consultant

Job Title:

Education Program Consultant

Location:

Ashland, KY, and other locations may vary

Pay Grade: 16;
Salary: $4,356.96 - $5,169.46 Monthly

Employment Type:

Executive Branch, Full Time, 37.5 hrs/wk, ineligible for overtime pay

Agency:
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

In accordance with KRS 161.220, the selected applicant will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.

Telework:
The agency may authorize telecommuting within Kentucky; arrangement may be terminated or modified at any time.

Our mission:
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.

• Equity
• Achievement
• Collaboration
• Integrity

• Provide consultative services and technical assistance to local educators through the Student Leadership Development Branch in the development and improvement of career and technical education programs by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating materials and resources in curriculum development and program planning.
• Coordinate activities of career and technical student organizations, SkillsUSA, and provide guidance in the implementation of Council for Career and Technical Student (CTSO) activities at local, regional, and state levels including, but not limited to, state and regional career development events.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance to districts, schools, and teachers to facilitate the full implementation of Construction and Welding programs related to career and technical education student organizations, SkillsUSA. Develop material, plan, and conduct professional learning activities for both internal office use as well as presentations for state and national workshops and meetings.
• Provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of middle and secondary Construction and Welding programs including related career and technical student organizations, SkillsUSA. Collaborate with business/industry and curriculum advisory task force groups and other stakeholders in planning, developing, and implementing career and technical education programs.
• Serve on integrated teams and work groups as assigned to implement initiatives and priority work of the Office of Career and Technical Education.
• Demonstrate initiative to meet the needs of the Office of Career and Technical Education. Seek to improve processes. Demonstrate adaptability by managing time and work-related tasks in relation to OCTE priorities and goals.

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee resource groups
• Employee recognition

Education: Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in education or a related field.

Experience, Training, or

Skills:

Three years of professional experience in education, career and technical education, or a related field.

Substitute Education for

Experience:

None

Substitute Experience for

Education:

Current Rank II or Rank I certification by the Department of Education or Education Professional Standards Board will substitute for the required educational requirement. Additional professional experience in the field of education will substitute for the required educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Special Requirements: None

Applicants and employees may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.

Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment.

Work is typically performed in an office or school setting. Travel may be required.

This position has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D