Business Education Specialist (35100156

Business Education Specialist

The incumbent develops and manages CTE programs funded with both state and federal dollars. They are responsible for meeting the objectives mandated by federal and state laws. They provide educational services to the citizens of the state through the educational community and schools. These services include designing and managing program guidelines and standards to ensure effective curriculum, teaching and learning methodologies, educational assessments, teacher certification and school accreditation, technical assistance, and overall quality education statewide.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):

• Knowledge of the theory, principals, and practices of educational and program administration; principals of planning and organization; teaching methodology and learning theory; philosophy, policy, rules, and regulations governing Business and Marketing Education. Working knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques. Demonstrated teaching success and skill in Business and Marketing Education. Experience in advising a Career and Technical Student Organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to plan and direct educational and service program; to collaborate with others; to understand and apply federal and state laws and regulations.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities:
  
  educational theory, research and assessment, group processes, data analysis, teaching methodologies, safety and health, school facilities and design, evaluation of programs and resource materials, tests and measurements, accreditation and certification, instructional technology (computers), equipment (instructional), research in current education practices, ability to access and retrieve national clearinghouses and data bases, state and federal laws, regulations, standards and policies. Familiarity with the integration of career and technical student organization programs into career and technical curriculum.
  
  Versed in leadership concepts and able to train others in their use. Adept in dealing with people to motivate, involve and enhance cooperation, diplomatic and skillful in conflict resolution.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience ):

• A bachelor's degree in education, Business and Marketing Education, Career and Technical Education, or another related field.
• Three years of Business and Marketing Education Teaching or related experiences.
• Three years of experience working with or managing career and technical student organizations.
• Proficient use and understanding of Excel, Adobe, Google Suite, and Web Design.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• If no applicants meet these minimum qualifications, a training assignment may be offered.

Salary: $ Hourly

Telework Eligibility:
Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:

Full-Time

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Travel:
Yes, 15 % of the Time

Primary

Location:

Helena

Other Locations:
Kalispell, Bozeman, Billings, Butte, Missoula, Great Falls

Agency:
Office of Public Instruction

Union:
Montana Federation of Public Employees

Contact Name:
Human Resources

Contact Email: OPI.Careers

Contact Phone: