Education Program Specialist; Trade and Industry

Position: Education Program Specialist (Trade and Industry)

Education Program Specialist (Trade and Industry)

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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.

• Participate in career field CTE content standards development, including alignment of academic and technical content standards.
• Assist 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.
• Assist with the implementation of technical content standards through technical assistance to local school districts, Regional Professional Development Centers (RPDCs) and Educational Service Centers (ESCs).
• Recommend best practices for instruction aligned with technical content standards.
• Serve as trade and industry career field technical content standards expert for internal and external initiatives.
• Assist 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.
• Provide professional development to support trade and industry career field teacher networks, administrators, superintendents and university personnel.
• Research exemplary models and best practices that enhance CTE programming.
• Assist with the implementation of programs and activities associated with career‑technical student organizations (i.e., Skills
  
  USA Ohio Association).
• Participate in cross‑office projects or initiatives as assigned.
• Represent agency at national, state, and regional events relative to technical content standards, curriculum materials, program design, and instructional practices (e.g., write reports; recommend policy; prepare and deliver speeches before professional groups and general public; collaborate with other ODE colleagues and business/industrial/education stakeholders; provide support for other career technical career fields; maintain relationships with related business and industrial groups, professional associations, educational institutions, and government agencies).
• Implement the state Perkins plan.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Assure compliance with applicable Federal and State laws.
• Provide technical assistance.
• Use state and federal guidelines to approve new program applications and improve existing programs.
• Support and develop 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. 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.

Organization Education and Workforce Agency Contact

morgan.webbo.gov

Unposting Date

Dec 29, 2025, 10:29:00 AM

Work Location

25 South Front Street

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$32.80 - $48.47

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

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