Education Program Consultant

Final date to receive applications: 6/11/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

Position: 26-02577 Education Program Consultant

Pay Grade: 16

Salary: $4,356.96 - $5,169.46 Monthly

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency:
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

Location:

Location Varies

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky. The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state’s P-12 education requirements.

The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities. The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors. The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers;

175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.

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

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Career and Technical Education, Division of Student Transition and Career Readiness, Student Leadership Development Branch has an opening for an Education Program Consultant. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

• 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 organization, Technology Student Association (TSA). Provide guidance in the implementation of career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities at local, regional and state level 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 Engineering, Computer Science, Aviation and Media Arts education programs related to CTSO, TSA. Develop materials to plan and conduct professional learning activities for both internal office use and presentations for state/national workshops and meetings.
• Provide leadership in the planning, development and implementation and monitoring of the middle and secondary Engineering, Computer Science, Aviation and Media Arts programs including related career and technical student organization, TSA. Collaborate with business/industry curriculum advisory task force groups and other stakeholders in planning, developing and implementing materials.
• Serve on integrated teams and/or work groups as assigned to implement initiatives and strategic priorities 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 Office of Career and Technical Education priorities and goals.

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
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