Job Description
The following position is available with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
PROGRAM SPECIALIST Family and Consumer Sciences Responsible for the duties associated with the administration and supervision of Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education programs. The position provides leadership, develops instructional strategies, and serves as a resource for teachers and administrators to assure program quality and improvement.
Position officed on-site at CareerTech in Stillwater, OK. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of background check.
Required EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor’s degree
- Teaching certification - preference Family and Consumer Sciences
- Three years of teaching or administrative experience or equivalent industry experience
- Travel in-state and limited out of state
Preferred - Master’s degree
- Knowledge of the CareerTech system
Essential Duties And Responsibilities - Provide customer service support for the FCS Education experiences for the assigned region. Provide technical support, consultation, and individualized assistance and support FCS instructors, coordinators, and administrators.
- Assist in the planning, developing, implementing programs to meet the career and technology education needs as requested by local education agencies, and identified by local and statewide guidelines.
- Conduct program evaluations to ensure quality and assist with program improvement.
- Encourage innovative approaches for instruction and delivery.
- Plan and implement high impact professional development training and technical assistance for teachers and staff based on priorities and needs.
- Serve as a resource and coach to ensure new teachers successfully transition into the teaching profession.
- Participate in committees and advisory boards and contribute to developing policies and program initiatives in FCS.
- Monitor nationwide trends for relevance and potential program impact and student employability.
- Assist in providing guidance and leadership to the student organization and assist with student conference activities.
SALARY/BENEFITS: $56,985.95 - $63,421.34 commensurate with education or experience.
- The state provides a benefit allowance to help you pay for insurance premiums which include health, dental, life and disability insurance.
- The amount of your allowance, $9000-$20000, is determined based upon the dependents you choose to include in health coverage.
- State paid teacher’s retirement pension and flexible benefits plan.
- Vacation leave plus 15 days sick leave and 11 paid holidays.
- Employee assistance program and flex-time work schedule options.
Total salary and benefits package valued at $71,905.35 - $78,825.13.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents as necessary. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community; write complex documents in a prescribed format; effectively present information to the leadership team, public groups, boards of directors, etc.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply moderately complex mathematical equations as applicable.
REASONING SKILLS: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND REGISTRATIONS: Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and a teaching certificate.
OTHER JOB-RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to collaborate effectively with career and technology education instructors, counselors, and administrators. Knowledge of school administration and school laws is helpful. Computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office or comparable software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Position posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days or until position is filled.
Send Cover Letter, Including Job Title, And Resume To Mail: Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Attn: Marie, 1500 West Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074.
Fax: 405/743-5186.
Or email by clicking "Apply Now." Equal Opportunity Employment Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status or any other status prohibited by applicable law. Any comments should be made to Gina Hubbard @ gina.hubbard@careertech.ok.gov or 405-743-5167. 1500 W Seventh St, Stillwater, OK 74074-4398 recblid pzv10wdkziybzv8rld7rd573jtklt3
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