Education Program Consultant II

Agency

Dept of Public Instruction

Division

Deputy Chief Academic Office

Job Classification Title

Education Program Consultant II (NS)

Position Number

60010102

Grade

NC18

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership to local PSU Directors, administrators, CDCs, teachers, and other personnel so they may advocate for CTE and CTE programs through career development and work-based learning opportunities. The Education Consultant focuses on career-oriented curriculum acquisition, assessment consideration and CTSO alignment, while providing technical assistance, professional development, and collaboration among stakeholders inside and outside the agency. This position will also provide visionary support through establishment of programs that support early recognition of specific career goals for all learners, focusing on work-based learning opportunities that will provide a realistic experience in a specific industry, hands-on skill acquisition, and improved post-secondary employment opportunities through multiple work-based portals. A key component of responsibility is to be continually accountable for the status of identifying student career goals and aligned work-based learning opportunities to ensure continued growth of the program. It is incumbent upon this position to research, establish and maintain partnerships and industry relationships that will improve student outcomes to ensure the success of students in a high wage, high-skill, or in-demand global economy.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage and monitor Career Development and Work-based learning programs to ensure programs are implemented with fidelity.

Development and/or implementation of career development and work-based learning programs.

State and/or national level in identifying, developing, and/or delivering training and/or professional development for educational stakeholders.

Conduct stakeholder advisory meetings to gain input on new and existing curriculum to determine the economic and/or business need for CTE curriculum and assessments.

Monitor CTE curriculum and assessments in pilot or field test status through providing technical assistance, feedback channels, and requested improvements to prepare for standard implementation.

Facilitate the creation, access to, and implementation of meaningful professional learning experiences that assist in the achievement of educational goals and enhancement of learning outcomes.

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Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63,927.00 - $103,407.00

Management Preferences:

• Holds a NC CTE License or NC School Counselor License
• Preference for master’s degree

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

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Office of Career and Technical Education:

The primary purpose of the Office of Career and Technical Education is to provide state-level oversight, technical assistance, and leadership to all Public School Units (PSUs) for the improvement of secondary education programs and for planning, implementing, and monitoring of state and federally funded Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and services. Services provided include analyzing and interpreting state and federal laws regulating state policies. This position focuses on curriculum acquisition, assessment acquisition, professional development, collaboration with CTSOs, and work-based learning.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Tamara Lynn Cherry

Recruiter Email:

TAMARA.CHERRY@DPI.NC.GOV