Program Specialist at Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education in Stillwater, Oklahoma

Job Description:

PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Trade and Industrial Education

Responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and support to programs and teachers in the Trade & Industrial Education division with emphasis on Cosmetology, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Graphic Design, and Audio/Video Production.

Position based in Stillwater, OK. Requires moderate travel within the state for industry, school visits, and conferences, along with limited out-of-state travel required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or approved degree plan
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, industry experience and industry certification with degree completion plan on file
• Three years' experience teaching in one of the assigned areas and/or administrative experience in trade and industrial education or equivalent industry experience is required.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership, customer service, and support for trade and industrial education local programs within the Cosmetology, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Graphic Design, and Audio/Video Production.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance to the schools, programs, and teachers within assigned program areas.
• Establish and/or maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with key educational leaders, industry employers, statewide organizations, and state agencies to ensure CareerTech continues to lead in workforce development.
• Participate with industry on economic development initiative and individual workforce training requirements to ensure programs adjust to meet industry staffing demands and projections.
• Work with local, state, and national trade organizations and industries to develop potential employment opportunities for our schools and their program completers.
• Research and disseminate innovative approaches and best practices for instructional delivery and program improvement to build and maintain program quality.
• Coordinate and provide guidance and leadership for SkillsUSA and other statewide student learning experiences.
• Administer occupational examinations, both hands-on and written components, to instructors within assigned occupational areas, as required for teacher certification.    

 

Salary/Benefits: $56,985.95 - $63,421.34 commensurate with education or experience. Health, dental, life and disability insurance; flexible benefits plan; teacher’s retirement; vacation/sick leave; paid holidays; employee assistance program; and flex-time options. Total salary and benefits package valued at $69,536.53 - $76,456.30

 

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.

Email: applicant@careertech.ok.gov.  

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