Career and Technical Specialist

State of careers Rhode Island • Derry, NH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents are responsible for participating in the implementation of career and technical educational programs for youths and adults, providing technical assistance to support educational and vocational programs, and evaluating related programs. The Rhode Island Department of Education seeks a dynamic Career and Technical Education Specialist to support our statewide CTE initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills and experience in data collection and analysis to inform program decisions, along with proven ability to manage federal and state grants with meticulous attention to compliance. This role requires expertise in program approval, program monitoring, developing and delivering effective teacher training, and collaborating seamlessly with both internal department teams and external stakeholders including school districts, industry partners, community organizations, and other state agencies. The successful candidate will contribute to expanding high-quality CTE opportunities that prepare students for in-demand careers while meeting the needs of Rhode Island’s diverse workforce.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Education.
• Five years of teaching experience, including programs dealing with youth and adult Career and Technical Education and/or any combination of knowledge, skills and experience that is substantially equivalent.
• Knowledge of public relations principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of career clusters, pathways, and career specialties.
• Knowledge of applicable career and technical educational standards.
• Knowledge of project management practices.
• Knowledge of grant preparation, management and reporting
• Knowledge of adult education theory and program practices.
• Skilled in working collaboratively.
• Skilled in preparing program budgets.
• Skilled in writing and reviewing grants.
• Skilled in analyzing data.
• Skilled in solving problems.
• Skilled in communicating and interpersonal exchanges as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Candidate selected to fill position will be required to submit official transcripts and will be required to pass and submit a pre-employment history criminal background check (BCI).
• Please submit two (2) current letters of reference
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Doctorate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and assists in the implementation of career and technical education programs to ensure adequate education programs are available to individuals.
• Provides technical assistance to local career and technical educational programs and career and technical centers in order to design programs, train staff and make recommendations for improvements.
• Establishes and participates in various committees and task forces to help develop and evaluate programs.
• Supports local programs to promote youth and adult career and technical educational initiatives, such as family literacy, vocational development and related issues.
• Serves as the liaison to outside organizations and agencies regarding youth and adult career technical education services.
• Provides assistance to the Office of Finance & Business with grant reviews, purchasing, and the preparation of various reports.
• Provides support and coordination for RIDE initiatives related to the office of multiple pathways.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required for employees hired after September 30, 2014.
• Public service with purpose and impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level