Program Specialist

State of Oklahoma • Stillwater, OK

1d • $56,986 - $70,357 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in related field.
• Teaching certification – preference Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Three years of teaching or administrative experience or equivalent industry experience.
• Valid driver’s license and a teaching certificate.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with career and technology education instructors, counselors, and administrators.
• Computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office or comparable software.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of the CareerTech system.
• Knowledge of school administration and school laws is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service support for the FCS Education experiences for the assigned region.
• Provide technical support, consultation, and individualized assistance and support for FCS instructors, coordinators, and administrators.
• Assist in planning, developing, and 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.

Benefits

• Benefit allowance to help pay for insurance premiums (health, dental, life, and disability insurance).
• State paid teacher’s retirement pension.
• Flexible benefits plan.
• Vacation leave.
• 15 days sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flex-time work schedule options.

What This Job Offers

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