Trade and Industrial Education Specialist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for a Trade and Industrial Education Specialist to serve as a statewide visionary leader and technical expert in career and technical education, specializing in high-skill, high-demand trade and industrial pathways. This role supports the Office of Student Pathways and Opportunities by developing, implementing, and sustaining rigorous, industry-aligned programs that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to thrive in the future competitive workforce and/or postsecondary environments.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of career and technical education services and program administration, including state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures for grades 6-12 and adults.
Considerable knowledge of competency-based curriculum, research-based instructional practices, and high quality sustained professional development practices.
Considerable knowledge of project management, including the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deliverables with critical timelines; insight and ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions; and the ability to manage program resources and budget funding allocations.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex information, performance data, and state and federal regulations and policies and communicate this information to diverse groups and individual stakeholders.
Considerable knowledge of technology tools and skills in the use of computers, devices, various databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software, video conferencing software, and cloud-based storage solutions.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Trade and Industrial Education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
Eligibility for a Virginia teaching license with a Trade and Industrial Education endorsement (preferred).
Experience in teaching at the middle school or high school level.
Experience in program administration, including delivery of professional development.

Responsibilities

Serve as the state administrator for implementation of rigorous and relevant Trade and Industrial Education and assigned career clusters and sub-clusters that prepare youth and adults for further education and careers.
Provide expertise in the development of curriculum and resources related to Trade and Industrial Education programs and assigned career clusters and sub-clusters.
Collaborate with business and industry partners, to promote and strengthen the Trade and Industrial Education and assign career clusters and sub-clusters.
Contribute to the effective operations of the office and attend to routine activities and other tasks approved by the director.