PROGRAM SPECIALIST (2 positions)

PROGRAM SPECIALIST (2 positions)
Family and Consumer Sciences Education

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 to teachers and administrators to assure program quality and improvement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Teaching certification – preference Family and Consumer Sciences
• Three years of teaching or administrative experience or equivalent industry experience
• Travel in-state and limited out of state

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree
• Knowledge of the Career Tech system

Duties/Essential Functions:

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status or any other status prohibited by applicable law.  Any comments should be made to Gina Hubbard at 405-743-5167.  1500 W Seventh Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074-4398

Salary/Compensation: $56,986 - $63,421 per year

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