Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Acts on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Office of Career-Technical Education (CTE) to provide guidance, coordination, and support to stakeholders for the implementation of Family and Consumer Science and
career field Career-Technical Education programs according to section 124 of the Federal Perkins Act which includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
- Participates in Family and Consumer Science career field CTE content standards development including the alignment of academic and technical content standards;
- Assists in the development of Family and Consumer Science career field CTE technical assessments and additional measures of student performance (e.g., portfolios, industry certification and licensure, capstone courses);
- Coordinates development of pathways curriculum materials that align with technical content standards;
- Assists with the implementation of technical content standards through technical assistance to local school districts, Regional Professional Development Centers (RPDCs), and Education Service Centers (ESCs);
- Recommends best practices for instruction aligned with technical content standards;
- Serves as Family and Consumer Science career field technical content standards expert for internal and external initiatives.
- Assists in establishing partnership linkages with business/industries/professions and key organizations (e.g.,employers, post-secondary institutions, professional associations, external agencies and internal ODE units) that support and assist with maintenance of program quality;
- Provides professional development to support Family and Consumer Science career field teacher networks, administrators, superintendents and university personnel.
- Researches exemplary models and best practices that enhance CTE programming;
- Assists with the implementation of programs and activities associated with Career-Technical Student Organizations (i.e. Ohio FCCLA Association).
Participates in cross-office projects or initiatives as assigned:
- Represents agency at national, state, and regional events relative to technical content standards, curriculum materials, program design, and instructional practices: (e.g., writes reports; recommends policy; prepares and delivers speeches before professional groups and general public; collaborates with other ODE colleagues and business/industry/education stakeholders; provide support for other career technical career fields; maintains relationships with related business and industry groups, professional associations, educational institutions, and government agencies).
Acts on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Office of Career-Technical Education (CTE) for the administration of Career Technical Education programs according to state and federal laws:
- Implements the state Perkins plan;
- Reviews and approves local Perkins plans;
- Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness;
- Assures compliance with applicable Federal and State laws;
- Provides technical assistance;
- Uses state and federal guidelines to approve new program applications and improve existing programs;
- Supports and develops State data systems relevant to the provision of the Perkins Act;
- Researches exemplary models and best practices that enhance CTE programming;
- Assists with the implementation of programs and activities associated with career-technical student organizations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of a graduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program or service [i.e., education (e.g., career tech, education administration, workforce development, evaluation, curriculum &
instruction, assessment & evaluation, educational guidance & counseling, higher education); Family and Consumer Sciences (e.g., career development, child development, culinary, design, health and wellness, personal finance and life planning)]; and 3 years’ experience in any combination of the following:
- Career-Technical Education program and/or Career-Technical Education administration experience in Family and Consumer Science education.
- Related industry field experience which must include Family and Consumer Science experience.
OR
Completion of an undergraduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program or service [i.e., education (e.g., career tech, education administration, workforce development, evaluation, curriculum & instruction, assessment & evaluation, educational guidance & counseling, higher education); Family and Consumer Sciences (e.g., career development, child development, culinary, design, health and wellness, personal finance and life planning)]; social sciences; public administration; public policy];
and 4 years’ experience in any combination of the following:
- Career-Technical Education program and/or Career-Technical Education administration experience in Family and Consumer Science education.
- Related industry field experience which must include family and consumer science experience.
OR
6 years’ experience in any combination of the following:
- Career-Technical Education program and/or Career-Technical Education administration experience in family and consumer science education.
- Related industry field experience which must include Family and Consumer Science experience.
Additional Information:
- Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. (Must be willing & able to secure a valid driver’s license OR supply your own transportation).
- Compensation for this position is $27.02 hourly/$56,202 annually with the opportunity to advance in pay after 6 months.
