Job Description:

Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization

committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

CTE, Program Specialist, Construction Science Technologies

Job Location:

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Section

Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $66,000 - $71,500

 Grade: 21

 Closing Date: 01/24/25

Job Summary:

• This position will supervise and provide technical assistance for Construction Science Technologies (CST) programs and/or other programs as assigned at the secondary level to implement all aspects of the Elements of an Approved Program.

·         Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs).  Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Job Duties:

• Carry out across the board assignments for the Az Department of Education and/or the Career and Technical Education Unit including managing assigned programs
• Conduct program planning and development with business, industry and the local education agencies in all assigned programs

·         Visit Local Education Agencies (LEAs)/ Career and Technical Education Districts (CTEDs) and provide educators with technical assistance in the area of program development and improvement including teaching methods, standards-based curriculum development and utilization, program planning, facility management, equipment selection and certification

·         Provide technical assistance and professional development regarding technical skills assessment and program improvement based on data

·         Monitor, assess and evaluate assigned Career and Technical Education programs based on Perkins V and CTED legislation

·         Gather and analyze data for statistical CTE reports in programs

·         Plan statistical, descriptive and other reports in regard to assigned programs

·         Organize, facilitate, and coordinate statewide advisory council meetings for assigned programs

• Assist and collaborate with Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) team members for assigned programs for state, regional, local level leadership and technical skill activities as an integral part of assigned programs
• Plan, implement, and supervise in-service workshop(s) and professional development based on data from the State Technical Skills Assessment (TSA) and/or other needed program related focus, to improve instruction and student outcomes,  participate in conference workshops, seminars and tours and make in-depth visits to business and industry in order to update professional competence and provide program improvement
• Consult with industry experts utilizing internal processes to maintain, review, and revise documents related to assigned programs on an annual basis for website publishing
• Plan for and assist LEA's in developing new CTE programs
• Review, evaluate, recommend, and assist in the development of state standards, Frameworks, and Blueprints for assigned programs
• Cooperate and collaborate with ADE/CTE Standards and Assessment team, Arizona Curriculum Consortium and other entities as requested for development and/or revisions
• Participating in ADE, HASS, CTE, CTSO, or other meetings as assigned or required by programmatic assignment
• Upon supervisory direction/approval, serve as a consultant on task forces, committees, and special projects for ADE as a whole
• Provide technical assistance via telephone, e-mail, etc.
• Answer correspondence, and respond to informal office visits
• Travel as related to occupational responsibilities (travel time is inherent in most activities listed above)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Coordinating and convening Industry advisory councils
• Developing curriculum based on state Program Standards and State Technical Assessment data
• CTE Instructional materials and their availability and applicability to curriculum as appropriate to the program
• Perkins V federal legislation
• CTED state legislation
• CTE Classroom management teaching techniques
• Principles and practices of public-school organization and administration for CTE and CTSO's
• State and Federal Regulations on CTE and assigned programs
• State Board Policies on CTE and General Ed
• Supervisory techniques, evaluation procedures for programs supervised
• Teacher certification requirements for area of specialization

·         Applicants must have taught in an approved secondary CTE program area and/or was an advisor for a CTSO, related to the position.

Skills in:

• Speaking, presenting, interviewing, and motivating
• Fiscal budgeting, accounting, and inventorying
• Computing, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing data reports
• Organizing, prioritizing, and follow through to completion
• Decision making, and negotiation
• Creating, writing, and editing
• Proper written and verbal communications
• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook 360, Word, Excel, web browsers, and cloud-based files

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, organizing, and leading
• Plan, coordinate, analyze, and establish priorities
• Develop effective operating procedures
• Prioritize, organize, implement, and coordinate multiple projects and people simultaneously
• Supervision, counseling, team building, leadership, and decision making
• Establishing and maintaining effective internal and external working relationships with both technical and non-technical individuals

Selective Preferences:

• N/A

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Driver’s License Requirements.
• All employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Retirement:

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

·         Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans

·         Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans

·         10 paid holidays per year

·         Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years

·         Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly

·         Deferred compensation plan

·         Wellness plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. 

Job ID: 531253 - Job Closing Date - 01/24/2025 - o Visit https://state-of-arizona.career-pages.com/home o Click on Current Openings o Select Department of Education from the Department drop down list o Click on desired position o Click Apply Now - Salary Range - $66,000 - $71,500