Program Specialist - Agricultural Education

The following position is available with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.

PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Agricultural Education

Assist with the responsibilities and duties associated with the administration of Career and Technology Education Programs.

Position officed on-site at CareerTech in Stillwater, OK. Travel required.
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of background check.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in related field.
• Agricultural education teaching certification
• Three years teaching experience

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree or an approved degree plan
• Five years teaching experience
• Knowledge of career and technical education

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the planning, developing, and implementing of programs to meet the career and technology education needs as requested by local education agencies, and identified by local and statewide guidelines.
• Coordinate and provide technical assistance and problem solving to meet local program needs.

• Conduct program evaluations to assure program 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.

• Assist in providing guidance and leadership to the student organization and assist with student conference activities.
• Coordinate accreditation requirements for career and technology education programs.
• Assist in coordinating the dissemination and retrieval of statistical and descriptive information pertaining to career and technology education programs.
• Develop and implement divisional activities to complement the goals and initiatives of the Department, including implementation of processes to increase effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and leadership to statewide fairs, shows, contests and other FFA events as assigned.ailable/willing to work nights and weekends.

SALARY/BENEFITS: $56,985.95 - $63,421.34 commensurate with education or experience.

• The state provides a benefit allowance to help you pay for insurance premiums which include health, dental, life and disability insurance.
• The amount of your allowance, $9000-$20,000 is determined based upon the dependents you choose to include in health coverage.
• State paid teacher’s retirement pension and flexible benefits plan.
• Vacation leave plus 15 days sick leave and 11 paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program and flex-time work schedule options.

Total salary and benefits package valued at $71,905.35 - $78,825.13.

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.

Or email by clicking "Apply Now."

Equal Opportunity Employment: Oklahoma Department of Career Technology and 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.