Education Program Specialist (Intermittent)

This is an intermittent position and is restricted to working up to 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July-June). Intermittent positions are not eligible for benefits.

Provide guidance, coordination, and support to stakeholders for the implementation of high-quality programs of study according to section 124 of the Federal Perkins Act which includes but is not limited to the following tasks: * Monitors the CTE-26 application system used to approve funding for new and existing career-technical programs; * Reviews, proposes & formulates high-quality programs of study to ensure students have meaningful access and are engaged in high-quality CTE programs; * Provides technical assistance to Career Pathway Support Networks to expand delivery of secondary CTE courses; * Monitors the Innovative Pathway Program to prepare students for employment in emerging careers that cross multiple career field pathways supported by in-demand or critical occupations; * Provides technical assistance to school district personnel (e.g., integrating content standards into curriculum, Program of Study development/implementation): * Plans and provides professional development activities and technical assistance communication for administrators and educators; * Plans and designs strategies to support the implementation of new program models; * Reviews and analyzes program performance data.

* Assists with the implementation of programs and activities associated with career-technical student organizations (i.e.

Ohio DECA, Ohio BPA, Educators Rising). Acts on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) 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; * 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; 72 months experience in any combination of the following: 72 months experience in the following: * Career-Technical Education program and/or Career-Technical Education administration experience