Education Program Specialist - Program Design

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 Ohio Technical Centers 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; * Supports opportunities relevant to the provision of the Perkins Act Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs) and Career-Technical Articulation Verification (CTAV) initiative; * Collaborates as needed with other units in the office of Career-Technical Education, Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and other state agencies to provide technical assistance.

* Builds and maintains business and industry partnerships; * 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 (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.

The work location of this position is 25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

You will be required to report to this work location, if selected.

If this position is filled with an internal employee who has an approved telework agreement, the employee may be required to report in-person during the initial training period.

Minimum qualification of 72 months combined experience in the following: * Career-Technical Education program development and/or Career-Technical Education program administration.

* Educational counseling or career advising in middle school, high school, and/or postsecondary related to career-technical education and/or career connected learning.

* Curriculum coordination - overseeing curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of middle school, high school, and/or postsecondary for career-technical education and/or career connected learning.

Job Skills: Educational support