Technology and Engineering Education Specialist

Virginia Department of Education (Central Operations) • Richmond, Virginia • General Public Recruitment

About the role

The Technology and Engineering Education Specialist provides vision, leadership, and technical expertise for statewide program administration of Technology and Engineering Education programs and assigned career clusters and subclusters in middle and high schools, preparing youth and adults for further education and careers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the state program administrator for implementation of rigorous and relevant Technology and Engineering Education programs and assigned career clusters and sub-clusters.
• Provide expertise in the development of curriculum and resources related to Technology and Engineering Education and assigned career clusters and sub-clusters.
• Collaborate with business and industry partners, postsecondary education institutions, governmental agencies, and professional associations to promote and strengthen Technology and Engineering Education and assigned career clusters and sub-clusters.
• Provide technical assistance to teachers, administrators, business and industry partners, postsecondary education institutions, governmental agencies, professional associations, and the general public for continuous improvement, expansion, and updating of state and local course offerings.
• Contribute to the effective operations of the office and attend to routine activities and other tasks approved by the director.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of career and technical education services and program administration, including state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures for grades 6–12 and adults regarding Technology and Engineering Education and related career clusters.
• Considerable knowledge of competency-based curriculum, research-based instructional practices, and high-quality sustained professional development practices.
• Considerable knowledge of project management, including the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deliverables with critical timelines; insight and ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions; and the ability to manage program resources and budget funding allocations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex information, performance data, and state and federal regulations and policies and communicate this information to diverse groups and individual stakeholders.
• Considerable knowledge of technology tools and skills in the use of computers, devices, various databases, spreadsheets, word processing software, video conferencing software, and cloud-based storage solutions.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Technology, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Eligibility for a Virginia teaching license with a Technology Engineering Education endorsement preferred.
• Experience in program administration, including professional development.

Pay

Hiring range: $86,000–$104,000 (Pay Band 5)

Schedule

Teleworking options may be available for Commonwealth of Virginia employees; final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.