Trade & Industrial Education Program Specialist

About the role

This position is available with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Responsible for providing leadership, guidance and support to programs and teachers in the Trade & Industrial Education division with emphasis on HVAC, electrical, electronics, energy industry, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, customer service and support for trade & industrial education local programs within the HVAC, electrical, electronics, energy industry, industrial maintenance, plumbing and related areas.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance to the schools, programs and teachers within assigned region.
• Establish and/or maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with key educational leaders, industry employers, statewide organizations and state agencies to ensure CareerTech continues to lead in workforce development.
• Participate with industry on economic development initiatives and individual workforce training requirements to ensure programs adjust to meet industry staffing demands and projections.
• Work with local, state, and national trade organizations and industries to develop potential employment opportunities for our schools and their program completers.
• Research and disseminate innovative approaches and best practices for instructional delivery and program improvement to build and maintain program quality.
• Cook up with local, state, and national trade organizations and industries to develop potential employment opportunities for our schools and their program completers.
• Coordinate and provide guidance and leadership for SkillsUSA and other statewide student learning experiences.
• Administer occupational examinations, both hands-on and written components, to instructors within assigned occupational areas as required for teacher certification.

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or in lieu of a bachelor's degree, industry experience and industry certification with degree completion plan on file
• Three years' experience teaching in one of the assigned areas and/or administrative experience in Trade and Industrial Education or equivalent industry experience.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of school administration and school laws are helpful.
• Computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office or comparable software.
• Ability to use a variety of software and hardware or equipment directly used in program specialty areas.
• Working knowledge in specialty areas.
• Be able to prioritize and multi-task variety of projects with time critical deadlines.

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents, as necessary.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
• Write complex documents in a prescribed format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and beliefs to top management.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply moderately complex mathematical equations as applicable.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Benefits

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, $9,051.60 - $21,942.72, is determined based upon the dependents you choose to include in health coverage. State paid teachers’ retirement pension and flexible benefits plan. Vacation leave and 15 days sick leave and 11 paid holidays. Employee assistance program and flex-time work schedule options. Total salary and benefits package valued at $72,001.01 - $107,210.60.