Commonwealth of PA Hiring for Career and Technical Education Advisor 1 at Dauphin County, PA Full Time

This position needs a self-starter who communicates clearly, is capable of developing trusting relationships, and desires to be part of a team that provides statewide opportunities for schools that hold Pennsylvania Department of Education approved career and technical education (CTE) programs. Career and technical education is defined in state regulation and means: Programs under public supervision and control which provide an organized process of learning experiences designed to develop integrated academic and occupational skills, knowledge, attitudes, work habits and leadership ability for entry into and advancement within various levels of employment in occupational areas of agriculture, business, marketing and distribution, health, home economics and trade and industry and for participation in postsecondary education and training.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position assists middle schools and secondary schools to align career and technical education courses that ensure middle school students have a clear pathway to high school and to institutions of higher education. Supporting the alignment efforts is the support of school districts as they develop Kindergarten to grade 12 guidance plans. This includes a review of the plans submitted in the K-12 Guidance Plan portal. This person serves on teams that visit secondary schools to determine if the schools’ Department approved CTE programs are in compliance with federal and state regulation.

Work Hours and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with a one-hour lunch.

You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework), part-time up 3 days a week (reporting to the office Wednesday). In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements – Four years of professional experience in the field of career and technical education, including one year of experience in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.

This position requires possession of a minimum of two years of full-time professional career and technical education experience in a 9-12 or postsecondary environment

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this position.

Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Must be able to perform essential job functions

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

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