Commonwealth of PA Hiring for Career and Technical Education Advisor 2 at Dauphin County, PA Full Time

If you are a self-starter, communicate clearly and and want to provide leadership to schools to expand occupational family and consumer sciences programs across Pennsylvania, consider being part of the team at the Pennsylvania Department of Education!

The position requires innovation and problem solving to assist secondary schools in developing family and consumer sciences programs that can be approved as career and technical education (CTE) programs. Career and technical education as defined in state regulation 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, family and consumer sciences and trade and industry and for participation in postsecondary education and training.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The position is responsible to provide leadership and direction in developing, expanding and improving family and consumer sciences programs. Work involves planning, directing, and participating in the development of family and consumer sciences curriculum and program guidelines for statewide application and coordinating and directing the work of other professionals in identifying, developing and evaluating new approaches and innovative

programs.

The position also reviews and approves requests for FCS program approvals, conduct on-site compliance reviews and provide technical assistance.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.

Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, with a 1 hour lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part time, up to 4 days a week. You must report to the office every Monday. 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.

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as a Career and Technical Education Advisor 1; or

Five years of professional career and technical education experience including two years in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs; or

An equivalent combination of professional career and technical education experience and training, which includes two years in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs.

Other Requirements:
This particular position also requires that applicants must possess 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 title.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. 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.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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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