Job Posting Title Career Development Coordinator
Agency 800 OKLA. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Supervisory Organization Counseling and Career Development
Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time Full time
Job Type Regular
Compensation
$56,985.95 - $63,421.34
Job Description
To apply: submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references as a single document.
Recruitment Announcement The position is with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
Job Title: Career Development Coordinator, Emphasis Special Populations Job Code: E56B Department/Area: Counseling and Career Development
FLSA Classification: Exempt Payband: 13
Summary The Career Development Coordinator – Special Populations reports directly to the Counseling and Career Development Manager and supports efforts to create fair and supportive learning environments across the CareerTech System by collaborating with agency staff, technology centers, and schools. This position focuses on increasing access and opportunities for special populations and non-traditional students through data-driven strategies, training, and consultation. The coordinator provides leadership in promoting fairness, belonging, and full participation in career and technology education.
Education and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent combination of industry experience and education in a related field, or a Master’s degree in Counseling.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a school setting, with demonstrated experience supporting IEPs, 504 Plans, or ELAPs.
- Knowledge and understanding of local, state, and federal guidelines and legislation, including IDEIA, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Preferred:
- Experience in career and technology education.
- Understanding of special populations as defined in Perkins V.
- Knowledge of Special Education Law.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver presentations and professional development opportunities that equip educators and other stakeholders with the knowledge and resources to effectively serve special populations, with a primary focus on students with disabilities.
- Provide technical assistance to career and technology education personnel, special education personnel, counselors, parents, students, and other appropriate individuals to ensure appropriate services and programs are accessible to and provided for individuals within special populations.
- Coordinate and/or assist in developing/adapting, and promoting products targeted toward services to individuals within special populations.
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- In collaboration with other partners and stakeholders, develop and oversee programs, services, and initiatives to elevate appreciation and respect in work and education experiences of agency staff, CareerTech System teachers, and students; assist in coordinating non-traditional recruitment activities.
- Collect and use data to assess the effectiveness of initiatives, to enhance their success, and to identify opportunities and best practices.
- Work effectively with diverse constituencies objectively and impartially to foster an agency and network climate valuing differences among staff, teachers, and students.
- Serve as Co-Administrator for Non-Traditional programs, career exploration, and collaborate in the administration of related grants.
Salary and Benefits $56,985.95 - $63,421.34
- The state provides a benefit allowance to help you pay insurance premiums, which include health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- The amount of your allowance, $9,051.60 - $21,942.34, is determined based upon the dependents you choose to include in health coverage.
- State-paid teacher’s retirement pension and flexible benefits plan.
- Vacation leave, 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 - $91,811.91
Management Responsibility No management responsibilities.
Communication Skills Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents as necessary. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Write complex documents in a prescribed format. Effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Communicate complex ideas and beliefs to top management.
Mathematical Skills Apply moderately complex mathematical equations as applicable.
Reasoning Skills Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Other Job-Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Work with individuals in state agencies and in education. Functional knowledge of e-learning components and techniques. Familiar with MS Office suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Familiar with terminology related to special populations. Familiarity with supplemental aids, accessibility guidelines, and services for individuals with disabilities. Familiarity with various resources available to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities/special populations. Negotiation, advocacy, and communication skills. Conduct computer videoconferencing, phone conferencing, and/or online professional development.
Physical Demands Ability to lift 50 pounds with accommodation.
Work Environment Position officed on-site at CareerTech in Stillwater, OK. Frequent in-state travel, occasional out-of-state travel.
Hiring contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.
Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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