Job Announcement
The position is with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
Job Title: Special Populations - Career Development Coordinator
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 related field, or a Master’s degree in Guidance and 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate, develop, facilitate, and deliver statewide professional development efforts provided by the agency to meet leadership and professional development needs.
• Serve as Co-Administrator for Non-Traditional programs 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 - $78,920.79
Management Responsibility:
No management responsibilities.
COMMUNICATION 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 define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER JOB-RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to 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. Ability to conduct computer videoconferencing, phone conferencing, and/or online professional development.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without 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.
How to Apply:
Position posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days or until position is filled.
Send cover letter, including job title, resume and three professional references to:
Mail: Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Attn: Rebecca Clapp, 1500 West Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074
Fax: (405) 743-5186
Email: applicant@careertech.ok.gov
For questions concerning recent applications, please contact Rebecca.Clapp@careertech.ok.gov
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable law. Any comments should be made to Gina Hubbard by phone: (405) 743-5167 or mail: 1500 West Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074-4398