program consultant Shawnee, KS
Job description
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
To assist the Kansas State Department of Education in carrying out the Kansas State Board of Education mission, we are recruiting for an Education Program Consultant on the Career, Standards and Assessment Services team in the Division of Learning Services.
- Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled
- Required documents uploaded: Open Until Filled
- Job Location Topeka, KS (Landon State Ofc Bldg.)
Kansas State Department of Education
900 SW Jackson St., Suite 102
Topeka, KS 66612-1212
www.ksde.org
About the Position
- Who can apply: Anyone (External)
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Hours to be determined
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation: $2,379.64 Bi-weekly
Employment Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Fitness Centers in select locations
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The Education Program Consultant (EPC) represents the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), the Kansas State Board of Education (KSBE) and the Kansas Legislature in providing professional educational consultative services to public educational institutions, educational related organizations and associations, government agencies and the general public.
Educational consultative services may include but are not limited to: providing technical assistance and professional development; interpreting state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to the KSDE and the educational programs of the state; and special projects/related work as assigned. This position supports the field and agency in the area of Education and Training, Hospitality and Tourism and Human Services (Research of Career Clusters/Pathways may lead to updates and edits of Clusters/Pathways). This position supports the field and agency in Career and Technical Education career development including Individual Plan of Study (IPS) and Work-Based Learning.
You may request a position description for this opening by email from [email protected]. Be sure to use the Job ID (209527) in the subject line.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in relevant degree field(s). Experience may be substituted for education as deemed relevant by the agency.
Preferred Skills and/or Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in relevant degree field(s);
- Knowledge of technical education trends and theories and of applied instructional and curriculum principles of hardware and software appropriate for instruction in a given area;
- Knowledge of assessment principles and educational materials, equipment and facilities used in secondary education;
- Demonstrated skill in written communication;
- Ability to speak effectively before groups and the public;
- Ability to facilitate and effectively participate in small group discussion and workgroups;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Computer literacy; and
- Effective interpersonal skills.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in secondary technology education;
- Secondary certification in Career and Technical Education; and
- One year of experience in educational administration and curriculum assessment at the secondary, postsecondary or adult level.
Recruiter Contact Information:
Name: Marisa Seele
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7795
Job Application Process
- First Sign in or register as a New User.
- Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
- Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
- Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
- Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
- Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate IS NOT Required by KSDE.
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
- Cover letter
- Transcripts (if a degree is part of the required minimum qualifications)
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
