The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Career and Technical Education, Division of Student Transition and Career Readiness, Student Leadership Development Branch has an opening for an Education Program Consultant.
OUR MISSION
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
OUR CORE VALUES- Equity
- Achievement
- Collaboration
- Integrity
The department's major activities include:- Administering the statewide assessment and accountability system;
- Providing technical assistance to schools and districts in the areas of finance, management and curriculum;
- Providing support and information to the Kentucky Board of Education as it promulgates state education regulations;
- Overseeing the state education technology system; and
- Monitoring school and district compliance with state and federal laws.
- Providing instructional services to students at Kentucky School for the Blind, Kentucky School for the Deaf and the Area Technology Centers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Provides consultative services and technical assistance to local educators through the Student Leadership Development Branch in the development and improvement of career and technical education programs by planning, developing, implementing and evaluating materials and resources in curriculum development and program planning.
Coordinate activities of career and technical student organization, SkillsUSA.
Provide guidance in the implementation of Council for Career and Technical Student (CTSO) activities at local, regional and state level including but not limited to state and regional career development events.
Provide leadership and technical assistance to districts, schools and teachers to facilitate the full implementation of Construction and Welding programs related to career and technical education student organizations, SkillsUSA.
Develop material, plan and conduct professional learning activities for both internal office use as well as presentation for state, national workshops and meetings.
Provide leadership in the planning, development and implementation and monitoring of the middle and secondary Construction and Welding programs including related career and technical student organization, SkillsUSA. Collaborate with business/industry and curriculum advisory task force groups and other stakeholders in planning, developing and implementing career and technical education programs.
Serve on integrated teams and work groups as assigned to implement initiatives and priority work of the Office of Career and Technical Education.
Demonstrate initiative to meet the needs of the Office of Career and Technical Education.
Seek to improve processes.
Demonstrate adaptability by managing time and work-related tasks in relation to OCTE priorities and goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Perks:
· Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
· Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
· Optional Insurance (Dental/Vision)
· Life Insurance
· Retirement savings.
· Paid Leave (annual, sick, compensatory, jury, voting, election, educational, military)
· Paid holidays (12.5 days per year, 13.5 days in a Presidential Election year)
· Deferred Compensation/Free Financial Planning Program
· Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
· A collaborative and innovative work environment.
· Flexible Work Schedules
· Employee Resource Groups
· Employee Recognition
· Employee Wellness Programs
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in education or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Three years of professional experience in education, career and technical education, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Current Rank II or Rank I certification by the Department of Education or Education Professional Standards Board will substitute for the required educational requirement. Additional professional experience in the field of education will substitute for the required educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
Pay Grade: 16 Gross Monthly Salary Range: $4,356.96 - $5,169.46 Position Number: 31028639Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel CabinetInquiries about this position should be directed to: Katlyn Comley, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771.
Email:
katlyn.comley@education.ky.gov The closing date to apply for this position: October 26, 2025. The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.
The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at
1-888-897-7781 or
https://dhs.gov/e-verify.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D