Trade and Industrial Education Specialist

Title: Trade and Industrial Education Specialist

State Role Title:Education Coordinator I

Hiring Range: Exact commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location:Richmond

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Trade and Industrial Education Specialist serves as a statewide visionary leader and technical expert in career and technical education specializing in high-skill high-demand trade and industrial pathways. This role supports the Office of Student Pathways and Opportunities by developing implementing and sustaining rigorous industry-aligned programs that equip students with the knowledge skills and credentials needed to thrive in the future competitive workforce and/or postsecondary environments.

Through strategic collaboration with educators employers and community partners the specialist ensures that all students have access to hands-on learning work-based experiences and career exploration in fields such as manufacturing construction transportation and emerging technologies. The specialist plays a critical role in expanding student opportunities closing workforce gaps and promoting economic mobility through high-quality CTE programming.

The vision of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction is to ensure through high academic standards and accountability that an effective education program is established and maintained in Virginias public elementary middle and high schools. The mission in cooperation with local school boards is to build a culture of excellence that increases student learning and achievement and to support the growth of evidence-based best practices to spark student engagement and post-secondary readiness. The Board has prioritized 3E Readiness with public students earning and demonstrating that they are ready for life with options upon enrolling in college enlisting in the military or getting a job and being employed after high school.

The Office of Student Pathways and Opportunities: Supports the Division of Innovation Student Pathways and Opportunities work in postsecondary pathways to college career training and the military. This office expands access to career-ready pathways including trades skilled professions youth apprenticeships and military-readiness programs. Collaborate on high-quality work-based learning and early college initiatives across the agency and with other relevant agencies and partners. Strengthen partnerships with private-sector employers trade associations and community colleges to align education with real-world demand. Administer market and grow tax credit scholarship program use and neighborhood assistance grant opportunities that give parents of low-income students and students with disabilities additional learning options. Ensure state initiatives empower students with practical high-value skills while holding programs accountable for performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of career and technical education services and program administration including state and federal regulations policies and procedures for grades 6-12 and adults
• In-depth knowledge of Trade and Industrial Education and related career clusters;
• Considerable knowledge of competency-based curriculum research-based instructional practices and high quality sustained professional development practices;
• Considerable knowledge of project management including the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deliverables with critical timelines; insight and ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions; and the ability to manage program resources and budget funding allocations;
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex information performance data and state and federal regulations and policies and communicate this information to diverse groups and individual stakeholders;
• Highly developed interpersonal communication group facilitation teamwork and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner using effective business English and grammar to convey technical information to professional and lay audiences; and
• Considerable knowledge of technology tools and skills in the use of computers devices various databases spreadsheets and word processing software video conferencing software and cloud-based storage solutions.

Additional Considerations

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Trade and Industrial Education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A masters degree is preferred.
• Eligibility for a Virginia teaching license; a Trade and Industrial Education endorsement is preferred.
• Experience in teaching at the middle school or high school level
• Experience in program administration including delivery of professional development
  

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail postal service fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.
Commonwealths Alternate Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: or call DARS at .

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: TTY: 786-8389

Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Contact Information

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.