Specialist, CTE- Elementary

Job Summary

Provides specialized support for elementary Career and Technical Education (CTE) initiatives with a primary focus on teaching K2 students in the Mobile CTE Lab overseeing mobile lab operations coordinating projects and supporting the implementation of engaging hands-on career exploration experiences. Ensures CTE programs are supported through instructional coaching professional development and teacher training while also assisting the Director of Career and Technical Education with the management and coordination of program operations. Position may also include the option to operate the Mobile CTE Lab vehicle; CDL not required.

Essential Functions

1. Facilitates curriculum writing alignment and implementation of Career and Technical Education programs; models best practices.
2. Serves as a liaison between the CTE office and the schools.
3. Supports CTE in all aspects of design and implementation.
4. Coordinates and/or conducts staff development for curriculum implementation of Career and Technical Education.
5. Communicates vision and goals to school faculty staff and builds CTE program support.
6. Must be willing drive to schools.
7. Coordinates/facilitates professional learning communities.
8. Locates and assists with purchasing appropriate resources instructional materials supplies and equipment.
9. Assists with marketing communication and recruitment efforts.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.(Masters Degree Preferred)
Experience: Five (5) years successful teaching experience.
Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education Certification or in a Career and Technical Education program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of Career and Technical Education programs content
Knowledge of Career and Technical Education career clusters
Knowledge of differentiated instruction
Strong analytical skills
Strong leadership skills
Strong training development and delivery skills
Strong research skills
Strong report writing skills
Strong creative problem-solving skills
Strong technology problem solving and critical thinking skills
Strong time management skills
Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong word processing spreadsheet presentation and database software skills
Ability to adapt and work under pressure
Ability to commit to urban education
Ability to write develop align and implement curriculum
Ability to learn and teach a variety of career-focused subjects
Ability to facilitate meetings
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Some computer programming skills preferred
Elementary education experience preferred
Experience teaching STEM or STEAM Digital Arts Fine Arts Gifted Computer Science Robotics Media or Animation a plus.

Required Experience:

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