Agriculture and Environmental Systems Education Program Specialist
Education and Workforce
- Franklin County, OH Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Participates in agricultural and environmental systems career field CTE content standards development including the alignment of academic and technical content standards;
- Assists in the development of agricultural and environmental systems career field CTE technical assessments and additional measures of student performance (e.g., portfolios, industry certification and licensure, capstone courses);
- Coordinates development of pathways curriculum materials that align with technical content standards;
- Assists with the implementation of technical content standards through technical assistance to local school districts, Regional Professional Development Centers (RPDCs), and Education Service Centers (ESCs);
- Recommends best practices for instruction aligned with technical content standards;
- Serves as agricultural and environmental systems career field technical content standards expert for internal and external initiatives.
- Assists in establishing partnership linkages with business/industries/professions and key organizations (e.g., employers, post-secondary institutions, professional associations, external agencies and internal DEW units) that support and assist with maintenance of program quality;
- Provides professional development to support agriculture and environmental systems career field teacher networks, administrators, superintendents and university personnel.
- Researches exemplary models and best practices that enhance CTE programming;
- Assists with the implementation of programs and activities associated with career-technical student organizations (i.e. Ohio FFA Association).
- Participates in cross-office projects or initiatives as assigned.
- Represents agency at national, state, and regional events relative to technical content standards, curriculum materials, program design, and instructional practices: (e.g., writes reports; recommends policy; prepares and delivers speeches before professional groups and general public; collaborates with other ODE colleagues and business/industry/education stakeholders; provide support for other career technical career fields; maintains relationships with related business and industry groups, professional associations, educational institutions, and government agencies).
- Implements the state Perkins plan;
- Reviews and approves local Perkins plans;
- Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness;
- Assures compliance with applicable Federal and State laws;
- Provides technical assistance;
- Uses state and federal guidelines to approve new program applications and improve existing programs;
- Supports and develops State data systems relevant to the provision of the Perkins Act;
- Researches exemplary models and best practices that enhance CTE programming;
- Assists with the implementation of programs and activities associated with career-technical student organizations (i.e., Ohio FFA Association).
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the
- Career-Technical Education program and/or Career-Technical Education administration experience in agricultural education.
- Related business/industrial field experience which must include agricultural training experience.