Agriculture and Environmental Systems Education Program Specialist

Education and Workforce

  • Franklin County, OH Columbus, OH
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
About Us:The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.What You'll Do:Acts on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Office of Career-Technical Education (CTE) to provide guidance, coordination, and support to stakeholders for the implementation of agricultural and environmental systems and career field career technical education programs according to section 124 of the Federal Perkins Act which includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
  • 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).
Acts on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Office of Career-Technical Education (CTE) for the administration of career technical education programs according to state and federal laws:
  • 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).
What’s in it for you:At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our ! Our benefits package includes:Medical Coverage
  • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed
. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
  • 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.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
  • 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
for more information.Deferred Compensation
  • The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the
for more information.Qualifications72 months experience in any combination of the following:
  • 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.

Education and Workforce