Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

To assist the Kansas State Department of Education in carrying out the Kansas State Board of Education mission, we are recruiting for an Education Program Consultant on the Career, Standards, & Assessment Services team.

• Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled
• Required documents uploaded: Open Until Filled
• Job Location Topeka, KS (Landon State Ofc Bldg.)

Kansas State Department of Education

900 SW Jackson St., Suite 102

Topeka, KS 66612-1212

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Hours to be determined
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation: $2,498.62 biweekly

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

This position supports the field and agency in the areas of the Health and Biosciences Career Cluster and related Pathways, Arts, A/V Technology and Communication Career Cluster, Digital Media and Graphic Design Pathways and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Clusters and related Pathways. (Research of Career Clusters/Pathways and Modernizing the National Career Cluster Framework may lead to updates and edits of Clusters/Pathways). This position supports the field and agency in Career and Technical Education career development including Individual Plan of Study (IPS), Work-Based Learning and Employability Skills. This position supports the field and agency in Career and Technical Education middle school career exploration and course development.

You may request a position description for this opening by email from jobapp@ksde.org . Be sure to use the Job ID (213918) in the subject line.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in relevant degree field(s) as determined by the agency. Experience may be substituted for education as deemed relevant by the agency.

Preferred Skills and/or Qualifications:

• Secondary certification;
• Teaching license in career and technical education;
• Ability and desire to learn and make connections;
• Knowledge of current principles, practices, theories and trends in education;
• Knowledge of teaching and learning technologies related to Health Science, STEM, Arts, A/V Technology and Communications or related areas;
• Knowledge of technical education trends and theories of applied instructional and curriculum principles;
• Knowledge of assessment principles;
• Ability to evaluate educational materials, equipment and facilities used in secondary education;
• Demonstrated skill in verbal and non-verbal communication;
• Ability to effectively participate in small group discussion and workgroups, ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Computer literacy;
• Effective interpersonal skills; and
• Leadership ability at the supervisory level.

Preferred Experience:

• Occupational work experience in career and technical education or a related area; and
• One year of experience in educational administration and curriculum assessment at secondary, postsecondary or adult level.

Recruiter Contact Information :

Name: Kaley Taylor

Email: jobapp@ksde.org

Phone: (785) 296-7795

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate IS NOT Required by KSDE.

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
• Cover letter
• Transcripts (if a degree is part of the required minimum qualifications)

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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