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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Educational Specialist (D) - Administrator of Career & Technical Education

Bellingham, MA

Job Description

Duties:

The mission of the Education Division is to prepare offenders for successful reentry by providing a comprehensive academic, career and technical education program continuum which is responsive to the individual risk and need of each offender. The Administrator of Career and Technical Education will assist the director and deputy director with overseeing all career and technical education programming that is offered in all state correctional facilities by Education Division staff, vendors, and external partners. The Administrator of Career and Technical Education will assist the deputy director and all head teachers with the supervision of all career and technical education instructors. The Administrator of Career and Technical Education will support successful reentry by ensuring high quality career and technical educational programming and alignment to current evidenced-based standards and practices. The Administrator of Career and Technical Education will serve as the career and technical education leader for the tablet program. This work will consist of the oversight of, and development of, courses on the learning management system as well as certifications and training programs offered through this vehicle. The Administrator of Career and Technical Education will work with the leadership team to identify data performance measures for the division and most specifically for career and technical education programs. The Administrator of Career and Technical Education will also oversee the division's Professional Development Plan as it relates to the work of staff focused on career and technical education and work with the director, deputy director, and all head teachers, and other mangers to ensure that the division's professional development activities meet division and department goals as well as the needs of our instructional staff. Additional responsibilities of the position include overseeing staff and projects pertaining to curriculum development, instructional strategies, and formative and summative assessments. The Administrator of Career and Technical Education will oversee the roll out and the educational implementation of all instructional technology for career and technical education programs while collaborating with the manager of instructional technology. The Administrator of Career and Technical Education will assist the director and deputy director with directing staff on DOC policies and procedures. The Administrator of Career and Technical Education will work in collaboration with others within the DOC to identify grant opportunities as well as the completion of all grant applications that the department decides to make application for. The Administrator of Career and Technical Education will also be responsible for evaluating new programs and writing proposals advocating for the implementation of new, innovative programs. The Administrator of Career and Technical Education will receive general direction from the director and deputy director to assist in the achievement of agency goals and priorities. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Preferred Qualifications:

Current licensure from the DESE in vocational education teaching and/or administration. Ten (10) years of experience in teaching and/or administration that includes at least five (5) years of career and technical education classroom teaching. Five (5) years of experience in educational leadership. Experience with curriculum development, adherence to DESE policies, and use of formative and summative assessments to inform instructional practices. Experience with school improvement planning. Experience with supervision and evaluation based on the current Massachusetts standards for educator evaluation.

Comments:

This is a Civil Service position. Please note that salaries for union positions are determined according to the provisions of the respective collective bargaining agreement. Applicants must have no felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The Massachusetts Department of Correction shall not hire anyone who may have direct contact with offenders, who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents. The DOC urges bilingual applicants to apply.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in teaching, educational administration, educational counseling or educational guidance, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the required substitutions below.

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in education or special education may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

II. A Graduate degree with a major in education, special education, administration or educational counseling may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required experience.


*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of three years of the required experience.

Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License or the equivalent from another state may be required.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Client-provided location(s): Milford, MA, USA
Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-240003DZ
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Pension
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program