LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, ACADEMIC OFFICES, DAVIDSON COUNTY
Job Title: Occupational Licensure Specialist
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and experience equivalent to four years of full-time professional educational, instructional or supervisory/administrative work.
Substitution of Graduate Education for Experience: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.
OR
One year of experience as an Education Consultant 1 or School Nutrition Consultant with the State of Tennessee.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required to:
- Possess a valid driver's license.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview
Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for consultative work of considerable difficulty and administrative work of average difficulty in assisting in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines for the administration and operation of a small complex educational program or section of a larger more complex program or, acting as an educational-administrative consultant to an assistant commissioner or similar classification; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class is responsible for planning and assisting in development of policies, procedures, and guidelines for the administration and operation of specific educational programs, activities, and services. Work involves identifying and assessing educational needs and developing immediate and long-range plans for meeting those needs. Work includes providing technical assistance to educational personnel in implementing policies and procedures at the local level.
Responsibilities
Training and Teaching Others:
- Provides professional development to teachers, LEA staff, peers, and other stakeholders.
- Identifies and analyzes instructional, administrative, and programmatic training needs within local educational agencies.
- Collaborates with others to develop training courses and curriculum materials for conducting in-service training, staff developments, workshops, and seminars.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others:
- Gives guidance to appropriate stakeholders in techniques for monitoring program compliance with departmental guidelines and state and federal regulations.
- Evaluates and provides feedback on education assistance grant proposals submitted by local education agencies and makes recommendations and decisions on approval or denial.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:
- Communicates with LEA's staff and other stakeholders in a responsive and timely manner.
- Provides information to parents and families concerning state and federal guidelines.
- Recommends information for posting on TDOE website and other social media.
Developing Objectives and Strategies:
- Provides technical assistance and guidance, and monitors the use of the allocated education funds to local education agencies, in accordance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
- Identifies and assesses educational needs and develops immediate and long-range plans to meet these needs and improve educational services.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:
- Ensures that the original intent and purpose of specific educational programs are fulfilled.
- Evaluates the implementation of vendor or sub-recipient's contractual obligations.
Coaching and Developing Others:
- Coaches and mentors teachers and other LEA staff.
- Coaches and mentors peers in areas of expertise.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems:
- Participates in planning and developing policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines for the administration and operation of specific educational programs, activities, and services.
- Assists in development of standards and criteria for evaluating educational projects, programs, activities, services, and/or curriculum plans.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources:
- Monitors program budgets and cost allocation plans, and monitors individual program expenditures.
Performing Administrative Activities:
- Processes paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
- Follows the policies and procedures for employee time and travel reporting and approval.
Documenting/Recording Information:
- Maintains records and reports including instructional and training manuals, policy directives, administrative and programmatic manuals, statistical information, and financial and budgetary data.
Interacting With Computers:
- Enters and maintains data into web-based applications or excel documents.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
- Prioritizes, organizes, and plans work to meet assigned deadlines.
Developing and Building Teams:
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Getting Information:
- Gathers information from the supervisors, local education agencies, state, and federal sources to compile necessary reports.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:
- Attends conferences, meetings, and seminars at local, state, and national levels to promote and coordinate the planning and implementation of specific educational programs, activities, and services.
Handling and Moving Objects:
- Packs, handles, and moves training materials.
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