EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 1

Definition

Under direction of a supervisory official in a state department, assists in the design, production, and delivery of curricula, training, program improvement, and related education services to education agencies to ensure achievement of mandated goals and to meet existing and emerging needs; performs mandated regulatory functions; under supervision, performs work of a professional nature in monitoring and evaluating education programs in school districts statewide; does other related duties.

Examples of work

• Conduct local and state evaluation of instruction programs as required by law/regulation.
• Develop technical programs and implement plans for improving instructional programming.
• In cooperation with the offices of the Executive County Superintendent of Schools or regional units, assists in development of and conducts training activities for staff employed in education agencies.
• Assist in developing program guidelines in the areas of curricula and instructional materials/methods.
• Consult with local program staff and provides technical assistance needed to develop/implement improved curricular/instructional materials and methods.
• Assist in review of educational programs and recommends approval, disapproval, or modification of funding levels.
• Reviews annual program plans, applications for funds, and final reports, and recommends acceptance, modification, or disapproval.
• May assist in development of guidelines for funding and/or contracting with federal, state, county, and local agencies for programs and/or services.
• May review monthly/annual reports and write reports and recommendations pertaining to program effectiveness/efficiency.
• In cooperation with other professional staff, may participate in developing technical aspects of legislation or administrative code for technical accuracy and compliance with current trends in the area(s) of specialization.
• Analyze legislation pertaining to educational programs and recommends changes.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Education or related field as determined by the Appointing Authority.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in education programs in a school district or other educational institution.

SPECIAL SKILL: Appointees to the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf must be able to communicate effectively in the language of the deaf, particularly American Sign Language, sufficient to perform duties of the position, and must successfully pass a screening process administered by the deaf and hard of hearing committee at the school.

License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of education theories, curriculum development, and instructional methods/techniques.
• Knowledge of methods used to develop and train education staff.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of educational testing and measurement.
• Knowledge of instructional materials and assessment tools used in elementary, secondary, or adult education programs.
• Knowledge of state and local budgetary procedures.
• Knowledge of the area of professional specialization including current practices, historical perspective, and future trends.
• Knowledge of state/federal laws, codes, and regulations governing curricular area(s) of specialization.
• Ability to develop, implement, and manage pre-service and in-service staff training programs.
• Ability to plan and develop curricular/instructional programming.
• Ability to interface with community groups, school district professional staff, and other professionals.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to local programs.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to assess problems in education and implement plans to resolve them.
• Ability to analyze application requests.
• Ability to identify cost effective procedures.
• Ability to provide planning and program improvement assistance for educational programs.
• Ability to exercise leadership in the curricular area(s) of specialization with interest groups, specialists, and counterparts in other state departments and other states.
• Ability to plan and execute a program and allocate resources provided for that purpose.
• Ability to analyze legislation or administrative codes pertaining to education.
• Ability to plan, organize, and deliver public presentations in the curricular area(s) of specialization.
• Ability to analyze needs to determine product and training procedures needed.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree AND possession of a New Jersey teacher's, supervisor's or school administrator's certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners and/or other professional endorsement in a field determined by the appointing authority may be substituted for the above education.