Education Division Director - STEM Curriculum & Instruction

The Education Division Director provides leadership, support and oversight on policy and program development, monitoring, continuous improvement, and field support related to the content areas covered in the STEM field.

This role involves managing and supervising multiple staff members across divisions to ensure provision of support in program leadership, effective planning, coordination, administration, design and development, advisory work, policy development, policy analysis, reporting and recommendations. The scope of the role also includes leadership in programmatic (and potentially financial) oversight of the program(s). Incumbents supervise and/or lead teams in a variety of systems and functions related to supporting curriculum and instruction in the STEM field. Candidates must have experience teaching/leading in the field of Elementary and/or Secondary Mathematics and/or Science and should have extensive experience in direct and explicit, evidence-based mathematical and/or science instructional practices. Work includes considerable interaction with a variety of partners & stakeholders.

Job Duties Include:

• Oversees the coordination and leadership for one or more education programs
• Leads major projects within and across teams and divisions
• Leads teams to ensure coordination, management and productivity of one or more programs and related project activities and resources
• Serves as an advocate for the group/program to obtain support within AOE and in the broader educational community.
• Designs and creates systems to address specific educational and program goals.
• Formulates educational organizational and operational plans, grants, contracts or procedures for achieving program goals.
• Plan, develop, manage and advise on policy and practices within program areas
• Promotes partnerships with and provide support to groups/organizations/stakeholders
• Serves on committees, boards or councils.
• Lead and oversee the technical assistance, coaching, training, and support to schools, community groups and other organizations.
• Conducts research, analyzes data and develops knowledge in area of expertise
• Delivers accurate responses to inquiry using data, research, laws/rules and expertise
• Stay current on research/laws/rules in relevant area of expertise
• Submit data collection, reports, etc. for compliance related items
• Engages in professional learning in relevant area of expertise, aligned to AOE mission, vision, and strategic priorities
• Maintain ongoing communication with field partners
• Provides oversight on team presentations to boards/organizations/legislative testimony etc.
• Works with management to insure the coordination of the group activities with the goals and objectives of the AOE

This position, Education Division Director - STEM Curriculum & Instruction (Job Requisition #53575), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Lori Dolezal at lori.dolezal@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Normal office working conditions generally prevail. Incumbent must be able to interact, work, and deal with Department staff, educators, state, federal, and local officials, and the general public. Evening and weekend work may be required. Considerable travel is necessary for which private means of transportation must be available.

Master's degree in education, public or business administration, or a related field AND three (3) years or more of professional level program development, supervision, or leadership experience in a large public or private organization OR professional level experience in a state or local education agency at or above the school principal level.

Ph.D or Ed.D

Considerable knowledge of one or more of the educational or technical specialties of the STEM program content areas.
Considerable knowledge of the field of education in general and awareness of developments and programs in other jurisdictions.
Considerable knowledge and skill in planning, developing, and coordinating programs and initiatives.
Considerable knowledge in related laws, rules, regulations
Strong facilitation and collaboration skills, especially with external stakeholders in school systems
Ability to prepare reports of considerable complexity.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to provide team leadership, support, and oversight for division core work programs and processes, and/or other cross division programs
Ability to supervise individuals within the team and ensure work is coordinated
Expertise in related laws, rules, regulations in the related program(s) areas

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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