Arizona Department of Education

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Section
Phoenix Location

Salary: $63,000 - $68,000 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 04/01/25

• This position will support students by combining and coordinating the efforts of many individuals, assuring that work-based learning experiences effectively and efficiently help students develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and work habits to move successfully into the world of work.
• Frequent in-state travel is required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

• Support Work-based Learning by providing instruction and course/program development
• Support objectives and responsibilities of participants
• Work with ADE CTE personnel in data collection, evaluation, and continued improvement of the Work-based Learning (WBL) Program
• Support the integration of the Arizona Department of Education Career Literacy skills in all WBL instruction, activities, and experiences
• Collect and submit participant data or reports on scheduled deadlines
• Attend conferences and workshops
• Support employers in creating business profiles that include opportunities for WBL
• Support the relationships with businesses, local workforce agencies, and higher education partners to provide WBL experiences
• Participate in professional development opportunities for teachers to provide employability skills as identified by the Arizona Department of Education Career and Technical Education Unit (ADE CTE)
• Support school districts in the introduction of WBL opportunities for middle school students
• Present WBL information to educational staff to keep them informed and promote participation
• Support work-based learning opportunities for students in rural communities
• Effectively use community resources
• Support and maintain a presence among area employers to promote the value of providing work-based learning experiences for all students
• Work closely with CTE Directors, counselors, CTE instructors, other CTE-related specialists at the local education agency level.
• Support teachers and staff in planning, development, and evaluation to ensure the fidelity of the different experiences
• Support businesses to create a focused training agreement for students including skills students will learn and daily job duties
• Support experiences to help students meet Education Career Action Plan (ECAP) requirements
• Connect students to career opportunities and coordinate educational experiences for students on and off campus
• When necessary, support students in career research, exploration, and education options
• Support and partner with school counselors, career advisors, and career development as students complete the four-year education and career action plan elements using a state/district-approved platform
• Facilitate industry experience and training for teachers when necessary

Knowledge in:
• Principles and practices of public-school organization and administration
• Familiar with processes, policies, and procedures related to the organization and management of ADE/ CTE
• Development and application of program standards, instructional delivery methods, classroom/lab institutional resources, and assessment
• Specialized areas of networking, group dynamics, and collaboration in cross-functional teams
• Technology is used to organize and display data for program, instruction, and assessment decision-making
• Work-force development structure, organization and practices
• Understanding of career training programs and concepts
• Chamber of Commerce and local work-force development board operations and responsibilities
• In-depth understanding of business operations and recruitment
• Applicants must have experience convening and facilitating work groups, writing, editing, and conducting research and experience preparing and presenting information in multiple formats to multiple audiences.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required.

Skills in:
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Interpersonal skills
• Written, verbal and web-based communication skills for a business environment
• Organizing, implementing and coordinating multiple activities at the same time
• Note taking and interpretation of notes
• Proofreading
• Word processing, data management, and document preparation (graphics, publishing, and presentation programs)
• Strong mathematical and data analysis abilities with a high attention to detail
• Positive work environment
• Facilitating and presenting to small and large groups
• Building collaborative committees and teams
• Developing strategic plans
• Analytical problem-solving
• Decision making
• Familiar with program or project management practices
• Intermediate to advanced skills in using Microsoft Office programs Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Ability to:
• Understand strategic goals and timelines
• Set clear expectations for self and others
• Complete goals accurately and on time
• Evaluate situations and respond tactfully
• Take initiative
• Instill trust and confidence
• Lead by example
• Communicate effectively with CTE staff, school staff, community personnel, and business-industry leaders
• Navigate business/industry culture
• Translate policy

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Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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