Job Description

Posting number: 194687

Department: Department of Education

Job classification: Education Associate

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education

Summary

The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.

Job Purpose:

Under limited supervision, the Career Pathway Specialist provides technical assistance, program development support, monitoring, and statewide coordination for career and technology education — with a focus on the Construction and Supply Chain & Transportation career clusters. This position ensures that programs align with state and federal requirements, supports districts in delivering high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) instruction, and advances career pathway opportunities for students across South Carolina.

Responsibilities:

The Career Pathway Specialist fulfills the following primary job duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as State Point of Contact: Serve as the state-level specialist and primary point of contact for the Construction and Supply Chain & Transportation career clusters, promoting program quality, alignment, and continuous improvement across participating districts.
• Develop and Evaluate Curriculum: Plan and support the development, review, and evaluation of course standards, performance-based curriculum, course assessments, and instructional resources for construction, supply chain, logistics, and transportation programs.
• Monitor Program Implementation: Monitor statewide implementation of Construction and Supply Chain & Transportation programs of study, including modernized career pathways, to ensure alignment with state and federal requirements and Perkins V program of study expectations.
• Provide Technical Assistance: Develop implementation and improvement plans to address program needs and provide technical assistance to help districts meet state, federal, and agency policies, laws, and regulations.
• Deliver Professional Development: Plan, organize, and deliver professional learning for teachers, district personnel, business and industry partners, and other stakeholders across all assigned program areas.
• Review District Applications and Support Monitoring: Review local district applications for career and technology education programs and recommend approval; support on-site and desk review monitoring to ensure accountability and compliance.
• Review Innovative Program Applications: Evaluate innovative program applications and make recommendations for approval or provide guidance to help programs meet approval requirements.
• Support Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs): Provide curriculum and programmatic support for CTSOs aligned to assigned clusters, and share SCDE updates at regional, state, and national meetings as needed.
• Engage Business and Industry Partners: Collaborate with business, industry, and postsecondary partners to align programs with workforce needs, industry-recognized credentials, and work-based learning opportunities.
• Support Alternative Certification Pathways: Provide training and ongoing support for teachers entering the classroom through alternative certification methods, including professionals transitioning from industry.
• Collaborate Across Divisions: Serve as a contributing member of cross-divisional teams to administer career and technology education programs, develop accountability documentation for legislative mandates, and advance statewide and national initiatives that improve student outcomes.
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned: Support the Office of Career Readiness and the Division of College, Career, and Military Readiness in fulfilling the agency’s mission as needed.

This position is located in the Office of Career Readiness.

Examples of duties

A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree and four (4) years of experience, OR a bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience, in construction, transportation, or logistics education or a related industry.
• Extensive knowledge of instructional research methods and techniques, modern educational trends and developments, and foundational principles and theories of education.
• Considerable knowledge of South Carolina’s educational system, including pertinent laws, rules, and regulations governing career and technology education, Perkins V, and the Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA).
• Knowledge of construction, supply chain, logistics, and transportation industry practices, related industry-recognized credentials, and SkillsUSA and related skills competitions is preferred. Individuals with recognized industry certifications in one or more of these content areas are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, classroom teachers, business and industry partners, and the general public.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while independently planning, organizing, and developing statewide educational programs and services.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex program information clearly to diverse audiences.

Supplemental information

State travel is required for this position, including occasional overnight lodging and participation in one or two regional or national conferences per year, as assigned. This role may also require occasional lifting and transporting of materials, supplies, or equipment associated with workshops, conferences, and student organization events.

The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
• Hybrid work schedule with opportunity for remote work.

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

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