Job Specification
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.
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.
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.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree
in Education or related field as determined by the Appointing Authority.
NOTE: 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.
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 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.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 70339 | | S | N | NL | 26 | N/A | P26 | - |
This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
MER 4/09/2011 |
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