Computer Science And IT Education Consultant

The Mission of the Department of Public Instruction: 

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education. 

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for an Education Program Consultant II (Working Title: Computer Science and IT Education Consultant) for the Office of Career and Technical Education. This Office is responsible for providing leadership, technical assistance, curriculum development and accountability in North Carolina public schools (grades 6-12) to assist in ensuring students graduating from secondary education are prepared for careers and postsecondary education.

The primary purpose of the position is the development, enhancement, assessment, and maintenance of curriculum at the 6-12 levels with special emphasis on Computer Science and IT Education. The Education Consultant focuses on curriculum acquisition, assessment acquisition, professional development, collaboration with CTSOs, and work-based learning.

The person provides technical assistance, professional development, and collaboration among clients inside and outside the agency. This position is responsible for managing Computer Science and IT Education Middle and High School Courses.

In addition, the Education Consultant is responsible for assisting low-performing schools in achieving their performance goals in Computer Science and IT. The Education Consultant may also be asked to provide assistance to support other state and federal initiatives related to Career and Technical Education.  This position is expected to provide expertise in current instructional practices in Computer Science and IT Education and/or in the area of exceptional children (students with disabilities). All responsibilities are related to Career and Technical Education.

EEO Statement:

The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.

Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment.

• Demonstrated experience utilizing instructional design models, curriculum and assessment development processes, and/or research administration related to Computer Science and IT Education Middle and High School curricula.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating working arrangements with various stakeholders. (ex. committee members, work associates, educational administrators, business and industry members, general public etc.).

• Demonstrated experience with designing and/or delivering professional development workshops, seminars, and/or training sessions for educators.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple work functions such as curriculum assessment projects, professional development sessions, work-based learning opportunities, and/or fostering relationships with a career-technical student organization.

• Demonstrated awareness of integrating current educational technologies and digital tools into curriculum that enhance teaching and learning.

Management Preferences:

• Ability to effectively convey ideas in oral and written form.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Careers (governmentjobs.com) for the State of North Carolina.

Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form.

Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.

Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.

Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference.

Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates.  If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442.   If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.

NOTE:  Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application.

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact NC Department of Public Instruction Human Resources.

Contact Information

Houston Davis, Agency Recruiter

Email: houston.davis@dpi.nc.gov

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution.

The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.