Section Chief Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Section Chief

Salary
$67,996.00 – $104,978.00 Annually
Location Wake County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment
Remote Only
Job Number
25-05881-60010078
Department
Dept of Public Instruction
Opening Date
05/16/2025
Closing Date
5/21/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Education Program Director I
Position Number
60010078
Section
Office of Career and Technical Education
Salary Grade
NC21
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description of Work
Internal to DPI (only current DPI employees subject to GS 126 can apply)
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 Caroline Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is seeking applicants for an Education Program Director I (

Working Title:

Section Chief) within the Office of Career and Technical Education.
The primary purpose of the Office of Career and Technical Education is to provide state-level oversight, technical assistance, and leadership to all Public School Units (PSUs) for the improvement of secondary education programs and for planning, implementing, and monitoring of state and federally funded Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and services. Services provided include analyzing and interpreting state and federal laws regulating state policies. This position focuses on curriculum acquisition, assessment acquisition, professional development, collaboration with CTSOs, and work-based learning. The Section Chief reports to the Assistant Director for CTE and provides leadership for the staff who develop and support implementation of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) and Health Science (HS) Education. The Section Chief will provide visionary leadership of curriculum and assessment for all pathways within the CTE Course Inventory. The position will also be responsible for supporting the goals and objectives of the NC State Board of Education as well as the Federal Carl D. Perkins Act. This position is expected to provide expertise in current instructional practices in Career and Technical Education and will facilitate the planning of professional learning (which may include face to face, virtual, and/or blended opportunities) to support standards implementation and program support.

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 prohibits 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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 will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following: In-depth knowledge of CTE programs, including applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies governing CTE initiatives.
Demonstrated leadership experience in Career and Technical Education, including the ability to develop strategic plans, guide program implementation, and lead teams to improve student outcomes and ensure alignment with industry standards and educational goals.
Expertise in curriculum development and assessment acquisition processes, including knowledge of proficiency rating scales. Skilled in building collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and fostering consensus and shared purpose.
Understanding of best practices in professional development design and delivery, as well as strategies for effective program evaluation.

Management Preferences:

Demonstrated commitment to the mission and value of Career and Technical Education (CTE), with a forward-thinking vision that promotes growth, opportunity, and innovation.
Proven ability to plan, organize, and implement programs and initiatives that support student achievement and state-wide goals.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively across various platforms and to diverse audiences. Proficiency in using computer applications and data analytics to support decision-making, program improvement, and reporting.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 education or in the special education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution, and four years progressively responsible experience in public education, or a
Doctoral degree in education or in the special education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of progressively responsible experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Supplemental and Contact Information
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.davisdpi.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://naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://ncpublicschools.org/
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