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Education Program Consultant
2026-07-25 Commonwealth of Kentucky all cities,AKAdvertisement Closes
7/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
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Education Program Consultant
Pay Grade16
Salary
$4,356.96 - $5,169.46 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education
Location
Location Varies
Description
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of theEducation and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky'spublic schools and districts as they implement the state's P-12 education requirements. The department alsoserves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.
The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-memberKentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within thoseoffices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the KentuckySchool for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
OUR MISSION
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provideleadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
OUR CORE VALUES
- Equity
- Achievement
- Collaboration
- Integrity
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Serve as the content expert for Kentucky's Business and Marketing programs. Under general direction,provides consultative services and technical assistance to local school system personnel, classroom teachersand other state and private agencies in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum contentin the area of business and marketing programs; and performs other duties as assigned.
- Provide leadership, consultative services and technical assistance to local school district personnel andother state and private educational agencies in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum andassessment content for KY's Business and Marketing Education Programs at middle & high school levels. Serve onstate boards related to the areas of Business and Marketing Education.
- Collaborate with business and industry, post-secondary institutions, KDE, and professional organizationson issues relating to curriculum needs for Business and Marketing Education. Collaborate with all partners onissues related to improving instruction and the school improvement process.
- Assist in providing leadership to the Future Business Leaders of America/Distributive Education Clubs ofAmerica student organizations by ensuring alignment of competitive events to curriculum and working withteachers in the implementation of Career Technical Student Organizations as a component of Business andMarketing Education Programs.
- Serve on integrated teams and/or work groups as assigned to implement initiatives and priority work ofthe Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE).
- Demonstrate initiative to meet needs of OCTE.
- Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
- Overtime and compensatory time
- Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Wellness incentives program
- Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee resource groups
- Employee recognition
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written releasefrom their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers'Retirement System.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in education or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Three years of professional experience in education, career and technical education, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Current Rank II or Rank I certification by the Department of Education or Education Professional Standards Board will substitute for the required educational requirement. Additional professional experience in the field of education will substitute for the required educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office or school setting. Travel may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Katlyn Comley at katlyn.comley@education.ky.gov or 502-564-3716.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D