The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting 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 the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky’s public schools and districts as they implement the state’s P-12 education requirements. The department also serves 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-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
OUR MISSION:
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
OUR CORE VALUES:
- Equity
- Achievement
- Collaboration
- Integrity
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Career and Technical Education, Division of Technical Schools has an opening for an Assistant Director I. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides management support to a division director in overseeing all programmatic functions within the Division of Technical Schools. Identifies and reviews programs, policy issues, and management issues that cross organizational lines and develops recommendations. Coordinates and plan professional training for career and technical education teachers and staff along with providing direct co-support and co-organization for the New Teacher Institute (NTI).
- Provides support to division director in overseeing programmatic operations of the division including Kentucky New Teacher Institute implementation and administration. Assists with daily operations of NTI, including participant monitoring, compliance tracking, mentor coordination, curriculum support, and maintaining records, databases, and documentation aligned with state and federal requirements.
- Plans, coordinates, and delivers career and technical education (CTE) professional development programs. Assess CTE professional development needs through data analysis, surveys, and stakeholder consultation; design and implement diverse training initiatives (in-person and virtual), including workshops, e-learning, and the KY Learning Hub; and support the development and delivery of NTI programming.
- Manages program operations, logistics, and communications. Coordinates scheduling, registration, logistics for professional learning events and maintains a master calendar. Communicates requirements, expectations, and updates staff, participants, and stakeholders. Oversees promotion and outreach efforts to ensure strong engagement.
- Engages with internal and external stakeholders to support program delivery. Researches and recommends professional development resources and technology. Coordinates vendor and consultant services and procurement processes. Represents division and Office of Career and Technical Education in meetings and professional forums.
- Reviews divisional programs to identify issues and areas of improvement and growth to evaluate effectiveness and ensure accountability. Develops and implements evaluation tools. Collects and analyzes participation and outcome data. Prepares reports (including Perkins reporting) and recommends continuous improvement strategies to enhance program quality and impact.
PREFERRED SKILLS/DUTIES/ABILITIES:
- Technology, organization, communication, problem solving
Benefits and Perks:
- 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 and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from 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.
