Job Information
Opening Date/Time
09/02/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
09/15/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$4,562.00 - $5,694.00
Salary (Annually)
$54,744.00 - $68,328.00
City, State Location
Nashville, TN
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, , DAVIDSON COUNTY
This position is within the Division of Postsecondary, Workforce, CTE, and Military Readiness.
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $54,744-$68,328.
This job is in office, with flexibility to work remotely as business needs support.
For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/education/career-opportunities.html
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and experience equivalent to four years of full-time professional educational, instructional or supervisory/administrative work.
Substitution of Graduate Education for Experience: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.
OR
One year of experience as an Education Consultant 1 or School Nutrition Consultant with the State of Tennessee.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required to:
- Possess a valid driver's license.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. For Executive Service positions, Minimum Qualifications, Necessary Special Qualifications, and Examination Method are determined by the appointing authority.
Overview
The Postsecondary, Workforce, CTE, and Military Readiness (PWCMR) Senior Coordinator will review and revise Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs of study and course standards for the following career clusters: Management & Entrepreneurship; Arts, Entertainment, & Design; Marketing & Sales; Digital Technology; and Financial Services. The position works closely with local education agencies (LEAs), industry advisory councils, and state advisors of the appropriate Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) to promote and provide seamless college and career pathways for students.
This position aligns to TDOE's Strategic Priorities in that it ensures all students have access to high-quality CTE programs, addresses the development of CTE Directors and instructional leaders' skills and knowledge in providing high-quality programs, and expands districts' capacity for promoting and providing seamless career pathways for students.
Responsibilities
Training and Teaching Others:
- Provides professional development to teachers, LEA staff, peers, and other stakeholders.
- Identifies and analyzes instructional, administrative, and programmatic training needs within local educational agencies.
- Collaborates with others to develop training courses and curriculum materials for conducting in-service training, staff developments, workshops, and seminars.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others:
- Gives guidance to appropriate stakeholders in techniques for monitoring program compliance with departmental guidelines and state and federal regulations.
- Evaluates and provides feedback on education assistance grant proposals submitted by local education agencies and makes recommendations and decisions on approval or denial.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:
- Communicates with LEA's staff and other stakeholders in a responsive and timely manner.
- Provides information to parents and families concerning state and federal guidelines.
- Recommends information for posting on TDOE website, and other social media.
Developing Objectives and Strategies:
- Provides technical assistance and guidance, and monitors the use of the allocated education funds to local education agencies, in accordance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
- Identifies and assesses educational needs and develops immediate and long-range plans to meet these needs and improve educational services.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:
- Ensures that the original intent and purpose of specific educational programs are fulfilled.
- Evaluates the implementation of vendor or sub-recipient's contractual obligations.
Coaching and Developing Others:
- Coaches and mentors teachers and other LEA staff.
- Coaches and mentors peers in areas of expertise.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:
- Provides technical assistance to local education agency and other educational institution personnel and/or appropriate staff in implementing specific educational program policies and procedures at the local level.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems:
- Participates in planning and developing policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines for the administration and operation of specific educational programs, activities, and services.
- Assists in development of standards and criteria for evaluating educational projects, programs, activities, services, and/or curriculum plans.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:
- Communicates potential areas of concern or pertinent information to supervisors immediately.
- Shares relevant information with supervisors and peers concerning current issues.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources:
- Monitors program budgets and cost allocation plans, and monitors individual program expenditures.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:
- Assists in resolving potential conflict between parents and school districts.
Performing Administrative Activities:
- Processes paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintains appropriate documentation files.
- Follows the policies and procedures for employee time and travel reporting and approval.
Analyzing Data or Information:
- Reviews relevant information and makes recommendations on the need for changes in program policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Documenting/Recording Information:
- Maintains records and reports including instructional and training manuals, policy directives, administrative and programmatic manuals, statistical information, and financial and budgetary data.
Interacting With Computers:
- Enters and maintains data into web-based applications or excel documents.
Processing Information:
- Compiles and organizes data for future use in decision making.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
- Prioritizes, organizes, and plans work to meet assigned deadlines.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others:
- Leads assigned initiatives and provides feedback to supervisors.
Developing and Building Teams:
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Thinking Creatively:
- Researches and makes recommendations for new and innovative systems, products, or applications.
Getting Information:
- Gathers information from the supervisors, local education agencies, state, and federal sources to compile necessary reports.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:
- Attends conferences, meetings, and seminars at local, state, and national levels to promote and coordinate the planning and implementation of specific educational programs, activities, and services.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:
- Serves on a variety of committees to promote and coordinate the planning and implementation of specific educational programs, activities, and services.
Handling and Moving Objects:
- Packs, handles, and moves training materials.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
-
Ethics and Values
-
Integrity and Trust
-
Building Effective Teams
-
Decision Quality
-
Written Communication
-
Drive for Results
-
Problem Solving
-
Time Management
-
Perseverance
-
Perspective
Knowledge:
-
Clerical
-
Communication and Media
-
Customer Service Oriented
-
Education and Training
-
Monitoring
-
Respectfulness
-
Self-motivated
-
Time Management
Skills:
-
Active Learning
-
Active Listening
-
Complex Problem Solving
-
Coordination
-
Critical Thinking
-
Fluency of Ideas
-
Instructing
-
Judgment and Decision Making
-
Learning Strategies
-
Management of Material Things
-
Negotiation
-
Oral Comprehension
-
Persuasion
-
Reading Comprehension
-
Social Perceptiveness
-
Speaking
-
Systems Evaluation
-
Writing
Abilities:
-
Deductive Reasoning
-
Inductive Reasoning
-
Selective Attention
-
Time Sharing
-
Written Comprehension
Tools & Equipment
-
Computer
-
Copier/Scanner
-
Media Equipment
