Specialist, CTE- Elementary

Provides specialized support for elementary Career and Technical Education (CTE) initiatives with a primary focus on teaching K-2 students in the Mobile CTE Lab, overseeing mobile lab operations, coordinating projects, and supporting the implementation of engaging, hands-on career exploration experiences. Ensures CTE programs are supported through instructional coaching, professional development, and teacher training, while also assisting the Director of Career and Technical Education with the management and coordination of program operations. Position may also include the option to operate the Mobile CTE Lab vehicle; CDL not required., 1. Facilitates curriculum writing, alignment, and implementation of Career and Technical Education programs; models best practices.

1. Serves as a liaison between the CTE office and the schools.
2. Supports CTE in all aspects of design and implementation.
3. Coordinates and/or conducts staff development for curriculum implementation of Career and Technical Education.
4. Communicates vision and goals to school faculty, staff and builds CTE program support.
5. Must be willing drive to schools.
6. Coordinates/facilitates professional learning communities.
7. Locates and assists with purchasing appropriate resources, instructional materials, supplies and equipment.
8. Assists with marketing, communication, and recruitment efforts.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.(Master’s Degree Preferred) Experience: Five (5) years successful teaching experience. Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education Certification or in a Career and Technical Education program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of Career and Technical Education programs content
• Knowledge of Career and Technical Education career clusters
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong training development and delivery skills
• Strong research skills
• Strong report writing skills
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Strong technology, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software skills
• Ability to adapt and work under pressure
• Ability to commit to urban education
• Ability to write, develop, align and implement curriculum
• Ability to learn and teach a variety of career-focused subjects
• Ability to facilitate meetings
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Some computer programming skills preferred
• Elementary education experience preferred
• Experience teaching STEM or STEAM, Digital Arts, Fine Arts, Gifted, Computer Science, Robotics, Media, or Animation a plus.

DCPS offers a competitive salary schedule and generous supplements for select hard to staff subject areas. Our starting teacher salary is the highest in the Northeast Florida region! Annual teacher salaries range from $39,500 -$73,000 based on degree and experience.

Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the sixth largest school district in Florida. The district is committed to ensuring that students are prepared for success in college or a career, and life. In addition, the district will make sure its mission of providing educational excellence is reflected in every school, in every classroom, for every student, every day.

DCPS currently serves approximately 128,000 students in grades Pre K-12 and operates 163 schools. In addition to its traditional, comprehensive schools, DCPS is known for its diverse magnet schools and themes and nationally recognized high school programs that include rich acceleration and vocational programing.