Education Specialist

Education Specialist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $45.47 - $50.89 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Elida Barrera | [email protected] | 385-295-7911
Application Deadline – 9/3/2026

This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Job Description

Would you like to achieve success and fulfillment while helping improve the lives of Utah students? The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) invites you to consider an opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs across the state. USBE is currently seeking three dedicated Education Specialists to join a collaborative team that supports districts, charter schools, educators, administrators, postsecondary partners, and industry leaders in strengthening CTE programs.

These positions provide statewide leadership for assigned CTE pathways, career clusters, and initiatives. Education Specialists play a key role in program continuous improvement, professional learning, partnership building, and student success. This work directly supports Utah students in gaining the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed for college, career, and workforce success.

Principal Duties

This position requires a strong understanding of Career and Technical Education programs, pathways, instructional practices, workforce alignment, and educational leadership. Duties include:

• Providing leadership as a statewide expert in the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Career and Technical Education programs and pathways.
• Supporting districts and charter schools in developing and maintaining high-quality CTE programs that meet state and federal requirements.
• Providing technical assistance, guidance, and consultation to CTE directors, administrators, counselors, and educators.
• Planning, developing, promoting, and evaluating Career and Technical Education programs and initiatives. 
• Coordinating and supporting assigned career clusters, pathways, and statewide projects. 
• Developing and delivering professional learning opportunities for educators, administrators, and other stakeholders. 
• Presenting complex information and educational content to small and large groups. 
• Collaborating with business and industry partners, higher education institutions, workforce organizations, and professional associations. 
• Facilitating meetings, committees, advisory groups, and collaborative decision-making teams. 
• Supporting innovation and implementation of best practices that improve student outcomes and workforce readiness.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and utilizing program data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement efforts. 
• Assisting with grant implementation, monitoring, reporting, and accountability requirements. 
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, board rule, standards, and program requirements. 
• Demonstrating effective leadership, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills. 
• Serving on committees and completing other duties as assigned. 
• Traveling throughout Utah and occasionally out-of-state for school visits, professional learning, meetings, conferences, and program support activities.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced educational leader who is passionate about student success and workforce readiness and who values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Preference may be given to applicants who possess:

• Five or more years of experience in Career and Technical Education.
• Experience as a CTE instructor, pathway coordinator, administrator, specialist, or other educational leadership role. 
• Knowledge of Career and Technical Education pathways, programs, and workforce development initiatives. 
• Experience planning and delivering professional learning for adult learners. 
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. 
•  Experience building partnerships with education, business, industry, and community stakeholders. 
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills. 
• Experience utilizing data to support program improvement and decision-making. 
• Knowledge of state and federal education requirements, grants, accountability systems, or compliance processes. 
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team environment.

About the Role

Location –
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AE - Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information visit schools.utah.gov

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.