Education Specialist II

Utah State University
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Mar 26, 2025
Education Specialist II Requisition ID: 2025-8963 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Program Management & Support Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: College of Agriculture & Applied Sc Department: Applied Sciences Technology & Educ Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview This position, located in Logan, Utah, will be responsible for developing, promoting, and presenting K-12 teacher resources for Utah Agriculture in the Classroom. This program is designed to enhance the ability of teachers to increase student knowledge about agricultural and environmental literacy while meeting mandatory Utah Core Standards in science, social studies, nutrition, and career and technical education. Responsibilities Design and deliver statewide workshops to present Utah Agriculture in the Classroom's classroom resources to preservice and inservice teachers. Research, design, pilot test, and create research-based educational materials including lesson plans, bulletin boards, kits, and other media that are grade-specific and meet Utah Core Standards for K-12 teachers and their students. Design and create promotional materials (for print and electronic distribution) including newsletters, announcements, bulletins, and other media that support Utah Agriculture in the Classroom's program and mission. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with organizations that promote agricultural literacy through formal and nonformal educational outreach, e.g., Utah Farm Bureau, Utah State Board of Education. Promote Utah Agriculture in the Classroom at state, regional, and national agricultural literacy-related conferences and meetings. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in agricultural education or related area in K-12 education Experience and/or knowledge in and about the field of agriculture Evidence of curriculum development experience Successful teaching experience in public schools Experience with word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Excel), presentation software (PowerPoint), and design platforms (Canva) Proficient use of internet and email Evidence of ability to design, deliver, and evaluate quality curriculum and instruction Evidence of public speaking and/or presentation skills Proven self-starter; ability to work with minimal supervision Effective written and oral communication skills Ability to work with diverse audiences Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in agricultural education or related area in K-12 education Knowledge of current trends in education including familiarity with Utah Core Standards, Common Core, and Next Generation Science Standards Experience in the development and writing of K-12 instructional units Experience in delivering instruction via online courses Experience with graphics for print and electronic publication Demonstrated knowledge of marketing to the educational community Demonstrated ability to write proposals and administer grants Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Writing Sample(s) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10" Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 02/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8963/education-specialist-ii/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266 Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266 Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-00ccc605a0113a468aa53bc26195a61b