Health and Physical Education Consultant

Education Program Consultant II (NS)

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

The Health and Physical Education Consultant provides statewide leadership, guidance, and support to districts and schools to ensure high-quality implementation of North Carolina's Healthful Living Standards. This role focuses on advancing student health, wellness, and physical literacy through standards-based instruction, professional development, and cross-agency collaboration. The consultant provides leadership in making recommendations for policy, program, and fiscal operations as appropriate to the needs of Health and Physical Education. The consultant may be asked to help support state and federal initiatives. This position is expected to provide expertise in current instructional practices in health and physical education.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of North Carolina Health Education and Physical Education standards across K–12 settings.
• Develop and disseminate instructional resources, guidance documents, and best practices.
• Design and deliver statewide professional development for educators and district leaders.
• Facilitate training on standards, assessment, and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Support educator understanding of whole child approaches, including physical, mental, and social-emotional wellness.
• Provide technical assistance to improve instructional quality and student outcomes.
• Facilitate the review and revision of Health and Physical Education standards and related resources.
• Analyze data to inform program improvement and monitor implementation effectiveness.
• Support integration of assessment strategies aligned to standards.
• Interpret and communicate state and federal policies related to health and physical education.
• Represent NCDPI in statewide and national meetings, committees, and initiatives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences:

Recruitment Range: $63,927.00 - $87,743.00

• Deep understanding of K–12 health and physical education standards and best practices.
• Knowledge of the WSCC framework and student wellness initiatives.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and professional learning design skills. Experience analyzing and using data to inform decision-making.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

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The Office of Teaching and Learning is responsible for facilitating the review, revision, and implementation of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study in Arts Education (Dance, Music, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts), English Language Arts, English Language Development, Guidance, Healthful Living (Health and Physical Education), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages. The Office also provides technical assistance, professional development, and resources to support all K-12 educators with standards-based instruction. The Office additionally supports multiple legislative and grant-related programs, initiatives, and reporting requirements, related to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); Title III, Part A (English Language Acquisition); Title V (Sexual Risk Avoidance); CDC Physical Activity, Physical Education, Nutrition, and Chronic Disease Management; Specialized Instructional Support Personnel; and state legislative and policy requirements related to areas such as Character Education, Multilingual Learners, Dual/Language Immersion, Global Education, Healthy Active Children, and STEM.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement:

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter: Tamara Lynn Cherry

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