Health, Physical, Family Life, and Driver Education Coordinator

Title: Health, Physical, Family Life, and Driver Education Coordinator

State Role Title: Education Coordinator II

Hiring Range: Up to $106,000/annually

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: VDOE James Monroe Building

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The purpose of this position is to provide highly complex professional, analytical, and technical expertise, leadership, and outreach to parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders invested in improving the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning for comprehensive K-12 Health Education, Physical Education, Family Life Education, and Driver Education programs that contribute to the well-being and holistic development of all students in the commonwealth. Responsibilities for this position are multifaceted and involve overseeing, managing, and guiding a team of program specialists engaged in decision making related to Health, Physical, Family Life, and Driver Education curricula, complex projects, statewide initiatives, and strategic tasks aimed at ensuring successful implementation and operation of high-quality educational programming for all students in Virginia. These responsibilities also include assisting with periodic reviews and implementation of the Health, Physical, Family Life, and Driver Education Standards of Learning and providing information, services, assistance, expertise, and leadership in:
● reviewing, developing, organizing, implementing, correlating, and evaluating health, family life, physical, and driver education curriculum resources, data and assessment materials, and best practices that ensure consistency in education across divisions.
● developing, administering, and implementing projects, innovative activities, and services, and interpreting policies, procedures, and legislation that impact health, family life, physical, and driver education programs and student achievement; and
● serving as a member of a team that provides collaborative services across all subject areas related to STEM education to ensure all students receive a high-quality education and are prepared for the next stage of their personal, academic, and professional lives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the Virginia Standards of Learning educational objectives, local school divisions in Virginia, local and state government policies, roles and procedures, and state and inter-agency functions.
• Extensive experience as a division program coordinator for health, physical, family life and driver education.
• Substantial experience with the development and implementation of curricula, professional development, assessment, and high-quality instructional resources.
• Considerable knowledge of the juvenile licensing process, traffic laws, multi-agency functions, and state regulations.
• Recognized as an expert in health education, physical education, family life education, and driver education content trends, research, and best practices.
• Ability to effectively analyze and implement new laws and regulations with fidelity across all school divisions.
• Considerable knowledge of resource allocation, budgets, and project management.
• Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, manage time and workload, adjust workflow to meet new or emerging priorities, forecast developing trends, and work collaboratively with other agencies and lead staff members on complex initiatives.
• Skills in utilizing computer software for word processing, graphical presentation, databases, spreadsheets, and other technological systems and resources to complete assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to define problems and apply problem-solving techniques to complex educational issues related to driver education, health and wellness, kinesiology, and STEM education; to apply research methods; to work effectively with support staff and teams of professionals; to manage the completion of multiple assignments and/or projects with critical deadlines; and to coordinate, critique, and edit work products of a diverse staff of specialists, and technical and professional experts.
• Ability to research, analyze, and effectively communicate complex information to various audiences using collaborative approaches.

Additional Considerations

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an undergraduate degree in health education, physical education, family life education, and driver education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. An advanced degree within one of the disciplines of health education and kinesiology, education leadership, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, or a related field is preferred.
• Extensive experience as a central office division program coordinator for health, physical, family life, and driver education is required.
• Significant experience in delivering staff development for teachers, working with professional organizations, promoting staff wellness initiatives, and other health education programs for local school divisions is preferred.
• Considerable experience working with students at the elementary, middle, and/or high school levels is preferred.
• Experience in planning, creating, implementing, and evaluating health, physical, family life, and driver education curriculum, aligning course content maps with learning goals and objectives, delivering professional development for teachers, and working with professional organizations is desirable.
• Experience in making cross-curricular connections, student assessment, program evaluation, and long-range program planning is desirable.

Special Instructions

This is an open until filled advertisement. The hiring manager will begin reviewing applications on July 25th, 2025. If the position is posted, then the advertisement is still vacant. 

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs.cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and the VDOE that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@doe.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.