CTE Reporting & Compliance Specialist

CTE Reporting & Compliance Specialist

Kent ISD

Full time, 260 day year-round position

Non-Union Hourly Classified, Grade 5, 7.5 hours per day

In collaboration with the CTE Director and the Career Tech Education Consultant(s), the CTE Specialist will work with Kent County school districts, PSAs, businesses, and community organizations to develop, support, and improve State-Approved Career Tech Ed programming and provide an ongoing link between the CTE Director and local CTE programs.

Additionally, the CTE Specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of CTE reporting for Kent ISD State-Approved CTE programs. This also includes providing technical assistance to both Kent ISD and local school district staff for CTE reporting. Moreover, it includes coordinating the CTE certification process for Annual Career Authorizations, supporting the implementation and reporting of Work-based Learning and Student Leadership opportunities, verifying post-secondary articulation agreement processes, implementing student credential attainment systems, and providing technical assistance/professional development to staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Act as liaison with local districts and coordinate the systematic implementation of the requirements of State-Approved CTE programming in collaboration with district staff.
2. Work with teachers and school staff to support the annual updates and improvements coordinated with communication from the Office of Career & Tech Ed (OCTE).
3. Develop and deliver content that supports the transitions required due to annual updates in CTEIS reporting to inform local reporters and update their practice.
4. Establishes and maintains up-to-date knowledge of processes and procedures for reporting for CTE programming, including CTEIS, GEMS, MEGS, Navigator, and PowerSchool systems.
5. Coordinates and performs duties required for reporting KCTC CTE data and in compliance with state requirements for CTE programs.
6. Verifies accurate reporting of LEA CTE data in compliance with all state requirements for CTE programs, providing technical support and assistance, as needed.
7. Present professional development programs related to Career and Technical Education on a local, district, or regional basis, based on county or district needs.
8. Collect and share data on CTE activities in Kent County.
9. Collect and develop resources to support the CTE programming and the CIP Self-Review process for local programs.
10. Assist in representing Kent ISD at workshops, conferences, and meetings to remain current in the OCTE policy, gather information about available programs/services, and network around best practices related to CTE.
11. Ensure that instructional staff and CTE Specialists maintain Annual Career Authorizations and/or substitute certifications.
12. Responds to inquiries about compliance and reporting requirements, and provides assistance in a courteous and professional manner.
13. Prepares accurate correspondence (e.g., records, reports, letters, etc.) as related to reporting and compliance functions, makes copies, and files documents as required by policy/law and as requested by administration.
14. Prepares reports, extracts data, organizes data, and formats data for a variety of purposes
15. Other duties as assigned by the Director of CTE.

Job Qualifications:

1. Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree in public administration or related field (preferred).
2. Experience with state-approved CTE programs in Michigan (preferred).
3. Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to represent Kent ISD in a responsible and effective manner.
4. Demonstrate leadership, initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility in program development to meet the needs of stakeholders.
5. Reliable and predictable attendance is essential.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, social media, and database management. Working knowledge of CTEIS, GEMS, MEGS, and PowerSchool systems preferred.
7. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner.
8. Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities on student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and vacation days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources