KEC Co-Executive Director

Kec Executive Director

To oversee the budget of KEC and all of its programming. Ensure that career and technical education and alternative education programming is offered to all students in the KEC region (#170), serve as the system director from EFE 170 which administers career and technical education relation resources through grant funding received from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Provide CTE and alternative education instructional program related leadership, coordination of regional system career development activities in the five-member school districts of the regional system KEC's Executive Director reports to and is evaluated by the KEC Board of Control, made up of five partner schools and Kishwaukee College President.

Duties and Responsibilities of KEC's Executive Director Serve as the leader of the Education for Employment System, the career center and the alternative education program (Phoenix Academy). Develop annual goals for professional practice aligned with the Board of Control and ISBE direction for the EFE system, career center and alternative education program. Responsible for establishing programs, utilizing input from staff members, citizens' advisory committees and various economic development and workforce constituencies. Responsible for student performance and coordinate with home schools on developing strategies to enhance student success. Work closely with ISBE CTE division for development of planning for career and technical education in the EFE region, the member districts and the career center. Stay ahead of legislative issues and state policies and all other matters concerning career and technical education and alternative education; report and make recommendations to the KEC Board of Control on addressing the best interests of the KEC region. Attend periodic regional, state, and national meetings/professional development events to represent KEC in CTE and alternative education. Prepare meeting agendas, including director reports, business action items and financial reports from KEC Board of Control meetings in cooperation with the KEC Chairperson. Oversee the coordination of professional development activities for member districts certified CTE staff, school counselors and administrators per annual grants for CTE and alternative education. Oversee activities involving student recruitment, program participation and interventions. Develop, administer and maintain fiscal budgets and auditable financial records in cooperation with the cash management system and the auditors. Make appropriate recommendations on new hires and continuing employment in accordance with staff evaluations with the leadership team. Review, evaluate and establish program curriculum to ensure quality career and technical education and alternative education programming. Submit all State Board of Education grant related fiscal and programmatic plans with outcomes for information and reporting as required. Oversee building and organizational safety plans, student and staff handbooks and mandated emergency drill plans with the Building Principal. Be knowledgeable of risk management issues both on-site and at satellite classrooms with the Assistant Director and Building Principal. Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and licensure, as assigned by the Board and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulated.

Knowledge and Abilities of KEC's Executive Director Planning, organization and direction of the KEC career and technical education and alternative education programming. Budget preparation and control (local, state and federal funds). Adhere to principles and practices of management and instructional leadership per Illinois Professional School Leadership Standards. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to plan, organize and complete work to meet schedules, timelines and expectations of the Board of Control. Effectively and efficiently develop Board agendas and materials to guide the Board of Control through monthly meetings. Work independently with little direction. Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports and maintain related documentation. Supervise and evaluate the performance of the KEC leadership team.

Minimum Qualifications for KEC's Executive Director Professional Educator License with a principal endorsement. 2,000 hours of verifiable paid work experience in one of the seven occupational areas of: Agricultural Sciences Arts and Communications Finance and Business Services Health Services and Technology Human and Public Services Information Technology Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Trades Miscellaneous Information for KEC's Executive Director Classification: Administration Work Year: 260 Days Work Day: 8 hours Salary: Regionally competitive compensation package for a minimum of $120,000, commensurate with education and comparable experience If there are any questions about the position please reach out to Tom Crouch, KEC Executive Director View email address on click.appcast.io