CTI Program Manager, Salem High School SY 2026-2027

CTI Program Manager, Salem High School SY 2026-2027 Salem Public Schools Salem High School - Salem, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5880539 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description CTI Program Manager, Salem High School Grant Funded Position About Salem Public Schools Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public School educators are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement. We respect and value the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students and their families, and have a strong commitment to the Salem community. We seek individuals who are able to serve all of our students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. Salem Public Schools has a clear equity statement and core values that guide and drive our work as an anti‑racist organization. Applicants who have experienced working in urban schools and have bilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply. Grant Funder: CommCorp Career Technical Initiative Salem High School is the recipient of the Career Technical Initiative grant from Commonwealth Corporation on behalf of the Governor Healey Administration and among the Workforce Skills Cabinet in 2021, aims to increase a skilled workforce in the trades through third shift programs. This initiative seeks to address the persistent need for skilled labor in construction, trades, and manufacturing. Commonwealth Corporation administers these funds in hopes of eliminating the skills gap facing employers by providing an opportunity for youth and adults to retrain for skilled occupations, as well as transforming vocational high schools into Career Technical Institutes that run three shifts a day to bring more high school students and adults into the program. As part of a multi‑year strategy, CTI plans to train 20,000 new skilled workers in key trades and technical jobs. Among the grants approved by the Workforce Skills Cabinet in 2021, 35 new career pathway programs and 22 expansions of career pathway programs at 10 vocational‑technical schools will provide training and job placement for more than 800 adults. What You’ll Do: Salem High School seeks an enthusiastic and talented individual to join our caring and innovative community and to serve as its CTI Program Manager. This is a grant‑funded contracted position beginning March 2023, working with a diverse population of adult learners in a comprehensive urban school setting. The CTI Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting the development, re?nement, and modification of curricula for adult learners, growing and developing internship opportunities and job placement, community engagement, business development, and teaching or co‑teaching selected components of CTE classes as directed by the CTE Director when needed. The CTI Program Manager will oversee the daily operations of the Adult Learning programs at Salem High School, coordinating a staff of instructors, coordinators, and administrative assistants. The CTI Program Manager will maintain an operational budget under the CTE Director, developing strategies and solutions for the long‑term sustainability of the program. The CTI Program Manager will maintain records and compliance of the CTI Grant alongside the CTE Director and the grant funder. As a professional, the CTI Program Manager will display a collegial spirit that supports and enhances continual professional growth consistent with the educational goals and philosophies of our school community. Moreover, they will be fully committed to continuously learning, improving, re?ecting, and working together to ensure that all Salem High School Third Shift students achieve at high levels in a culturally responsive learning environment. Role Responsibilities The CTI Program Manager is responsible for cultivating and fostering positive and working relationships between higher education partners, industry partners, and other intermediaries so as to build rigorous and developmentally appropriate programs and activities that will result in successful and positive program experiences for students and post‑secondary success. Manage a small team of educators and support staff to ensure the success of students and the program. Maintain grant compliance documentation and reporting. Lead the recruitment, acceptance, retention, and placement of CTE students funded by this grant. Maintain a program of study that meets all requirements of Chapter 74 regulations. Work independently and with colleagues to develop a program based on current Mass. DESE regulations related to Third Shift Programs. What You’ll Bring: Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity – The SPS community is vibrant and diverse in background, ethnicity, language, and perspective. You embrace and affirm the backgrounds of all members of the SPS community and view our diversity as a powerful resource that supports us each in learning and doing our best work. Hold high expectations for yourself, students, and colleagues – You see potential in all, especially our SPS students, and maintain high expectations for achievement while providing the support necessary to meet that bar. You hold yourself to high expectations, modeling SPS values and seeking opportunities to improve continuously. Build authentic, caring relationships with colleagues, students, and families – You build strong relationships across students, families, and colleagues that are collaborative in nature and contribute to the individual and collective success of SPS. You partner with families and colleagues to make decisions in the best interest of students and learning. Embrace feedback – You are a reflective practitioner who learns from failure, using mistakes and challenges as opportunities for growth. You model persistence and a growth mindset and thrive in a culture of feedback. Job Requirements Manage a grant‑funded program budget Coordinate grant activities with school personnel and external partners Maintain student records and reporting, generating monthly reports for the grant funder Manage the daily operations of the adult learning programs, including coordinating faculty, staff, and students Collaborate with MassHire and related organizations to perform recruitment, selection, and successful case management of adult learners. Collaborate with the CTI Career Development Coordinator, CTE Director, and Salem Public Schools leadership to develop innovative solutions ensuring the long‑term success and sustainability of this program. Attend and coordinate materials for the Salem High School events designed for graduating students and their families. Communicate with Salem High School families about the third shift program offering as a recruitment strategy. Collaborate in the design, management, and implementation of events related to the third shift program. Attend community events, including occasional nights and weekends, to foster the development of community partnerships that will aid in the growth of the program and successful placement of graduates Support the CTI Career Development Coordinator to design and implement processes to obtain a minimum of 70% job placement rates for graduates of the program in related occupations. Oversee and maintain CTE data in Aspen for MA DESE enrollment tracking purposes. Oversee and maintain CTI data in the CommCorp student information system, Apricot Assist the CTE Director with Salem High School Marketing and program materials (CTE Newsletter, Web site, Social Media platforms, Press Releases, SHS Experience/Program Brochures, etc.). Develop third shift training marketing and program materials (Program Newsletter, Web site, Social Media platforms, Press Releases, Program Experience/Brochures, etc.). Collaborate with students and school personnel to help students become aware of their talents and interests as they develop e?ective career planning skills. Maintain classrooms in the program to integrate social, emotional, and culturally responsive learning into the work to foster a safe, caring, and active learning community. Partner with families of students and include them in the students’ learning & development, as well as encourage families to further the mission of the school. Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will pursue a digni?ed and appropriate next step in career planning & preparation. E?ectively collaborates with administration and colleagues in both CTE and Guidance departments to ensure high‑quality, relevant learning experiences for as many of our students as possible who choose to pursue career and employment opportunities. Follow all DESE, SPS, SHS, and other regulations and school policies, and plan and implement appropriate revisions to program policies and procedures as needed to re?ect industry trends/standards. Ensure instruction is in compliance with all health and safety regulations for all third shift students in the program. Establish and maintain records of student activities in all programs within the scope of this position, including data on partner employers & resources, as well as data on student performance and hours of classroom instruction and on the job training. Assist with the daily operations associated with the CTE and CTI offices, as needed. Perform all other essential duties as assigned by the CTE Director. Evidence of mastery of a wide variety of teacher competencies and the understanding of instructional techniques. Current authorization to work in the US Able and willing to work in a remote learning environment Preferred qualifications Advanced educational preparation. Evidence of educational leadership. Curriculum development experience and knowledge of technical competencies with curriculum frameworks. Competent in computer applications such as Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Google drive. Ability to speak Spanish Demonstrated experience supporting students with disabilities Demonstrated experience supporting English language Learners Demonstrated experience teaching adult learners Must possess a thorough knowledge of how to teach the competencies and standards of the Mass. DESE Frameworks related to Chapter 74 and other programs Salem High School o?ers, as well as the elements of employability, career planning, and other career development and employment programs. Must demonstrate excellent management and organizational skills, well‑developed skills in supporting students’ self‑awareness as learners, the capacity to help students acquire the knowledge & skills related to the development of Career Plans and other career development activities, and outstanding communication skills with both students and adults, and successful experience operating in a highly regulated work environment. Enthusiasm for recruiting and retaining community partners, employers, and other resources and connecting them appropriately with scholars and their interests. Successful experience in career and technical education teaching, counseling, and/or administration. Master’s degree in a related field preferred. Hold or be eligible for the Massachusetts DESE License as an administrator for CTE programs Work Year: Grant‑funded: September 2026 - June 2027 FTE/Hours: Part‑time, evening hours: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Salary: $65.00 / hour Reports to: Career & Technical Education Director, Executive Principal, Salem High School Equal Opportunity Employer Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Position Type: Part‑Time Contact Information Mario Sousa , CTE Director Salem High School Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education