Director of Career and Technology Education

Primary Purpose:


The director will provide strategic leadership for the district's K-12 Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, ensuring a seamless pipeline that prepares students for college, career, and military readiness through high-quality instruction and industry-aligned experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Master's Degree
• Texas Principal or appropriate administrator certificate (preferred)
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser (or obtain within first year)
• Candidates must have a satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by an employee.

Required Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years' teaching experience
• Minimum three (3) years' administrative and/or leadership experience

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Working knowledge of federal and state code governing CTE
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Management style compatible with the position
• Knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of standard for CTE facilities, supplies, and materials
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret data

Major Responsibilities and Duties:


(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

Professionalism


The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in the Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Strategic Vision and Leadership

• Define and articulate a comprehensive long-term strategic vision for the district's CTE program that aligns with emerging industry trends, regional workforce demands, and post-secondary goals.
• Lead the design and implementation of multi-year initiatives to expand CTE access, increase industry-based certification (IBC) attainment, and reduce opportunity gaps across all student groups.
• Collaborate with district leadership, campus administration, and industry partners to ensure CTE programs are seamlessly integrated into the district's overarching vision for College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR).
• Drive programmatic innovation by continuously evaluating efficacy through data analysis, research, and stakeholder feedback to pilot new, future-ready career pathways.

Instructional Management


The director promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following:

• Align CTE programs with relevant certifications, licensures, and industry requirements to the greatest extent possible.
• Ensure CTE programs assist students, including special populations, in the development of skills necessary for employment (i.e. interview skills, application skills, 21st century skills, etc.).
• Coordinate, research, and inform the instructional programs in CTE.
• Coordinate the review and selection of instructional materials and supplies in CTE program.
• Plan, coordinate, communicate, and facilitate the implementation of new instructional programs in CTE.
• Develop, manage, and allocate of the annual budgets for CTE programs.
• Direct the implementation of K-12 career awareness and exploration initiatives to ensure a cohesive, developmentally appropriate pipeline into secondary CTE programs.
• Oversee district-wide Industry-Based Certification (IBC) attainment, setting targets and monitoring program efficacy to ensure students achieve recognized credentials.

Data Management and Analysis


The director assists with fostering analytical and collaborative environment activities such as the following:

• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other required documents.
• Respond promptly to all internal data requests and ad hoc research projects for District and campus administrators.
• Use technology-rich data to collect, organize, and analyze assessment data to determine the extent to which all students at all levels are achieving state and federal standards.
• Analyze dynamic regional market data to offer suggested CTE programing and staffing requirements.
• Direct the effective implementation of the district's improvement plan addressing CTE.

Organization Management and Improvement


The director manages administrative, fiscal, and facilities functions responsibly through activities such as the following:

• Participate and guide CTE development at the campus and District level.
• Collaborate with core content to effectively integrate core curriculum priorities with CTE.
• Assist in CTE programmatic planning, including course selections, coherent sequencing, and modification.
• Manage federal CTE funding including timely submission of grant applications and reports.
• Review CTE program offerings to ensure alignment with job opportunities within the area and state.
• Ensure processes are in place to provide assistance to students making career choices.
• Assist special education and general education personnel in correct placement of students with special needs in CTE classes.
• Establish systematic procedures for identifying accomplishing goals.
• Organize and assign CTE resources to maximize student achievement, increase positive teacher performance, and increase capacity of district and campus staff.

Communication and Community Relations


The director promotes a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following:

• Consult with parents, staff, and students.
• Manage CTE social media accounts and direct CTE promotional activities.
• Maintain an effective CTE Advisory Committee.
• Foster collaborative educational efforts among members of the total school community.
• Seek support for school programs and involve himself or herself in community activities that foster rapport between the school district and the larger community.
• Manage and cultivate strategic external industry partnerships (e.g., Tesla) to expand opportunities for student internships, job placement, and enhanced, real-world instruction.
• Facilitate communication within the District and between the District and the community.

Professional Growth and Development


The director provides leadership in professional growth and development through activities such as the following:

• Develop and deliver research-based professional development aligned to District goals and initiatives.
• Develop and deliver professional development to optimize administrative support for the CTE program.
• Participate in professional organizations and take the initiative to develop needed professional skills, including university projects, regional service providers, and vendors.
• Stay current in areas of instructional innovations, industry specific requirements, and college credit connections.
• Determine and implement evaluative information for improvement of performance.
• Facilitate and lead CTE-specific Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to foster teacher collaboration, analyze student data, share best practices, and improve instructional delivery across all campuses.

Qualities of an Effective Director


The director exhibits qualities such as the following:

• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity, a collaborative leadership style and high ethical standards.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, District, and campus policies affecting schools.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Shall comply with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, or standards.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the administration.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:


Staff assigned as appropriate. Monitor and assist teachers in the CTE program.


Equipment:


Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, printer, copier, fax and other equipment applicable to the position.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Work irregular and extended work hours
• May report to various campuses within the district for a full work day.
• Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.
• Continual standing, walking, lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and kneeling.
• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination vibration. Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.), work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The grantee certifies that the federally funded portion of this position and duties are reasonable, necessary, allowable and allocable under the applicable federal fund source. The grantee further certifies that it is in compliance with the federal requirement that the duties of this position funded by this grant are not required by state law, SBOE rules, or local board policy, i.e., it is a supplemental position. The grant-funded portion of this position and duties meet the purpose, goals, and objectives of the federal fund source. Documentation will be maintained locally by the district that clearly demonstrates the allowable and supplemental nature of the position and will provide such documentation to TEA upon request. The LEA will maintain auditable documentation to ensure the position was determined through a needs assessment and is included in the campus improvement plan and district improvement plan.