DIRECTOR OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Director of Career and Technical Education

Position Type

ADMINISTRATION/ DIRECTOR OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Exempt

Reports to: Sandra Beilue, Executive Director of Assessment and Accountability

Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Primary Purpose

Direct and manage district career and technical education programs and facilities to meet student needs. Serve as instructional leader in development and improvement of instructional programs in career and technology education.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Master's degree with emphasis in education or career and technology.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Working knowledge of federal and state code governing career and technology education
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to coordinate district function
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience

5 years career and technology teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Management

• Oversee the development of innovative career and technical instructional programs and ensure that curricular documents, instructional support materials, student assessment instruments, and admission criteria are in place for each program. Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
• Identify and define local job opportunities for students. Recruit employers to hire students and work with the district to make opportunities for experience learning available.
• Assume responsibility for career and technology education facilities and ensure that equipment and materials are available and in optimal operating condition.
• Provide all campuses with career exploration and awareness resources and testing materials.
• Evaluate the career and technology program effectiveness based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed.
• Ensure that student progress is evaluated and that findings are used to make career and technology programs more effective.

Student Management

• Implement district student-management policies and ensure enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents, students, and teachers.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Recommend sound policies to improve career and technology education.
• Compile, maintain, file, and present reports, records, and other documents required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget and Inventory

• Develop and administer a budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the disposal and replacement of equipment when necessary. Approve and forward purchase orders for the department to the accounting department.
• Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions of the career and technical department.
• Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure effective operation of the career and technical education department.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Communication and Community Support

• Assist students, parents, and teachers with career, college, and scholarship information.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of career and technology instructional staff, aides, and support staff.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress