CTE Program Specialist

Corpus Christi Independent School District; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Independent School District is seeking a Director of Career and Technical Education to lead district CTE programs, oversee ARD processes, and ensure alignment with state standards and budgets. The role focuses on student outcomes, compliance, and program improvement across CTE disciplines.

The position requires collaboration with teachers, administrators, and external partners to promote CTE opportunities and maintain district accountability for student placement and performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, education administration, or school counseling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and managing District CTE programs and ARD processes.

Skills

CTE curriculum

Budget management

Policy interpretation

Strong communication

Trends analysis

Client communication

PEIMS/LPAC/ARD knowledge

Special populations experience

Military service knowledge

Education

Master's degree in education/administration/school counseling

Job description

• Master's degree in education, education administration, or school counselor
• Valid Texas Vocational Teaching Certification
• Active-duty service years in the United States Navy, Marines Corps, or Coast Guard as commissioned officers in grades W-2 through 0-6, or as non-commissioned officers in grades E-6 through E-9

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of career and technical education curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate career and technical education programs and practices
• Ability to manage budget
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to research and analyze trends and changes in CTE and provide guidance
• Ability to convey information and/or instruction to internal/external customers through spoken expression
• Knowledge of PEIMS, LPAC and ARD procedures
• Prefer experience working with special populations
• Knowledge of active-duty service in United States Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard as commissioned officers in grade W-2 through O-6, or as non-commissioned officers in grades E-6 through E-9

Experience:

• Two years work experience related to CTE and/or militaryOR
• Two years as a CTE teacher in any CTE program OR
• Two years as a ROTC instructor OR
• Two years of work experience as a school counselor
• Prefer experience in a leadership role as a team leader, department chairperson, etc.
• Applied use of computer operations
• Applied use of software productivity tools (i.e. Microsoft Office)
• Applied use of e-mail
• Applied use of printers
• Applied use of job-related financial and student management systems
• Applied use of multimedia tools
• Applied use of electronic file management
• Applied use of Technology Applications TEKS
• Proficient in integrating technology in curriculum, instruction and assessment
• CCISD Acceptable use Policy and Technology Ethic/ Etiquette

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to resolve conflicts, listen, and appropriately respond to concerns
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.
• Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Exhibits strong organizational and analytical skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates ability of program planning and ability to establish and manage budgets and personnel.
• Must be proficient in using computer applications to process data and document review processes and compare information to identify discrepancies and deviating circumstances, and prepare statistical summaries in support of CTE programs
• Ability to handle highly-sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Knowledge of career and technical education curriculum and instruction

Function

Ensure that individuals who are members of special populations are receiving adequate services and occupational skill training

Reports To

Director ofCareer and Technical Education

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and managing Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) process and procedures
• Ensure State and Federal Accountability measures met
• Conduct outreach and create initiatives to increase student CTE enrollment district-wide
• Coordination of CTE representation for Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
• Gather information and appropriate documents from CTE teachers to ensure quality placement information is presented during ARD meetings
• Monitor the CTE component of the ARD meetings, for students that are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in a CTE/ROTC courses, to ensure CTE representation
• Ensure implementation of accommodations in CTE courses
• Participate in LEA committees designed to plan for various aspects of the total Career and Technical Education program as needed
• Recommend and implement state-approved Programs of Study, such as course sequences, early postsecondary opportunities, industry-recognized credentials and work based learning
• Data Implementation and Analysis
• Gather, review and report CTE and Comprehensive Local Needs Assessments (CLNA) to the TEA Accountably system
• Gather, review and report on CTE data as it relates to career clusters, district enrollment, campus enrollment, special populations and labor market needs of the local area, state, and/or region, now and in the future
• Monitor LEA, School, and Course demographic and attainment data to assist in determining maintenance and improvement of access, progress, and success of students within special populations in CTE programs Professional Development
• Provide training to CTE teachers working with special populations and
• Make curriculum suggestions for accommodations and students of special populations Promotions, Recruitment and Retention
• Develop promotional materials designed to recruit and retain CTE students
• Work with GTE staff to ensure recognition in all areas of media, district publications and web sites
• Ensure promotional materials provide access to all students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex or handicapping condition

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Fiscal and Budgetary Responsibilities

• Ability to monitor expenditures from budgets that pertain to CTE

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Ability to interpret policy and procedures
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to take direction and accomplish tasks independently
• Ability to manipulate tools/equipment/keyboards
• Ability to convey information and/or instruction to internal/external customers through spoken expression
• Ability to perform work while standing and/or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day
• Ability to see detailed information, naturally or with correction
• Frequent in-district travel. Occasional state-wide travel
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's license

Job Description Revised December 1, 2025

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

Salary

ADMN/204: Salary range is $293.14 to $421.84 daily (individual daily rate calculation is based on applicable experience)

See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

Days

220