CTE Programs Lead & District Implementation Coach

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools seeks a CTE Operations and Program Specialist to lead day‑to‑day CTE implementation, instructional follow‑through, counselor alignment, and work‑based learning coordination across multiple sites.

This role provides district‑level support to strengthen consistency, continuity, and scalability of CTE work and acts as the single district contact for programming support, logistics, communication, participation systems, and day‑to‑day follow‑through.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; STEM field preferred.
• MDE Vocational Certification in one or more areas.
• Two years of recent relevant work experience.
• Michigan Teaching certificate preferred (K-12).
• PLTW Engineering or Gateway Certification(s).

Responsibilities

• Support delegated instructional leadership for CTE teachers through classroom observations, coaching, feedback, evaluation support as assigned, and professional-learning coordination.
• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of program-of-study structures, curriculum alignment, pathway coherence, and operational consistency across buildings and program areas.
• Supervise assigned CTE Career Development Counselors and support district implementation of career-development and career-advising systems.
• Provide operational oversight for work-based learning structures, including internships, co‑ops, youth apprenticeship, placement follow-through, and related communication systems, as assigned.
• Support CTEIS documentation, performance monitoring, articulation agreements, dual enrollment alignment, industry credential systems, and follow-up on data or reporting issues.
• Coordinate with equipment, facilities, and operations support staff to maintain program readiness, continuity, and issue escalation.
• Coordinate implementation of district CTE initiatives, enrichment opportunities, CTSO competitions, robotics-related activities, and other assigned student experiences.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a STEM related field

MDE Vocational Certification in one or more areas

Two years of recent and relevant work experience

Michigan Teaching certificate preferable Grades K-12

PLTW Engineering or Gateway Certification(s)

Job description

Ann Arbor Public Schools seeks a CTE Operations and Program Specialist to lead day‑to‑day CTE implementation, instructional follow‑through, counselor alignment, and work‑based learning coordination across multiple sites.

This role provides district‑level support to strengthen consistency, continuity, and scalability of CTE work and acts as the single district contact for programming support, logistics, communication, participation systems, and day‑to‑day follow‑through.