Director, K-12 Career and Technical Education (CTE) (PC 2597)

TrulyHired; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) seeks a CTE Division leader to guide K-12 Career and Technical Education, align with workforce needs, and ensure program quality across the division.

Lead strategic priorities, supervise CTE staff, manage grants and facilities, and partner with local businesses and postsecondary institutions to expand career pathways.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of successful experience in CTE teaching, leadership, or administration; supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of VDOE CTE standards, regulations, Perkins requirements, and program accreditation.
• Experience developing budgets, grants, equipment purchases, facilities, and program resources.
• Ability to analyze labor-market, enrollment, credentialing, completion, and placement data to guide decisions.
• Ability to build partnerships with business, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and leads CTE vision, priorities, and long-range plan aligned with MCPS and VDOE requirements.
• Supervises CTE staff, evaluates performance, and supports professional growth.
• Oversees CTE program quality, credentials, and compliance with all regulations and grant requirements.
• Collaborates with the Director of Instruction and school principals to support K-12 CTE programs.
• Oversees program expansion, revision, consolidation, or phase-out based on demand and ROI.
• Develops and oversees Perkins and other grants; prioritizes funding for equipment and facilities.
• Approves CTE purchases and monitors division finances and grant compliance.
• Sets division priorities for CTE facilities, labs, and safety compliance.
• Ensures safety/compliance of CTE facilities and equipment per OSHA and state standards.
• Prepares impact reports for grant-funded initiatives and aligns with workforce priorities.
• Represents CTE division to families, community partners, and officials; leads external partnerships.

Skills

CTE leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree

Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with CTE endorsement

Virginia Administration and Supervison PreK-12 endorsement

Job description

Job Description

Pay Grade: A-5

Period of Employment: 12 Months

Description Approved/ Revised: 10/2026

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Deputy Superintendent

General Responsibilities:

Provides Division-wide leadership, strategy, resource allocation, and accountability for K-12 CTE outcomes.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Establishes and leads the division's K-12 Career and Technical Education vision, strategic priorities, and long-range program plan in alignment with the MCPS strategic plan, workforce needs, and VDOE requirements.
• Provides direct supervision, performance evaluations, professional growth support, and staffing recommendations for the CTE Supervisor and Work-Based Learning Specialist.
• Provides division-wide oversight of CTE program quality, accreditation, credential attainment, and compliance with applicable VDOE, federal, state, industry, licensure, reporting, and grant requirements.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Instruction and principals to support the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program K-12.
• Oversees all CTE programs and recommends the development, expansion, revision, consolidation, or phase-out of programs based on student demand, labor-market information, student outcomes, facilities, staffing, and return on investment.
• Develops and oversees the CTE Perkins grant and other trade, industry, and workforce-related grants; establishes funding priorities for equipment, facilities, technology, professional learning, and program investments.
• Approves CTE purchases and provides division-level oversight of finances, grant compliance, equipment, and resource allocation.
• Establishes division priorities for CTE facilities, specialized classrooms and shops, equipment, technology, and safety compliance.
• Provides oversight to ensure the safety, compliance, and appropriate operation of CTE facilities, labs, and equipment in alignment with OSHA standards, Virginia Board of Nursing requirements, VDOE regulations, industry standards, and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Develops and presents impact reports for trade and industry grant-funded initiatives, documenting the use of funds, student participation, program outcomes, industry credentials, equipment and resource needs, and alignment with workforce and division priorities.
• Establishes division expectations for curriculum industry credential attainment, work-based learning, career exploration, dual enrollment, Career and Technical Student Organizations, and equitable student access to CTE programs.
• Uses enrollment, participation, credential attainment, completion, placement, stakeholder feedback, and other relevant data to evaluate division-wide performance, communicate results, and lead continuous improvement planning.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with business and industry, postsecondary institutions, workforce organizations, community agencies, advisory boards, and professional organizations to strengthen career pathways and student opportunities.
• Represents the division's CTE program on behalf of the Superintendent and School Board with families, community partners, elected officials, local and state professional organizations, councils, and other stakeholders.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Deputy Superintendent or Superintendent that are consistent with the scope and level of the position.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of five years of successful experience in Career and Technical Education teaching, leadership, or administration; prior supervisory or administrative experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading CTE programs, strategic planning, program development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of VDOE CTE standards, federal and state regulations, Perkins requirements, industry credentialing, work-based learning, dual enrollment, and CTE program accreditation.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, grants, equipment purchases, facilities, and other program resources.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze labor-market, enrollment, credentialing, completion, placement, and stakeholder data to guide program and resource decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain productive partnerships with business and industry, postsecondary institutions, workforce organizations, community agencies, and advisory committees.
• Strong leadership, personnel supervision, communication, presentation, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to represent the division effectively with the School Board, Superintendent, families, community partners, elected officials, and professional organizations.

Requisite Education and Experience:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Career and Technical Education, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, workforce development, or a related field.
• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with a Career & Technical Education endorsement
• Virginia Administration and Supervision PreK-12 endorsement required.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.