Director of Career Technical Education

National Center for Urban Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Center for Urban Solutions is seeking a Coordinator of Career Technical Education to plan, coordinate, and deliver CTE programs across Academy for Urban Scholars Campuses. The role requires leadership of teachers and administrators, development of new programs, and annual state reporting to ensure alignment with CTE standards.

The position involves managing the CTE budget, coordinating grants, and building strong partnerships with postsecondary institutions and industry.

Qualifications

• Leadership and public relations skills through knowledge of the organization and administration of secondary career technical education.
• Ability to hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff; solve problems and manage multiple tasks.
• Punctuality, attendance and professional conduct are required; proficiency with district technology is expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver CTE for Academy for Urban Scholars Campuses.
• Provide leadership to admins and teachers to ensure curriculum meets CTE standards.
• Develop and manage the CTE budget and oversee program development and annual reviews.
• Coordinate grants, forms and reports as required by state and federal agencies.
• Supervise staff and communicate project status to the superintendent.
• Design and implement in-service training and tech-integrated instruction.
• Establish work timelines and build industry partnerships; coordinate work-based learning.

Skills

Leadership

Public relations

Communication skills

Team management

Time management

Job description

Description

The Coordinator of Career Technical Education (CTE) is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing career technical education programs/services for Academy for Urban Scholars High Schools. The coordinator will provide leadership in curriculum development and maintenance for all Academy for Urban Scholars Campuses programs ensuring the curriculum meets state approved CTE standards. The coordinator is knowledgeable of CTE program development, implementation and reporting requirements. The coordinator will develop and implement professional development to ensure CTE teachers and programs at the Academy for Urban Scholars stay current in the latest changes at the state and federal level and will assist teachers as they strive to improve their curriculum and delivery of instruction. The coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the development of dual credit agreements with postsecondary partner(s). The coordinator serves as a resource to district administrators, businesses, agencies and non-profit organizations.

The coordinator will provide additional support and/or leadership in a variety of district and county projects. The coordinator will provide additional support and/or leadership in a variety of district and county projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of career technical education for Academy for Urban Scholars Campuses.
2. The coordinator will provide leadership to administration and teachers to ensure curriculum meets CTE standards.
3. Responsible for development and management of the Academy for Urban Scholars Career Technical Education Budget.
4. Provides leadership to Academy for Urban Scholars Career administration and staff to develop new programs and completes state required annual reviews.
5. Coordinates the preparation, documentation and delivery of all grants, forms and reports as required by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and the U.S. Department of Education.
6. Supervises, evaluates, and coordinates work for staff in the assigned area.
7. Establishes staff’s work timeliness and communicates project status with the superintendent or designee.
8. Designs and implements in-service training programs for CTE teachers and administrators.
9. Works with the Technology Coordinator to model appropriate technology use and integrate instructional technology/media and software into the delivery of programs, services, and professional development activities.
10. Designs and implements dual credit agreements with postsecondary schools for CTE programs.
11. Is primary liaison between business/industry and CTE programs. Building partnerships
12. Responsible for the coordination of work-based learning for CTE students.
13. Participates in board of education meetings and serves in special assignments as requested by the superintendent.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Represents the district on educational advisory boards, community boards and commissions as requested by the superintendent.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Leadership and public relations skills through knowledge of the organization, administration of secondary career technical education. Excellent verbal, written, electronic and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to effectively hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff. Ability to solve complex problems logically and effectively, to work independently, to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate effective time management skills.

Demonstrated mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the essential duties of the position. Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skills sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district.

Punctuality and good attendance are requirements for the position.

Ability to work a flexible workday, work week, and work year. Represents the district in a professional manner always. Works successfully as a member of the team.

Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism always. Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and established administrative guidelines.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work with various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality. Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments. Traveling to Campuses monthly; Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After-hour work may be required. Must be able to work under stressful conditions and/or leadership in a variety of district and county projects.