Director, Statewide Career Pathways & CTE Initiatives

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Director of Career Pathways to lead statewide initiatives and oversee regional consultants and apprenticeship programs. The role collaborates with career centers, high schools, and counseling services to expand work-based learning and ensure program alignment with CTE goals.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership, and the ability to present to stakeholders at state and national

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, business, public relations, or an industry-related field.
• Four or more years of progressive experience in business, public relations, or an industry-related field.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the Missouri Career Pathways statewide initiative.
• Provide strategic oversight and performance management for regional career pathway consultants and DESE registered apprenticeship consultants.
• Collaborate with Missouri career centers and comprehensive high schools to design and expand work-based learning opportunities and teacher externship experiences.
• Plan, develop, and deliver high-quality regional and statewide professional development programs.
• Coordinate efforts with the School Counseling and Student Wellness section to enhance alignment of student supports with CTE initiatives.
• Manage CTE marketing activities in coordination with the CTE advisory council to promote program visibility and engagement.
• Represent the department by presenting program information to stakeholders at state and national meetings, conferences, and advisory councils.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, public relations, or an industry-related field

Four or more years of progressive experience in business, public relations, or an industry-related field

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Director of Career Pathways to lead statewide initiatives and oversee regional consultants and apprenticeship programs. The role collaborates with career centers, high schools, and counseling services to expand work-based learning and ensure program alignment with CTE goals.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership, and the ability to present to stakeholders at state and national