Part-Time CTAE Director

Applitrack; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlton County Schools seeks a CTAE Director to coordinate and oversee Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education programs and pathways. You will support career readiness initiatives, work-based learning opportunities, and community partnerships to align with district goals and state requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with counselors, CTSOs, and local industry partners to promote career exploration and credentials while ensuring program compliance and continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Valid Georgia teaching or leadership certificate is required.
• Successful experience in education, CTAE, career readiness, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and establish positive working relationships.
• Ability to organize programs, manage deadlines, and use data to support program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee CTAE programs, pathways, and courses to align with standards and district goals.
• Develop and improve CTAE pathways based on student interests and workforce needs.
• Coordinate CTAE reporting, documentation, data collection, and compliance.
• Assist with CTAE budgets, Perkins funding, and other grants.
• Support CTAE teachers and administrators with resources and instructional requirements.
• Promote CTSOs and related student leadership and competitive activities.
• Develop partnerships with local businesses, colleges, and community organizations.
• Coordinate work-based learning opportunities (internships, job shadowing, apprenticeships, mentorships).
• Work with counselors to promote career exploration, credentials, dual enrollment, and postsecondary readiness.
• Coordinate career fairs and other career-readiness activities.
• Monitor enrollment, pathway completion, credentials, and program data for improvement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Georgia teaching/leadership certificate

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent, the CTAE Director is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs for Charlton County Schools. The Director supports the development and implementation of CTAE pathways, career readiness initiatives, work-based learning opportunities, industry and community partnerships, CTSOs, and CTAE grants and ensures programs remain aligned with district goals and Georgia Department of Education requirements.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and monitors CTAE programs, pathways, and courses to ensure alignment with Georgia CTAE standards and district goals.
• Supports the development and continuous improvement of CTAE pathways based on student interests, postsecondary opportunities, and local workforce needs.
• Coordinates CTAE reporting, program documentation, data collection, and compliance requirements.
• Assists with the development and monitoring of CTAE budgets, Perkins funding, and other grants.
• Supports CTAE teachers and administrators with program needs, professional learning, equipment, resources, and instructional requirements.
• Coordinates and promotes Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) and related student leadership and competitive activities.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with local businesses, industry, technical colleges, colleges, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
• Coordinates work-based learning opportunities, including internships, job shadowing, apprenticeships, mentorships, and other career-connected experiences.
• Works with counselors and administrators to promote career exploration, pathway completion, industry credentials, dual enrollment, and postsecondary and workforce readiness.
• Coordinates career fairs, employer events, college and technical college opportunities, and other career-readiness activities.
• Monitors CTAE enrollment, pathway completion, industry credentials, student participation, and other program data to identify areas for improvement.
• Promotes CTAE programs and opportunities to students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Represents Charlton County Schools at appropriate CTAE, workforce, business, and community meetings and events.
• Maintains current knowledge of Georgia CTAE policies, standards, funding requirements, and workforce trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Additional Duties

Assumes other responsibilities as specified by the Superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Georgia CTAE programs, standards, pathways, and accountability requirements.
• Knowledge of career readiness, work-based learning, industry credentials, and postsecondary opportunities.
• Knowledge of CTSOs and career-connected learning opportunities.
• Knowledge of grants, budgets, Perkins funding, and program compliance preferred.
• Ability to develop effective partnerships with business, industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations.
• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple programs, activities, and deadlines.
• Ability to analyze program data and use information to support continuous improvement.
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, business partners, and community members.
• Ability to use technology and data systems necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Georgia teaching or leadership certificate.
• Successful experience in education, CTAE, career readiness, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and establish positive working relationships.
• Ability to organize programs, manage deadlines, and use data to support program improvement.

Experience & Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with Georgia CTAE programs and pathway development preferred.
• Experience with CTSOs, work-based learning, industry credentials, or dual enrollment preferred.
• Experience developing business, industry, and postsecondary partnerships preferred.
• Experience with Perkins funding, CTAE grants, or program reporting preferred.

Candidates selected for an interview will need to provide the following:

• Current and most recent supervisor's name and contact information
• Two letters of recommendation OR two Applicant Recommendation Forms
• Complete history of teaching and/or administrative experience

The hiring administrator cannot be a reference for you.

Charlton County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, religion, or marital status in its educational programs, activities, hiring, or promotional practices.