Strategic CTE Grants & Programs Director

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators in Peoria, IL is seeking a qualified administrator to oversee CTEI and Perkins grants and related reporting. The role ensures licensure accuracy, CIP-aligned course sequencing, and effective use of Perkins V data to improve regional CTE delivery.

The candidate will have an Administrative Certificate with Teacher Evaluation Endorsement and CTE credentials with substantial teaching experience, along with strong grant and fiscal oversight

Qualifications

• Administrative Certificate with Teacher Evaluation Endorsement.
• Certified in a career and technical education (CTE) area with 2,000 hours of work experience.
• At least 4 years teaching experience in a CTE content area.

Responsibilities

• Complete CTEI & Perkins grants within the allotted timeline.
• Provide oversite and monitor implementation of CTEI and Perkins Grants.
• Conduct appropriate Local Needs Assessment and Comprehensive Needs Assessment meetings to ensure accurate reporting to ISBE.
• Work with Member Districts to ensure CTE licensure and approved CTE course sequencing (CIP approvals) are accurate.
• Use Perkins V performance data to improve the regional delivery of CTE.
• Ensure CTE data collection, submission, and reporting to the State is accurate.
• Provide relevant professional development opportunities to CTE programs at the local level as well as state affiliate level.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between ISBE, Region for CTE programs, and Community College, Union Trades, and other community stakeholders.
• Keep all Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) and SAM’s in good standing.
• Responsible for fiscal and programmatic activities within the region.
• Establish partnerships with area businesses, institutions of higher education, and community groups to strengthen programs and support regional goals.
• Continue to grow and enhance Work-Based Learning Construction, Manufacturing student internships.
• Organize Board of Controls agendas and supporting documents prior to the 8 scheduled board meetings.
• Meet all ISBE Program reporting (IWAS) deadlines timely.
• Prepare Annual local budgeting, Joint Agreement Budgets and Annual Statement of Affairs budgets in accordance with ISBE guidelines.
• Submit monthly expenditure reports in ISBE grant system (IWAS).
• Managing and evaluating office staff, WBL Coordinator, & WBL Instructors on an annual basis.
• All other duties as outlined by the Board of Controls.

Education

Administrative Certificate with Teacher Evaluation Endorsement

CTE certification with 2000 hours work experience

4+ years teaching experience in a CTE Content Area

Job description

The Illinois Association of School Administrators in Peoria, IL is seeking a qualified administrator to oversee CTEI and Perkins grants and related reporting. The role ensures licensure accuracy, CIP-aligned course sequencing, and effective use of Perkins V data to improve regional CTE delivery.

The candidate will have an Administrative Certificate with Teacher Evaluation Endorsement and CTE credentials with substantial teaching experience, along with strong grant and fiscal oversight