Strategic Director of Career Tech Education

Alabama State Department of Education; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County School System is seeking a Director of Career Technical Education to lead and coordinate CTE programs across the district, oversee budgets and Perkins allocations, and drive career readiness initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and communication, with experience in evaluating programs and staff, plus the ability to work a flexible schedule and engage multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Alabama certificate in Educational Leadership, administration, and/or supervision.
• Minimum of five (5) years successful Career Technical Education classroom experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years successful administrator experience (school or district level).
• Knowledge of Career Tech programs.
• Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills and ability to be an instructional leader across multiple settings and to work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication with the ability to produce and lead presentations through various data sources.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Advocates, supports, promotes, and communicates all aspects of the Jefferson County School System Career Technical Education programs, services, and initiatives.
• Oversees all career technical education programs.
• Assists in the assessment and evaluation of teachers and programs (e.g. Business Industry Certification, NCCER, NATEF, etc.)
• Plans and manages Perkins Allocations and other related budgets.
• Serves as a consultant to the professional staff and administrators on matters pertaining to CTE programs, career awareness programs, career readiness standards, and on the interpretation of laws affecting career technical education.
• Assists in the recruitment and screening of CTE personnel.
• Assists in preparing the annual CTE program application and all other required reports.
• Provides support for all CTE teachers.
• Coordinates, with the appropriate personnel, all CTE work-based learning experiences.
• Collaborates with other Directors, Specialists, or leadership (Exceptional Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment and Accountability, etc.) to provide appropriate career readiness, career awareness, and work experience opportunities for all students and to assist the school system in meeting state targets for career ready graduates.
• Serves as liaison between the CTE programs and local workforce development agencies and representatives.
• Conducts research on current CTE issues and best teaching practices to create professional development programs and experiences for CTE teachers, school counselors, and administrators; leads professional development sessions at school sites.
• Serves as a resource to CTE teachers for locating and securing appropriate materials and equipment.
• Assists in the CTE textbook or instructional resources adoption/selection process.
• Serves as leader/facilitator for the school system CTE advisory committees.
• Coordinates the purchasing, installation and maintenance procedures for all CTE equipment.
• Maintains a current inventory of all CTE equipment according to EDGAR rules and guidelines.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
• Models and maintains high ethical standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Participates successfully in training programs, professional development, or other learning to increase skill and proficiency related to job performance and leadership.
• Serves on school/system committees as required.
• Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
• Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and parts in good repair; efficiently uses time and system resources.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Ability to multitask.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Master’s degree

Alabama certificate in Educational Leadership/administration/supervision

5 years CTE classroom experience

2 years administrator experience

Knowledge of Career Tech programs

Job description

Jefferson County School System is seeking a Director of Career Technical Education to lead and coordinate CTE programs across the district, oversee budgets and Perkins allocations, and drive career readiness initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and communication, with experience in evaluating programs and staff, plus the ability to work a flexible schedule and engage multiple stakeholders.