South San Antonio Independent School District is Hiring a Director, Career Technical Education Near San Antonio, TX
JobID: 373
Position Type: Administration/Director
Date Posted: 4/29/2022
Location: South San Antonio Independent School District
Reports To: Chief Academic Officer Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Pay Grade: AP 6 Department: Central Administration Office Employment Contract: 226 Days Primary Purpose: Direct and manage district career and technology education program and facilities to meet student needs. Serve as instructional leader in development and improvement of instructional programs in career and technology education. Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s Degree
Master's Degree preferred
T-TESS certification preferred
Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge of federal and state code governing Career and Technical Education
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to coordinate district function
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Career and Technical Education program experience (either campus or district level)
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management
Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis, and that findings are used to make Career and Technical Education program more effective.
Facilitate planning and application of technologies in Career and Technical Education program.
Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support classroom instruction in accomplishing educational goals.
Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge program effectiveness.
Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
Provide career exploration and awareness resources and testing materials to all campuses.
Serve on state and local committees to facilitate business and industry partnerships.
Establish student admission criteria for each Career and Technical Education program.
Identify and define local job opportunities for students.
Assume responsibility for Career and Technical Education facilities and coordinate needed repairs and maintenance.
Student Management
Implement district student-management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to Career and Technical Education programs and ensure enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Policy, Reports, and Law
Recommend sound policies directed to improve program.
Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of Career and Technical Education.
Compile, maintain, file, and present all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Budget and Inventory
Administer the Career and Technical Education budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed prudently.
Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the disposal and replacement of equipment when necessary.
Approve and forward purchase orders for department to accounting department.
Personnel Management
Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions of Career and Technical Education department.
Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure operation of Career and Technical Education department.
Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
Participate in recruitment, selection, and training of personnel.
Make sound recommendations about personnel placement, transfer, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of instructional staff, aides, and support staff.
Communication and Community Support
Serve as district liaison between business and industry stakeholders establishing partnerships.
Assist students, parents, and teachers with career, college, and scholarship information as well as industry based certifications available.
Recruit employers and businesses to provide learning experience to students and provide assistance as necessary.
Articulate the district's mission and goals in Career and Technical Education to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions: (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged, or irregular hours; occasional district wide, extended hours of mental focus and concentration
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
The Superintendent reserves the right to waive any requirements for any qualified applicant. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Your resume, letter of interest, and other available information will be considered in the screening process.
“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
It is the policy of South San Antonio ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or disability in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and SSAISD's board policies DIA, FFH, and FFI