Director - Career and Technology Center

The Cape Girardeau Public School District is seeking a Director for the Career and Technology Center for the 2026-2027 academic year.  

The Director of Career and Technology Center is responsible for the daily management and operation of the Career and Technology Center.  These responsibilities also include supervising student activities conducted in the building, creating a schedule of events that take place in the building, making certain that safety equipment is marked, and acts as a representative for the school to the public, and strategic planning for the Center.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and Career Education Administration Certification.
• Previous experience in Perkins Grants and grant writing.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and planning skills; including ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work with others on multiple tasks/projects and complete assignments with specified deadlines.
• Ability to lead and offer guidance to others.
• Skills in conflict management.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to manage time appropriately.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in educational administration.
• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• High level of communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in organizational leadership and workforce development research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the daily management and operations of Career and Technology buildings.
• Effectively advocate for Career and Technology Education with stakeholders at the local, state and national level.
• Write and administer grants.
• Coordinate with Finance Department on budget development, monitoring, and reporting.
• Provide direct oversight to ensure compliance of the Title IV Financial Aid program at the Career and Technology Center.
• Assists in assignment of all staff members, including hiring of staff.
• Assumes responsibility for the supervision and evaluation of all employees assigned to the building
• Provides educational leadership in the development of Career and Technical Education programs and student services.
• Works with Regional Stakeholders to meet training needs.
• Promotes and supervises an effective instructional program that is consistent with the District’s curriculum.
• Monitors student achievement and works with the teacher to improve student performance.
• Develops and supervises adult programs and services in coordination with staff and other administrators.
• Provides leadership in program development, implementation, and evaluations.
• Administers the building budget, approves needed building supplies and materials in compliance with Federal and State regulations, policies and regulations of the school board.
• Submits required state and federal reports and applications for approval and reimbursement.
• Communicates with administrators, staff, and counselors to ensure proper pupil placement, follow-up activities, and discipline.
• Assumes responsibility for the security, safety of students and appearance of the physical plant.
• Conducts research to determine student interests, training needs, and employment opportunities.
• Assures that District, state, and federal guidelines used in providing services are followed.
• Represents the District in community activities as assigned.
• Determines building schedules, assigns all staff members and students within the building.
• Participates in district meetings and committee assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

General Information:

To apply for this position visit www.capetigers.com (Job Opportunities)

Application deadline:  Open until filled

Salary : $106,772 - $129,772