Director of Career & Technical Education

Job Description of the Director of Career & Technical Education

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools 

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent

Supervises:  May coordinate and direct the activities of CTE teachers supporting principals

Purpose: To provide leadership for development and implementation of career and technical education programs

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the local planning for Career and Technical Education (CTE) in relation to the total school curriculum and maintain the CTE Planning and Performance Management System
• Monitor state and federal CTE compliance
• Develop and oversee CTE budgets including processing purchase orders for CTE equipment and supplies
• Plan, develop, direct, monitor, and maintain the CTE budges in accordance with established policies
• Provide leadership for effective delivery of appropriate CTE programs in grades 6-12
• Provide recommendations for CTE courses to be initiated, expanded, or eliminated
• Prepare and oversee all CTE testing in secondary schools
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to prepare reports for local, state, and federal agencies
• Provide leadership for data collection and dissemination 
• Provide appropriate opportunities for staff development for CTE teachers and coordinators
• Coordinate hiring activities for CTE staffing; working with principals
• Identify qualifications needed by CTE staff and verify eligibility for licensure
• Provide leadership for development and implementation of career academies
• Coordinate the Business Advisory Council and Volunteer Recognitions
• Serve as liaison with College of the Albemarle to develop and implement articulated curriculum for high school students. 
• Coordinate services provided to students through Workforce Investment Act funding
• Provide robust internship opportunities for students
• Develop and implement grant funding as appropriate
• Serve on committees as directed by superintendent/assistant superintendent

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Knowledge and skills in administration of CTE curriculum
• Knowledge and skills in verbal and written communication
• Knowledge and skills in leadership
• Knowledge and skills in application of technology

Training and Experience: 

• Licensure and experience as CTE Director/Curriculum Specialist - preferred
• Licensure and teaching experience in CTE program area or ability to become licensed

Salary: State Salary Schedule plus local supplement 

Disclaimer:  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job/position.