What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career and Technical Education Systems Specialist - Cherry Creek Innovation Campus position at Cherry Creek Careers?
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Job Title: Career and Technical Education Systems Specialist |
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt |
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Classification Group: Staff Support |
Supervising Position: Director or designee |
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Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel |
Pay Range: Range 11 |
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Last Updated: 04/28/2026 |
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JOB SUMMARY: Provides technical, financial planning, budget analysis, expenditure management from various decentralized budgets, federal and state grant expenditure management, federal/state expense reporting, and compliance support for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Assists the CTE Administrator in ensuring legislative, regulatory, and program compliance related to state and federal CTE reporting, financial documentation, and program operations. Supports communication, training coordination, and system processes for instructors, administrators, and district staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
| Job Task Descriptions | Frequency | Percentage of Time | |
| 1. | Supports legislative compliance by translating regulatory requirements into effective procurement procedures and maintains financial documentation. Partners with procurement, accounting, and CTE programs districtwide to ensure industry-specific professional learning activities align with legislative and regulatory requirements for state and federal CTE Reporting. | Daily | 35% |
| 2. | Manages federal assets and provides federal regulatory guidance for inventory management. | Daily | 20% |
| 3. | Ensures program compliance by supporting CTE teachers with licensing requirements through Colorado Department of Education and Colorado Community College System. Partners with Human Resources and secondary buildings districtwide to monitor and support CTE licensing. | Daily | 10% |
| 4. | Supports program compliance by monitoring quality assurances and processing payroll related compensation. Responds to payroll-related inquiries from employees where appropriate. | Daily | 10% |
| 5. | Collect, analyze, and evaluate documentation for state and federal auditing. | Daily | 10% |
| 6. | Support the overall system, structures, and processes of CTE program management districtwide. | Monthly | 10% |
| 7. | Perform other related duties as assigned | Monthly | 5% |
| TOTAL | 100% |
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.
- Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
- Bachelor's degree
- Five (5) years of professional work experience in Accounting, Finance or Grant Management, or related field
- Intermediate knowledge of Colorado Career and Technical Education programs and requirements
- Intermediate presentation skills in a variety of settings and audiences
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Advanced organizational skills
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced interpersonal relations and teamwork skills
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Ability and willingness to become proficient in multiple digital platforms and information systems, including but not limited to Oracle, Schoology, PowerSchool, Salesforce, etc.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments effectively and efficiently
- Ability to use judgment and make sound decisions
- Ability to participate in ongoing staff development to enhance the knowledge base as a district staff developer, including active participation in district level initiatives
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
- Ability to promote and follow the Board of Education policies, District policies, and building and department procedures, protocols, and guidelines
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
- Primarily works indoors
- Typically a moderate noise level
- Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
- Frequent standing and walking
- Occasional bending and reaching
- Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
- Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision
- Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Eye/hand coordination
- May occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when traveling to various district sites
- Normal office environment
- Normal school district environment
- Willingness to flex work day and work outside of regular business hours as needed
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.
- Experience working in the public sector
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Experience with Salesforce or similar data systems
- Experience working with program approval assurances within approved CTE programs through the Colorado Community College System
- Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement