Career and Technical Education Coordinator

Position Hours: Full-time extended workdays, occasional Saturdays, and frequent travel

Length of Term/Employment: 223 workdays / At-Will

Reports to: CCMR Director

Position Mission

Under the direction of the Director of College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR), this position strategically coordinates, monitors, and facilitates a quality CTE program aligned with district goals, long-range CTE plans, and comprehensive local needs assessments. The Coordinator provides district-level instructional leadership, supports the implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), and facilitates work-based learning, curriculum frameworks, and industry-based certifications while analyzing data to support special student populations.

Position Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from Accredited University (Master's Preferred)
• Certification in school administration (Preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of CTE classroom teaching experience
• Valid Texas CTE teaching certificate
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Working knowledge of federal and state code governing career and technical education

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership in supporting instructional and campus-level initiatives.
• Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures effectively.
• Working understanding of the Texas Accountability System and CTE indicators.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders (staff, students, parents, and community partners).

Program Development & Evaluation

• Assist the CCMR Director in planning and developing responsive CTE programs that meet Perkins V requirements for high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations.
• Evaluate student achievement data and program findings systematically to gauge effectiveness and inform instructional improvements.
• Engage with district departments, campus personnel, business/industry, and higher education partners to create robust CTE Programs of Study.
• Assist campuses in the creation and implementation of Master Schedules to optimize CTE instructional programs.
• Collaborate with the Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) team to ensure continuous curriculum renewal responsive to student needs.
• Provide professional development to administration on collecting and evaluating CTE performance data to close achievement gaps.

Certifications & Academic Pathways

• Establish and ensure adherence to student admission and testing criteria for all CTE licenses and certification programs.
• Assist teachers and administrators with integrating industry-based certification (IBC) requirements into the curriculum.
• Track IBC data tied to state accountability and CCMR outcome bonuses.
• Oversee Dual Credit enrollment and registration for P-TECH and other WECM-related opportunities.
• Act as the primary liaison for P-TECH campuses to ensure compliance with state and local program initiatives.

Student Support & Educational Placement

• Monitor student selection and placement in CTE programs to ensure progress toward "Completer" status.
• Support CCMR Advisors in developing career pathways, coherent course sequencing, and four-year plans.
• Identify local job opportunities and assist with post-secondary placement for students.
• Provide career exploration resources, college information, and scholarship data to HS Advisors and MS Counselors.
• Support campuses in coordinating student experiences such as career days, field trips, course fairs, and guest speaker events.

Communication & Community Engagement

• Articulate the district's CTE mission to the community to solicit support and encourage parent/community involvement.
• Recruit local employers and businesses to provide work-based learning experiences for students.
• Collaborate with campus administration on CTE Advisory Council initiatives.
• Maintain active partnerships with post-secondary schools and community career agencies.

Policy, Compliance & Reporting

• Audit and approve work-based training sites and program plans to ensure legal compliance and proper documentation.
• Ensure accurate PEIMS coding for all CTE reports, including attendance, enrollment, staff assignments, and IBCs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Professional Growth and Development: 

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Actively develops others towards goals through the use of timely and constructive feedback, targeted professional learning, personalized coaching, and recognition of accomplishments and strengths. 
• Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities to expand personal knowledge of best college, career, & military readiness practices and pedagogy, aligned with the district's CCMR vision.

Charter & Community Responsibilities: 

• Convey the charter's mission to the public and encourage support in accomplishing the mission. 
• Illustrate understanding of Charter and community needs and begin activities to meet those needs. 
• Demonstrate use of productive and efficient skills to raise community and parent involvement. 
• Actively participate in student recruitment efforts.

Charter Atmosphere: 

• Encourage a constructive, thoughtful climate for learning. 
• Promote fairness of students and staff from all cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate with students and staff in an effective manner that promotes and sustains the Jubilee culture. 

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  • Maintain emotional control under stress. 
  • Frequent and prolonged standing. 
  • Stooping, bending, pulling and pushing required. 
  • Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other  classroom equipment and supplies.
• Other: 
  • Adhere to the staff dress code. 
  • Maintains a good working relationship with Jubilee Academies' staff 
  • Compile, maintain, and fill all reports, records, and other documents  required. 
  • Actively stays abreast of new developments in education.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be  assigned or skills that may be required.