What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Academic Pathways and Programs position at Stafford County Public Schools?
Job Information
| Job Title: | Director of Academic Pathways and Programs |
| Department: | Academic Programs |
| Reports To: | Chief Academic Officer |
| FLSA Status: | Exempt |
| Work Calendar: | All 12 Month Staff |
| Salary Scale: | Administrative Salary Scale |
Job Summary and Purpose
- This position leads the efforts of Stafford County Public Schools (Stafford Schools) to design and implement high quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, design and implement specialty centers and pathways, and integrate workforce readiness skills across all grades and academic programs. The Director works closely with school leadership to provide coordinated support based on each school’s specialty center and student population course needs and is responsible for management of the Perkins Grant for Stafford Schools. The Director leads the development and implementation of local and state budgets which also include other state grants supporting CTE opportunities for all students. The Director collaborates with business and community partners, and supervises the work of staff managing CTE programs and credentialing, DE/AP/IB and specialty center programs and credentialing, work-based learning experiences, and students participating in those programs.
- The successful candidate will bring expertise in CTE programs, a track record of success, leading programs that prepare students for postsecondary success and supporting educators to do the same, strong interpersonal skills to work with numerous internal and external stakeholders, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Work Objectives/Essential Functions
- Lead strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of CTE and other workforce preparedness academic programs and curricula.
- Lead strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of academic pathways, programs, specialty center, dual enrollment, IB and AP academic programs and curricula.
- Support school leadership teams to incorporate CTE and workforce preparedness into school improvement plans.
- Collaborate with Human Resources and Talent Development to identify professional learning needs for CTE, DE, AP, and IB instructors and support discipline-specific development opportunities to address those needs.
- Promote integration of workforce preparedness programming across content areas through collaboration within the Department of Academic Programs.
- Support professional learning for school leadership to improve site-based monitoring of Specialty Center, CTE, DE, IB, and AP program effectiveness.
- Lead the implementation of new and existing secondary program pathway offerings and specialty centers.
- Collaborate with business partners and community advisory groups to inform CTE and other program offerings.
- Contribute to division- and school-level decisions on changes to course offerings.
- Collaborate with the Office of Student Services to ensure programs are accessible to students with special needs.
- Manage the Stafford Schools Perkins Grant, including implementation and evaluation of funded activities and compliance with program requirements.
- Work with the Department of Research, Evaluation, and Strategic Improvement to identify and pursue competitive grant opportunities for CTE and workforce preparedness aligned to the division’s strategic plan.
- Supervise collaboration with the Office of Communications to build strong relationships with employers and business partners to expand opportunities for students to participate in work-based learning.
- Represent Stafford Schools, as appropriate, in regional, state, and/or national CTE conferences and associations to expand the division’s profile on CTE.
Education and Experience
| Education Attainment (Required): | Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education |
| Education Attainment (Preferred): | Concentration in an aligned field (including CTE content areas, educational leadership, or business administration) strongly preferred. |
| Relevant Experience (Required): | Five (5) or more years as an instructor of career and technical education in either K-12 schools or higher education, with progressive responsibility for leading or coordinating the work of other instructors |
| Relevant Experience (Preferred): | Experience managing federal and state grants strongly preferred. |
| Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required): | N/A |
| Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred): | N/A |
Required Licensures and Certifications
- Postgraduate Professional License issued by the Virginia Department of Education, or eligibility for the same, required; endorsements in any Career and Technical Education discipline.
- Administration and Supervision Endorsement (strongly preferred)
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Effective practices in K-12 CTE programming, including elements included in the Profile of a Virginia Graduate
- Knowledge of current research and promising practices for work-based learning and other workforce preparedness learning opportunities for students
- Knowledge and understanding of DE, AP, IB and Specialty Center programming
- Understanding of regulatory requirements for CTE programs, including but not limited to program approval and/or industry certification
- Ability to analyze data as required for assessing program success
- Develop and deliver public presentations to diverse audiences, including elected officials
- Build and grow partnerships with private businesses and other community organizations as partners in education
- Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
- Organize and perform work independently
- Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
- Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work
Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees
- Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
- Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
- Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
- Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
- Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
- Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
- Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.
Weight Demands
| Weight Demands | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifting – 1–25 lbs | X | ||
| Lifting – 26–50 lbs | X | ||
| Lifting – 50 lbs | X | ||
| Carrying – 1–25 lbs | X | ||
| Carrying – 26–50 lbs | X | ||
| Carrying – 50 lbs | X | ||
| Pushing/Pulling – 1–25 lbs | X | ||
| Pushing/Pulling – 26–50 lbs | X | ||
| Pushing/Pulling – 50 lbs | X |
Physical Demands
| Physical Demands | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing | X | ||
| Sitting | X | ||
| Walking | X | ||
| Reaching | X | ||
| Turning/Twisting | X | ||
| Balancing/Climbing | X | ||
| Stooping/Kneeling | X | ||
| Crouching/Crawling | X |
Classification Details (Completed by Human Resources)
| Job Family: | DIRECTOR |
| Calendar: | ALL 12 MONTH STAFF |
| Pay Structure: | ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCALE |
| Position: | 902020000 |
| FLSA Status: | EXEMPT |
| Job Grade: | A04 |
| Job Code: | 0004 |
| Status: | ACTIVE |
This description is intended to describe the general nature, essential functions, and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks, the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.
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