Director of Career Tech Institute

GEBERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

As chief executive officer of the Heights CareerTech Institute, the director is responsible for carrying out the policies of the board while administering the institute in the most efficient and effective manner possible. He/She is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight in the day-to-day operations, including budget management, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Additionally, he/she collaborates with faculty on curriculum development, fosters community partnerships, supports professional development and cultivates a supportive environment for staff and students.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

· Facilitate systematic partnerships between various educational institutions, agencies, and business and industry

· Create and foster a strategic vision for CTE pathways, including emerging industries, dual credit, certifications, and postsecondary alignment.

· Coordinate the continued development of instructional programs in all Career and Technology Education programs

· Lead the development, and revising of CTE curriculum documents based on systematic review and analysis of need

· Involve instructional staff in evaluating, selecting, or developing instructional materials to meet students' learning process

· Supervise and support the instructional and support staff with managing and implementing programs and campus service and support to meet student learning goals.

· Participate in the district improvement plan process to establish and review outcomes, strategies and activities supporting major classroom and instructional programs.

· Collaborate with staff and strategic community partners in the evaluation of CTE programming, student progress and the development of continuous improvement strategies.

· Stay abreast of current trends and innovations in order to upgrade programs and integrate acceptable trends into the curriculum.

· Develop and implement professional development programs for CTE instructors to keep them updated om current educational practices, regulatory changes and industry needs.

· Integrate innovative instructional practices and technology into CTE programming to ensure students are prepared for evolving workforce demands.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE:

· Foster collegiality and team-building among appropriate personnel, encouraging active involvement in decision-making.

· Exhibit honesty, integrity, dependability, competence, and a professional attitude in the performance of duties and responsibilities.

· Demonstrate and reinforce high expectations and strong commitment to success for all students in the learning community.

· Develop and model communication that establishes consistent, efficient and collaborative processes for the provision of guidelines, services, and support to students and staff.

· Exemplify effective problem-solving methods that are customer-service oriented.

· Display high visibility on campus to support, monitor, and observe programming delivery, instructional practices, and professional learning implementation.

· Exhibit flexibility in performance of assigned duties.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION IMPROVEMENT:

· Work collaboratively with others in developing and implementing student learning goals that support the mission of the school

· Assume leadership in the reorganization and restructuring of various aspects of school programs when needed.

· Coordinates the review and analysis of multiple sources and types of data to identify educator-learning needs for improved student performance related to the CTE programming.

· Recommends policies, guidelines, and practices to address challenges impeding the initiation, implementation, or institutionalization of system-wide improvement.

PERSONAL MANAGEMENT:

· Assume leadership in interviewing, recommending for hire, and orienting new staff members in the Heights CareerTech Institute

· Define and model expectations for staff performance.

· Encourage and facilitate the development of leadership among staff.

· Complete annual staff evaluations.

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT:

· Develop and monitor a budget for the Heights CareerTech Institute based upon program needs, estimated enrollment, projected staffing, and other fiscal considerations.

· Assist in the completion and administration of private, local, state and federal grants.

· Coordinate acquisition of resources, including materials and other resources that support the implementation of instructional priorities.

· Comply with all regulations and procedures regarding fiscal management.

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS:

· Promote a positive image of the Heights CareerTech Institute and maintain a positive working relationship with students, the community and local businesses..

· Articulate the Heights CareerTech Institute’s mission and goals to the community and local businesses.

· Encourage community and local business involvement. In program operations

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT:

· Maintain a network of professional colleagues, membership in professional associations, attendance at relevant conferences, and exposure to professional literature in the area of CTE.

· Establishe ongoing goals for CTE to remain current in innovative and effective practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Supervise and appraise the instructional and support staff of the Heights CareerTech Institute.

· Demonstrate skill in coaching and conflict resolution.

· Provides for two-way communication and meets regularly with leadership team and staff.

· Recognize and advance shared leadership by developing capacity for leading and learning

MISCELLANEOUS

· Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS

· A master’s or higher degree or the advanced occupational level of training;

· Verification of completion of three (3) years of teaching experience in career and technical education

· A valid professional certificate with certification in a nondegreed or degreed career and technical class coverage; and,

· Thirty (30) semester hours of graduate or upper-level credit in administration and supervision or certification in Educational Leadership

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

· Management experience in postsecondary education.

· Experience in developing, implementing, and managing Career Technical Education programs, or any educational program development and administration in postsecondary education.

· Experience with Career Technical Education programs.

· Experience working with K-12 administrators, faculty, staff, and students

· Demonstrated experience managing CTE or workforce development grants or projects and monitoring grant outcomes.

· Experience in marketing, public relations and outreach.

· Demonstrated successful experience linking CTE programs and services to workforce development needs of business and industry.

· Demonstrated successful experience using data, surveys, and student/community input to develop new and existing curriculum.

· Demonstrated successful experience acquiring program or institutional resources and facilitating partnership between local and regional business and industry groups and the school community.

· Effective writing, oral and research skills with experience in leading presentations and workshops.

· Experience in shared governance in an educational setting.

· High level of critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.

· High professional standards and strong interpersonal skills.

· Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity-minded manner.

· Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Terms of Employment:

· Competitive salary

· Comprehensive benefits package

· 20 days PTO

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience teaching in the field of Career-Technology?

License/Certification:

• teaching or administrative certificate? (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000