Director, CTAE

Summary

Provides leadership and direction for the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of initiatives related to high school students’ preparation for college and careers. This will include increasing the relevance and rigor of career and technical curriculum and the various pathway offerings, engaging students in career related educational experiences such as Work Based Learning and internships and enhancing the relationship between the District and postsecondary and industry partners.

Essential Duties

• Guides curriculum development and implementation to ensure that programs/courses are aligned with District initiatives and meet state and, where possible, industry standards
• Oversees the various pathway clusters and related certification exams to ensure successful pathway completion
• Develops a comprehensive marketing plan to include, but not limited to, a course communication plan, recruitment of teachers, and notification of students
• Uses data to determine modifications which will enhance program offerings and opportunities for students to excel in the future
• Supports the Zone Superintendent in the implementation of the College and Career Academy
• Directs implementation of the Career Related Education/Work-based Learning program
• Provides supervision, support, and leadership development for department personnel
• Meets with post-secondary representatives to outline dual enrollment opportunities
• Facilitates advisory council and sub-committee meetings
• Maintains communication with all advisory council members and engages the council in the advisory role of program development and implementation Interfaces with state and federal counterparts
• Develops and maintains the budgets for various programs and grants with an understanding of program impacts on Capital Planning
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state grant guidelines and mandates
• Stays current in laws, requirements and national trends
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Teaching CertificationLeadership Certification strongly preferred

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of supervisory and/or administrative experience and 3 additional years of experience as a classroom teacher required; Experience in the administration and delivery of Career and Technical Education curriculum required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to develop and use online resources to support instruction
• Strong instructional technology skills, including productivity software and web-based resources
• Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively
• Ability to determine scope of work necessary to complete self-directed projects
• Understanding of class scheduling
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to effectively lead, organize, and direct the work of others
• Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex
• Ability to develop implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
• Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information
• Ability to collaborate with a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, motivate, and provide leadership which results in the best environment
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment