Job Description

Description:
Director of Career Technical Education
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Mastera??s degree from an accredited college or university
2. Minimum of three (3) years of successful administrative experience (school or system level)
3. Certification in Educational Leadership, Administration, and/or Supervision.
4. Minimum of five (5) years of successful Career Technical Education classroom experience.
5. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
SUPERVISES: Career Technical Education Teachers and Staff
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
11. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
22. Advocates, supports, promotes, and communicates all aspects of the Tallapoosa County School System Career Technical Education programs, services, and initiatives.
33. Oversees all career technical education programs.
44. Assists in the assessment and evaluation of teachers and programs (e.g.Business Industry Certification, NCCER, NATEF, etc.).
55. Plans and manages Perkins Allocations and other related budgets.
66. Serves as a consultant to the professional staff and administrators on matters pertaining to CTE programs, career awareness programs, career readiness standards, and on the interpretation of laws affecting career technical education.
77. Assists in the recruitment and screening of CTE personnel.
88. Assists in preparing the annual CTE program application and all other required reports.
99. Provides support for all CTE teachers.
110. Coordinates, with the appropriate personnel, all CTE work-based learning experiences.
111. Collaborates with other Directors, Specialists, or leadership (Exceptional Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment and Accountability, etc.) to provide appropriate career readiness, career awareness, and work experience opportunities for all students and to assist the school system in meeting state targets for career ready graduates.
1Serves as liaison between the CTE programs and local workforce development agencies and representatives.
1 Conducts research on current CTE issues and best teaching practices to create professional development programs and experiences for CTE teachers, school counselors, and administrators; leads professional development sessions at school sites.
112. Serves as a resource to CTE teachers for locating and securing appropriate materials and equipment.
113. Assists in the CTE textbook or instructional resources adoption/selection process.
114. Serves as leader/facilitator for the school system CTE advisory committees.
115. Coordinates the purchasing, installation and maintenance procedures for all CTE equipment.
116. Maintains a current inventory of all CTE equipment according to EDGAR rules and guidelines.
17. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
218. Participates successfully in training programs, professional development, or other learning increase skill and proficiency related to job performance and leadership.
219. Serves on school/system committees as required.
220. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
221. Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
222. Maintains tools, equipment, and parts in good repair; efficiently uses time and system resources.
223. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
224. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
225. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Skills Required