Job Title: Director of Career and Technology Education Exemption Status/Test: Exempt Reports to: Chief Academic Officer Date Revised: January 8, 2024 Dept./School: Special Programs

Primary Purpose: Direct and manage district career and technology education program and facilities to meet studentneeds. Serve as instructional leader in development and improvement of instructional programs incareer and technology education.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• Masters degree
• Valid Texas Teachers Certificate
• Valid Texas Administrator Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of federal and state code governing career and technology education
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to coordinate district function
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Three years of teaching experience
• Three years of experience in instructional leadership at campus or district level

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management

1. Oversee the development of innovative career and technology instructional programs and ensure that curricular documents, instructional support materials, student assessment instruments, and admission criteria are in place for each program. Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
2. Identify and define local job opportunities for students. Recruit employers to hire students and work with the district to make opportunities for experience learning available.
3. Assume responsibility for career and technology education facilities and ensure that equipment and materials are available and in optimal operating condition.
4. Provide all campuses with career exploration and awareness resources and testing materials.
5. Evaluate the career and technology program effectiveness based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed.
6. Ensure that student progress is evaluated and that findings are used to make career and technology program more effective.

Student Management

7. Implement district student-management policies and ensure enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
8. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents, students, and teachers.

Policy, Reports, and Law

9. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Recommend sound policies to improve career and technology education.
10. Compile, maintain, file, and present reports, records, and other documents required.
11. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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