Director - Career & Technology (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Donna Independent School District (TX)•Donna, TX

39d

About The Position

Direct and manage district career and technology education program and facilities to meet student needs. Serve as instructional leader in development and improvement of instructional programs in career and technology education. Provide guidance on State and Federal Accountability Standards.

Requirements

Master's degree
Standard Principal Certification
Three years of successful teacher
Three years of leadership experience
Certified T-TESS Appraiser
Working knowledge of federal and state code governing career and technology education
Strong understanding of State Accountability and CCMR Standards
Strong understanding of Federal, State, and Grant Funding Sources
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to coordinate district function
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fundamentals of algebra and geometry.
Working knowledge of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Vocational education certification, preferred
Three years of successful career and technology teaching experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis, and that findings are used to make career and technology programs more effective.
Facilitate planning and application of technologies in career and technology education program.
Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support subordinates in accomplishing goals.
Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge program effectiveness.
Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
Provide career exploration and awareness resources and testing materials to all campuses.
Serve on state and local committees including Tech-Prep and School-to-Work committees.
Establish student admission criteria for each career and technology program.
Identify and define local job opportunities for students.
Assume responsibility for career and technology education facilities and coordinate needed repairs and maintenance.
Implement district student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to career and technology programs and ensure enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Recommend sound policies directed to improve program.
Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of career and technology education.
Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents required.
Administer the career and technology budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed prudently.
Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the disposal and replacement of equipment when necessary.
Approve and forward purchase orders for department to accounting department.
Complete the Title I, Part C Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Grant Application
Complete the Carl D. Perkins Compliance Report
Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions of career and technology department.
Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure operation of career and technology education department.
Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
Participate in recruitment, selection, and training of personnel. Make sound recommendations about personnel placement, transfer, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Assist students, parents, and teachers with career, college, and scholarship information.
Recruit employers and businesses to provide learning experience to students and provide assistance as necessary.
Articulate the district's mission and goals in career and technology education to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in meetings and special events as assigned.
Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Meet all deadlines Federal, State and/or Local