Director Of Career And Technical Education

Lubbock-Cooper ISD • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Career and Technical Education directs and manages district career and technical education programs and facilities to meet student needs. The role serves as an instructional leader in developing and improving career and technology education programs. It reports to the Executive Director of Assessment and Accountability and is part of the Curriculum and Instruction department.

The director oversees curriculum, instructional resources, assessment, student career opportunities, and program effectiveness. The role also manages facilities, budgets, inventory, personnel, and required policies and reports; supports communication with students, parents, teachers, employers, and the community; and supervises career and technology instructional staff, aides, and support staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree with emphasis in education or career and technology.
• Working knowledge of federal and state code governing career and technology education.
• Ability to manage budgets and personnel.
• Ability to coordinate district functions.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Five years of career and technology teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of innovative career and technical instructional programs and ensure each program has curricular documents, instructional support materials, student assessment instruments, and admission criteria.
• Ensure continuous curriculum renewal that responds to student needs.
• Identify local job opportunities for students, recruit employers to hire students, and work with the district to provide experiential learning opportunities.
• Manage career and technology education facilities and ensure equipment and materials are available and in optimal operating condition.
• Provide campuses with career exploration and awareness resources and testing materials.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using evaluative findings, including student achievement data, and recommend changes as needed.
• Ensure student progress is evaluated and use findings to improve programs.
• Implement district student-management policies and enforce the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Maintain open communication with parents, students, and teachers.
• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy; recommend sound policies to improve career and technology education.
• Compile, maintain, file, and present required reports, records, and other documents.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Develop and administer a budget based on documented needs, promote cost-effective operations, and manage funds wisely.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend disposal or replacement when necessary.
• Approve and forward department purchase orders to the accounting department.
• Prepare, review, and revise career and technical department job descriptions.
• Develop training options and improvement plans to support effective department operations.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff, and make recommendations regarding assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Assist students, parents, and teachers with career, college, and scholarship information.
• Encourage community and parent involvement using appropriate and effective techniques.
• Supervise, evaluate, and recommend hiring and firing of career and technology instructional staff, aides, and support staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director