Executive Director Of College, Career, Military Readiness (Ccmr)

Ector County Independent School District•Odessa, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Career and Technical Education department by providing executive leadership for career and technical pathways for ECISD and improving overall student outcomes. This includes evaluating teachers through the TTESS process at Frost Tech, and the Ag Farm, coordinating with guidance and counseling to assist in the four-year graduation planning process and working on district-wide initiatives focused on student achievements. The Executive Director leads the CCMR team to provide robust support of special student populations through teacher training and student performance data analysis; assisting with the implementation of CCMR polices throughout the school district. The Executive Director works to enhance the overall effectiveness of instructional quality through the coordination and implementation of targeted professional development, coordinate and enrollment for CTE dual credit, including the registration process, verification of eligibility and implementation of dual credit parent nights. The position requires knowledge of grants, including Perkins, Jobs and Education for Texans grant (JET) by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), and other grants through TEA or other partnership In addition, the role leads the development of the Career Technical Education Bond Process.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from accredited university.
TEA Administrator Certification.
Professional experience related to Career and Technical Education programs.
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong knowledge of budget process and management of CTE funds
Manage all CTE grants, to include Perkins
Collaboration skills to work with Curriculum & Instruction, Guidance and Counseling, State and Federal Programs, Finance, Special Services, Bilingual/ESL
Manage personnel in Administration and on campuses
Manage and lead professional learning opportunities
Implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret College, Career and Military Readiness expectations, Reporting & tracking
Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience.
Administrator Experience MS – High School (required)
Knowledge of and success in implementation of current Career and Technical Education instructional practices and assessments.

Responsibilities

Lead/Direct CTE dual credit enrollment for all high school students district-wise, including OCTECHS (i.e., shepherd students through the registration process, assess eligibility, coordinate TSI testing when applicable, implement parent nights for dual academies, collaborate with CTE Counselors and district and campus-based administrators regarding dual enrollment).
Lead/Coordinate district-wide four-year planning activities with all Middle School academic counselors and campus administrators to ensure that each student throughout the school district creates thoughtful and accurate plans.
Serve as liaison for the special education and bilingual-ESL departments in providing CCMR guidance
Lead and promote public relations as it pertains to career and technical education, both internally and externally.
Lead recruitment for all CCMR programs district-wide.
Lead and sign off on course guide revisions by coordinating CTE efforts with the Department of Guidance and Counseling and the District PEIMS office to insure alignment.
Coordinate and/or conduct Professional Development on CCMR for teachers, counselors and special population teachers.
Stay informed of college requirements, financial assistance, and scholarship opportunities for higher education.
Conduct TTESS observations of CTE staff, as required.
Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, principals and teachers.
Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents and community members.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job related skills.
Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Attend and participate in Academics & Accountability cabinet meetings, faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required and communicate necessary information to CTE team
Collaborate with executive director of Accountability and School Improvement regarding elements of A-F Accountability relevant to CCMR, CTE, dual credit, graduation rate, Post Secondary Success and readiness, etc.
Maintain positive interaction with students, staff, fellow employees, parents, and community members.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer
Successfully manage and administer the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education (CTE) grant, including a thorough understanding of current guidelines, developing and submitting the annual Perkins application, and leading the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) process biennially.
Oversee and manage all program aspects of CTE bond-related projects, including but not limited to the development and implementation of the new ECISD CTE Center and High School of Choice, as well as the new Agricultural Facility project, ensuring alignment with district goals and timelines.
Lead and champion initiatives to improve College, and Military Readiness (CCMR) indicators,
Successfully implement and manage the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program across all CCMR program areas, ensuring equitable distribution and alignment with program goals.
Develop and implement a comprehensive career placement initiative for ECISD graduating students, facilitating their transition into the workforce within their respective CTE program of study or a related career field.
Provide comprehensive administrative oversight for over 30 CTE programs of study, serving students across multiple satellite CTE campuses, including Frost, Sewell, the Ag Farm, CTE @ NTO, and the Dual Credit Academics at Odessa College.
Provide comprehensive programmatic support for 30 distinct CTE programs of study, serving over 8,800 unduplicated CTE students across both high school and middle school levels.
Cultivate and strengthen community partnerships by facilitating connections between the district, students, Odessa College post-secondary programs, and workforce opportunities through the Permian Basin Workforce Development Board.
Implement the AVID WICOR instructional framework to ensure consistent, high-quality Tier 1 instruction across all classrooms.
Utilize Edu-Hub and district-adopted HQIM to ensure aligned, accessible curriculum resources and reduce redundancy across campuses.
Ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment systems (YAGs, unit overviews, and common assessments) to district expectations.
Engage in Strategic PLCs to drive data-to-action cycles, using student performance and instructional evidence to inform decisions.
Support MTSS frameworks by ensuring timely, targeted interventions aligned to student needs and performance data.
Participate in Data Tours and instructional walkthroughs to gather evidence and translate findings into actionable next steps.
Collaborate across departments and campuses to ensure coherence of systems, resources, and supports aligned to district priorities.
Support consistent implementation of district initiatives to strengthen system-wide effectiveness and student outcomes.
Other duties as assigned in alignment with district and Academics and Accountability priorities.
Assist and support teachers in the delivery of a strongly aligned district curriculum to target at special population students.
Analyze special population student achievement data, in partnership with Career and Technical Education instructors, to insure successful learning outcomes.
Establish and maintain open lines of communication with CCMR instructors, campus administrators, and community advisory committees.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with the 504, Special Education, and Bilingual/ESL offices.
Monitor, report, and track the progress of special population students.
Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Work with CCMR and special education teachers to modify curricula, as needed, for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP) and/or 504 plans.
Model the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.
Participate in district trainings along with study groups emphasizing curriculum standards and assessment issues.
Be a positive role model for faculty and staff; support the mission of the school district.
Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other supplemental instructional materials for special population students.
Administer the CCMR budgets and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions.
Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
Assist with recruitment, selection, and training of personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Assist with the implementation of the designated teacher appraisal system.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff