Managing Director of Career and Technical Education (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Weslaco, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Managing Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) will serve to define the CTE program model IDEA Public Schools; lead the selection and implementation of the CTE pathways for IDEA Public Schools; ensure alignment to federal requirements for CTE; support with the implementation of Career & Technical Education Student Organizations; and support with the management of CTE funding. Working in a highly distributed charter environment, the Managing Director of CTE will develop programs of study that will be implemented at IDEA Public Schools in all states in operation and will manage a team of high-performing Instructional Design and Implementation Managers (IDIM) who develop CTE course curricula and an Assistant Director of CTE who oversees program operations.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability in secondary school instruction and leadership
Demonstrated ability as a school-level or district-level leader
Bachelor’s degree
Educator Certification
A minimum of three years teaching experience in a CTE course
A strong record of student achievement results as a teacher and/or school administrator
A strong record of results as a program designer or system-wide administrator
Knowledge of the elements and process of curriculum design and development
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse group of individuals across multiple regions
Exceptional organization and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree, or advanced degree, preferred

Responsibilities

Define and design the CTE program model for IDEA College Prep campuses across the network, in all states, so that leaders can articulate program rationale and strategically plan for student success
Provide guidance, coaching, and monitoring for schools to adhere to program-specific policies that align to federal CTE requirements
Lead the development, adoption, and implementation of curricula for the IDEA programs of study
Supervise the management of the CTE budget and expenditures with proper documentation
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure policy compliance, financial sustainability, facilities improvements and management, and master scheduling compliance.
Provide dotted line support to Texas Course Leaders and regional instructional leaders, sharing actionable insights and recommendations related to curriculum, instruction, and policy.
Lead cross-functional initiatives across Academic Services, HQ, and Regional teams to ensure coherence between curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning.
Design and facilitate professional development for instructional leaders focused on content/program- wide curriculum implementation, data analysis, and instructional leadership.
Support district-wide training initiatives to build awareness of academic programs, state requirements, and instructional best practices.
Coordinate logistics for professional development sessions, ensuring accessibility and alignment with IDEA’s training platforms.
Conduct campus observations and collaborate with school leaders to provide feedback on curriculum implementation and instructional practices.
Participate in strategic planning meetings and contribute to district-wide academic visioning and goal-setting .
Travel across regions to support site visits, workshops, and collaborative planning sessions.