Senior Administrator - CTE
About The Position
The CTE Senior Administrator develops, implements, and coordinates curriculum, instructional materials, and professional development for Career and Technical Education (CTE) content areas in Agriculture, Technology Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. The role works with CTE Instructional Specialists to facilitate Professional Learning Communities and provide ongoing support for teachers. It also reviews and approves budget requests for related program areas. The position is based at Crossroads I in Cary, North Carolina, and is available for a hybrid telework workweek. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends. The role operates in a professional office environment, interacts at times with school system staff, students, and the public, and frequently requires driving. The effective date listed is October 2026.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited university.
- Five years of teaching, CTE support services, supervisory, or administrative experience within the preceding eight years, including at least two years in CTE programs.
- Must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License as Career and Technical Education Director (License Code 711).
- Must hold a current M-level license in a CTE program area or a current principal license/school administrator credential.
- Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to North Carolina requirements.
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
- Considerable knowledge of state and federal legislation governing CTE programming and accountability.
- Considerable knowledge of developing short-term and long-range goals to improve instruction system-wide.
- Considerable knowledge of effective classroom practices and ability to help school staff implement effective practices.
- Ability to interpret educational policies, procedures, and programs for varied audiences.
- Ability to develop and implement instructional policies and programs.
- Ability to analyze CTE and school performance data and collaborate with stakeholders on program improvement strategies.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing using varied communication techniques and tools.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff.
Nice To Haves
- District-level central services administrative experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee implementation of CTE programs in assigned content areas, including creating resources aligned with CTE standards and the WCPSS strategic plan.
- Develop, coordinate, and implement professional development for teachers and other school-based staff to support continuous improvement of CTE programs.
- Analyze data on CTE program effectiveness and create and implement system-wide performance improvement goals.
- Coordinate and monitor program-area budgets, including equipment needs, consumable supplies, and travel for student organizations and professional learning.
- Promote and maintain CTE partnerships with businesses, government agencies, individuals, and community groups.
- Represent the school district at local, state, and national conferences and on task forces and committees, as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
- Interpret North Carolina's CTE Plan, Department of Public Instruction guidelines, and district procedures for school personnel to support statutory compliance and efficient work.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Work with CTE Instructional Specialists to facilitate Professional Learning Communities and provide ongoing teacher support.
- Review and approve related program-area budget requests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
