Senior Administrator for CTE - Computer Science, Business, Finance & Marketing

Wake County Public School System • Cary, NC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Administrator for CTE develops, implements, and coordinates curriculum, instructional materials, and professional development for Business, Finance, Marketing, and Computer Science career and technical education (CTE) areas. The role works with CTE Instructional Specialists to facilitate Professional Learning Communities and provide ongoing support for teachers. It also reviews and approves related program-area budget requests.

The position coordinates CTE program implementation and resources aligned with CTE standards and the Wake County Public Schools strategic plan; supports continuous improvement through professional development and analysis of program data; and coordinates budgets, equipment, supplies, and travel needs. The Senior Administrator builds community partnerships, represents the district at conferences and on committees, and helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

The role is based at Crossroads I in Cary, North Carolina. The position is available for a hybrid telework workweek and follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional evenings and weekends. It operates in a professional office environment with generally low-to-moderate noise and involves routine use of standard office equipment, contact with school staff, students, and the public, light physical work, and frequent driving.

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).
• Current M-level license in a CTE program area or a current principal license/school administrator credential.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license maintained 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.
• Knowledge of developing short-term and long-range goals for improving instruction system-wide.
• Knowledge of effective classroom practices and ability to help school staff implement them.
• 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 district’s 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 appropriate task forces and committees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
• Interpret North Carolina’s CTE Plan, Department of Public Instruction guidelines, and school district procedures for school personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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