Career Technology Education Specialist- Campus High School

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Job Title: Career Technical Education Specialist

Supervisor: Building Principal

Evaluation Completed by: Supervisor or Designee

Salary Range: According to the USD 261 Negotiated Agreement

Job Summary:

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) specialist is responsible for formulating and administering a comprehensive program of Career and Technical Education. This includes working collaboratively with administrators- student service personnel- and CTE teachers to ensure the delivery of a high-quality CTE program and all grant requirements. The CTE coordinator is also expected to facilitate linkages with parents- business/industry- postsecondary institutions- and community organizations to support students’ transition to postsecondary education and employment.

The CTE specialist will provide leadership and support for the stakeholders in ensuring the appropriate CTE curriculum and instructional practices are occurring in all classrooms and assist the principal in administration and supervising the instructional programs. The specialist will meet with CTE teachers individually and in small groups- as well as local- regional- and statewide members of the public involved in CTE and professional learning communities- to support the implementation of CTE program requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum of five years of secondary teaching or counseling experience is required.
• Master’s degree in education from an accredited college or university preferred.
• A strong background in Career Technical Education.
• Knowledge of associated grants.
• Experience in curriculum development and implementation.
• A natural tendency to exhibit the district’s core values.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of services and Career Technical Education principles and processes.
• Must possess excellent assessment- data analysis- writing- interpersonal- and communication skills.
• Must possess the following skill-based competencies to satisfactorily perform the function of the position: analyzing- effective listening- facilitating meetings- guiding others- managing projects/programs- monitoring activities- planning- problem-solving- and supervision.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assist with and promote high-quality curriculum and instruction aligned with the Kansas CTE Curriculum Standards- including- but not limited to- helping to provide a coherent sequence of CTE courses that enable students to transition to postsecondary education programs that lead to a career pathway or attain employment upon graduation from high school.
2. Assists in providing students with high-quality career exploration and guidance.
3. Assists in providing students with support services- including counseling and leadership development.
4. Provides for system alignment- coherence- and articulation- including ongoing and structural reginal or local partnerships with postsecondary institutions- documented through formal written agreements.
5. Forms ongoing and structural industry and labor partnerships- documented through formal written agreements and participation on advisory committees.
6. Provides opportunities for students to participate in after-school- extended day- and out-of-school internships- competitions- and other work-based learning opportunities.
7. Reflects regional or local labor market demands and focuses on current or emerging high-skill- high-wage- or high-demand occupations.
8. Works to create industry-recognized credentials- certificates- and appropriate post-secondary education or employment pathways.
9. Assists in recruiting and retaining skilled staff and provides professional development opportunities for those teachers and faculty.
10. Responsible for the application and expenditure reporting requirements of all career technical grants- including the Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Grant (application- budget revisions- quarterly claims- expenditure reports).
11. Reports data- as a program participation requirement to allow for an evaluation of the program. Create plants to meet the data reporting requirements outlined as part of the grant criteria- including the following:
12. The number of students completing high school.
13. The number of students completing CTE coursework.
14. The number of students obtaining an industry-recognized credential- certificate license- or other measure of technical competence.
15. The number of former students employed and the types of businesses in which they are employed.
16. The number of former students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution- a state apprenticeship- or another form of job training.
17. Manage and provide data to KSDE.
18. Promotes with CTE programs through outreach- marketing- and communications.
19. Works with CTE teachers to form- maintain- and grow advisory groups.
20. Participates in or leads meetings- workshops- and seminars with CTE employees new to the district.
21. Assists staff in providing the best possible learning environment for all students.
22. Collaborates with others (ex.: teachers- counselors- administrators- students- parents- other district personnel- community organizations- etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
23. Maintains a variety of detailed records in a variety of written and electronic formats.
24. Must be able to meet and interact with employees and parents/guardians in routine situations requiring tact- discretion- and courtesy.
25. Maintains communication with KSDE curriculum representatives regarding standards- assessment practices- and state initiatives related to Career Technical Education.
26. Attend KSDE workshops as needed.
27. Maintain pathway applications and programs with up-to-date KSDE CTE competencies and requirements.
28. Participate in professional organizations- disseminate information to other professionals- and represent the district professionally and positively.
29. Analyze critical needs in assigned CTE areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
30. Promote and sustain CTSO programming.
31. Coordinates appropriate professional development to increase awareness and understanding of Pathways- WBL- and IPS.
32. Collaborate with other CTE specialists- coordinators- consortiums- and state directors.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced- high-intensive work environment.

Terms of Employment: Certified Position

Exemption Status: Exempt Employee

Employee Acknowledgement:

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Duties- responsibilities- and activities may change at any time- with or without notice.

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