Director/Principal of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department

Position Details Job Goal: Be the ISD leader in CTE programming, bringing local, state, and national career training to the C.O.O.R. ISD districts. This includes developing high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand programming to meet the changing demands of the industry and labor market. Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher. (Vocational Education and/or Educational Leadership preferred.) Eligible for MDE Office of CTE approval as a Vocational Administrator and appropriate certification as a Michigan administrator. Minimum of three years of experience as a teacher, consultant, and/or administrator in CTE programs preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication skills. Evidence of working in collaborative partnerships with business, labor, higher education, and other agencies. Demonstrated ability in administration, budget management, curriculum development, grant preparation, and school improvement activities. Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Career Technical Education endorsement preferred. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable. Terms of Employment: Full-time. Up to 260-day contract. Salary will be established by the Board of Education. Reports To: ISD SuperintendentSupervises: Career & Technical Education Program Certified and Support StaffEvaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated annually as required by lawResponsibilities: Thoroughly understand all laws, rules, regulations, and policies pertinent to Career Technical Education and Early Middle College programs. Interpret such information for the Board, administration, staff, and local school districts.Serve as a member in various community organizations to promote CTE and the Early Middle College and to explore future partnerships. Participate in efforts to bring closer business/ industry/ labor/ education/ government cooperation.Provide leadership for the promotion, organization, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of C.O.O.R. Intermediate School District Career Technical Education and Early Middle College programs.Assume responsibility for collecting, reviewing, and submitting all forms and reports relative to CTEIS and appropriate state agencies.Hire, develop, supervise, and evaluate CTE and Early Middle College staff according to Board policy and state law.Monitor student educational and behavioral needs and intervene to maximize learning.Potentially perform CTE teaching or subbing responsibilities.Establish advisory committees for all CTE programs.Arrange and direct meetings for CTE staff and advisory committees.Work with the Business Manager to develop and effectively manage annual budgets and grants.Continue active involvement in the C.O.O.R. administrative team.Maintain an active role in local, regional, and state committees and professional organizations related to Career Technical Education and Early Middle College programs.Attend Workforce Development Board (WDB) meetings in both Region 7B and Northeast Michigan Consortium as applicable.Maintain membership in Educational Advisory Groups (EAG) for both Region 7B and Northeast Michigan Consortium.Work collaboratively with local schools, business, and industry partners, and other organizations to sustain a Career Preparation System (currently Xello) for all C.O.O.R. area schools.Design and implement a public relations plan to increase community awareness of CTE/EMC programs and services.Attend meetings of the Board of Education and provide information to the Board on matters associated with Career Technical Education and Early Middle College programs.Assist local schools with current and future CTE programs and services.Establish and maintain postsecondary agreements. Research and develop supplemental funding sources for CTE and Early Middle College programming. Utilize knowledge of common safety hazards and necessary safety precautions for self and others to establish a safe work environment. Applies and manages the safety standards of C.O.O.R. ISD. Uses safety principles to protect the health and safety of self, students, and co-workers.Perform other tasks as the superintendent of the C.O.O.R. Intermediate School District may assign. In the performance of essential job functions of this position, the individual may: Occasionally be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.Occasionally come in contact with unruly students and/or adults. Application: Include letters of recommendation and references with your resume. Deadline: May 15, 2024