Director Of Career And Technical Education

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE: Director of Career and Technical Education (.2)

Chimacum School District

School Year: 2024-25

Reports to: CJSHS Principal

Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented

FTE: .2

Start Date: July 1, 2024

Wage Range (Salaries are stated as an estimate only. Actual salary is confirmed only upon hire/job offer.)

$18,666 - $19,080

Note: Employees are paid the last working day of each month.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a collaborative and innovative leader, the Director of Career and Technical Education is a key member of the District Leadership Team and is responsible for the support of CTE programs in the School District. The CTE director works closely with the principal, teaching staff, and central office to develop and oversee CTE programs across the district. The Director also supports the building principal and department with budget information, oversees grant applications, and fulfills paperwork requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with District Leadership and Staff to ensure strategic CTE program plan and communicate plan with community;

• Administer all phases of the district's CTE program;

• Oversee the development and enhancement of CTE pathways, curriculum, and assessments to maximize local and regional workforce relevancy;

• Develop, implement, and monitor program budgets and staffing in cooperation with district-level administrators, building administrators, and CTE staff;

• Actively seek funding opportunities to enhance CTE programs;

• Ensure District CTE programs, courses, and frameworks align with the WA CTE Program Standards;

• Assist in the recruitment of CTE staff and coordinate certification compliance of all CTE instructors.

• Plan and lead CTE staff development;

• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with local businesses and community organizations;

• Maintain an effective working relationship with regional CTE groups and WACTA;

• Collaborate with local districts to ensure effective operation of the general advisory committee and program-specific advisory committees representing all CTE program areas;

• Maintain and enhance effective working relationships between CTE and basic education staff;

• Facilitate course articulations and collaboration with higher education and state agencies to align programs with workforce needs;

• Coordinate and facilitate CTSO competitions hosted by district schools;

• Prepare state reports, grants, and complete end-of-year reporting as it relates to CTE, professional development, and assessment program requirements;

• Collaborate with the superintendent's office to provide support to administrative assistants and administrators regarding CTE procedures. Monitor CTE programs to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and application deadlines;

• Interpret rules, regulations, and laws for applicability to school district CTE programs; assist in drafting policy and procedures to ensure conformity with these requirements. Conduct research to recommend new programs or program improvement; Maintain, and enhance professional knowledge through partnerships with local and state agencies, associations, and district committees;

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Current knowledge of state learning requirements, Perkins and State Appropriations criteria, teacher certification requirements, career and technical education program standards, CTE Dual Credit articulations, and Skills Center Programs.

• Collaboration- Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes appropriate feedback; contributes to building a district culture; puts success of the district above own interests;

• Planning/Organizing

• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources;

• Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer operating systems;

• Customer Service

• Maintains professional and friendly demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student, and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; ensures building and program staff understand their CTE budgets and assists them;

• Interpersonal Skills

• Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment;

• Oral and Written Communication

• Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; reads and comprehends written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively; presents the state of the budget to the board in person;

• Professionalism

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; meets deadlines;

• Quality

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality;

• Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly;

• Attendance/Punctuality

• Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time;

• Dependability

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; is transparent with budget and other information; meets commitments; follows policies and procedures; meets deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Masters desired);

• Previous successful experience in Career and Technical Education preferred;

• Three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The environmental factors described here are representative of those that may be present in the workplace while the employee performs the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting, some walking, and standing. Substantial telephone and in-person contact and requires the ability to communicate effectively.

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions requires the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking and 15% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, a generally hazard free environment, and in varying atmospheric conditions. Work environments during outreach events may include businesses, school districts, and industry worksites.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Valid Washington State Teachers Certificate

• Valid Washington Administrators Certificate (preferred)

• CTE Director Certification

• CTE Worksite Learning Endorsement

• Valid Washington State Driver's License required (must be able to fulfill all traveling requirements of this position, including possessing and maintaining a valid license and automobile insurance, when using a personal vehicle for District business).

• First Aid and CPR Certification may be required after hiring.

Clearances:

• Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background clearance

Other Requirements:

• Completed online application (with supporting documents)

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

Questions on completing applications?

Please contact:

Upuli Murray, Executive Assistant

upuli_murray@csd49.org

(360) 302-5891

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The district reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the district desires. This job description is illustrative and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The job requirements are subject to change within the district's sole discretion to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Chimacum School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator: Stephanie McCleary

stephanie_mccleary@csd49.org

PO Box 278, Chimacum, WA 98325-0278

360.302.5894

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Sarah Walker

sarah_walker@csd49.org

PO Box 278, Chimacum, WA 98325-0278

360.302.5823

Chimacum School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. Contact Sarah Walker at (360) 302-5823 for information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs.

NOTE: All new employees are required to undergo a criminal history check via fingerprint cards with the Washington State Patrol and FBI. Employment is conditional pending a satisfactory background check.

Chimacum School District is a smoke and drug free workplace which includes nicotine delivering devices.

NOTE: All new employees are required to undergo a criminal history check via fingerprint cards with the Washington State Patrol and FBI. Employment is conditional pending a satisfactory background check.

Chimacum School District is a smoke and drug free workplace which includes nicotine delivering devices.

OUR PURPOSE

To be a caring community for courageous learners

OUR PROMISE

Every student is known by name, strength, and need, and aspires to learn, dream, and become

About Chimacum Schools

Surrounded by farms and forests at the base of the Olympic Mountains and the edge of the Salish Sea, Chimacum Schools are the heart center of a proud and vibrant rural community. We offer a deeply rewarding work environment with dedicated colleagues, enriching professional development, community partnerships, and regionally competitive compensation.

Chimacum provides PreK-12 students engaging place-based and hands-on learning, opportunities for accelerated learning like College in the High School coursework, locally produced school lunches, and an invitation to educational innovation and support, among other amazing professional opportunities.

The Chimacum Promise to our community is Every student is known by name, strength, and need, and aspires to learn, dream, and become. We are deeply dedicated to authentic collaborative practices and not fads to meet our students' needs in the classroom setting, regardless of their academic, social, or behavioral differences.