Director Of Heights Career Technical Planning District

Heights Career Technical Planning District

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, Maple Heights School District, Shaker Heights School District, Warrensville Heights School District,

JOB TITLE: Director of Heights CTPD

REPORTS TO: Superintendent CH-UH, Heights CTPD Superintendent Committee

JOB OBJECTIVE: Lead the Career Tech Planning District for the Heights CTPD which includes Cleveland Heights-University Heights, Warrensville Heights, Maple Heights, and Shaker Heights.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

I. Demonstrates vision-driven leadership of the Heights CTPD

Leads the implementation of career and technical programs across the four school districts.

Ensures the Heights CTPD is driven by a clear mission, vision and strategic efforts that lead to positive outcomes and opportunities for Heights CTPD students.

Stays on the cutting edge of trends and opportunities in career technical education in order to enhance the experiences and opportunities of students in the CTPD.

Builds internal/external partnerships with the business community and higher education partners that support the Heights CTPD goals and enhances student learning.

Regularly updates CTPD Superintendents in key areas needed to support strong implementation of career education aligned to the vision and mission of the CTPD across the four districts.

Leads the development and implementation of the CLNA ( comprehensive local needs assessment) to guide the Heights CTPD.

Leads CTPD continuous improvement through the analysis of individual pathway performance metrics and job market trends.

II. Directs Implementation of Career - Technical Education in the CTPD

Ensures that quality CTPD courses are offered to students to provide them with high quality career education aligned to receiving industry credentials and college credit.

Provides educational direction, support and supervision to the certified and classified staff assigned to career-technical programs in collaboration with administrative leadership at each school site.

Provides oversight to the collection of post-graduation data from students for the purposes of pathway feedback and Department of Education and Workforce compliance.

Facilitates the development of curriculum guides and courses of study to support alignment of the CTPD classes to industry standards.

Manages the planning process to select instructional materials and equipment.

Oversees program scheduling activities including the development, printing, and distribution of course information/registration materials. Oversees enrollment and withdrawal procedures.

Promotes the continuity of the instructional program by monitoring education laws, rules, and regulations and staying current with state academic content standards, benchmarks, and indicators.

Oversees student testing programs and implements a continuous improvement process to analyze and respond to Web Exams and industry certification exam results. Provides leadership for instructional modifications and interventions that enhance student learning and improve test performance.

Develops and implements a professional development plan to support innovation, alignment to industry standards and student engagement across the CTPD.

Ensure there are multiple opportunities for student leadership, voice , exposure to both college and career opportunities aligned to the relevant CTE strand.

Works proactively to ensure minimum disruption to CTPD instruction by working with Superintendents to align school calendars and testing schedules.

Coordinates transportation for students in the CTPD.

III - Leads Resource Management for the CTPD

Administers the board-approved budget for assigned areas of responsibility. Approves the purchase of supplies and equipment. Ensures that program resources are equitably apportioned.

Encourages program innovations. Pursues funding opportunities.

Prepares grant/foundation applications. Implements funded proposals and complies with reporting requirements.

Collaborates with secondary staff to ensure that shared resources/facilities are used effectively.

Coordinates the appropriate disbursement, usage, and accounting of Perkins funding across the consortium schools.

IV - Marketing

Leads the development and implementation of a robust marketing plan that builds excitement and enthusiasm for the opportunities offered by the CTPD that includes a robust social media presence, strong branding for the program across all four CTPD sites, a regular structure for communication that promotes the success and innovations occurring in the CTPD program.

Implements a proactive marketing campaign to support increasing enrollment and retention in the CTPD.

Annually plans events to expose prospective students to opportunities in the CTPD at each school site and across the CTPD.

V- Business and Community Engagement

Organizes business advisory councils for every consortium program in the Heights CTPD. Monitors occupational trends and develops programs that respond to the evolving needs of employers.

Collaborates with public and private entities. Seeks opportunities to participate in collaborative ventures. Coordinates arrangements with employment sites providing training opportunities.

Encourages parent organizations and promotes school-sponsored activities.

Supports the development of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities in each pathway. Directs the development of a shared monitoring system for student engagement in WBL.

VI. Compliance with local and federal policies and procedures

Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures.

Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.

Complies with federal/state policies/procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability. Ensures that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.

Oversees the revision and distribution of student/parent and teacher handbooks.

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Ensure active and accurate EMIS reporting across the CTPD.

Monitors safety concerns. Works with stakeholders to manage or eliminate risk factors.

VII. Supervises and evaluates assigned staff as directed.

Assumes responsibility for the results of duties delegated to staff. Implements state mandated and locally developed personnel appraisal standards.

Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance.

Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety

regulations and district policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.

? Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.

? Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

? Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.

? Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.

? Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

? Valid Ohio Principal's License-Administrative Specialist-Career/Technical Education

Administration.

? Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

? Successful experience as teacher, career/tech teacher, supervisor, and/or administrator.

? Knowledge of Ohio School Law.

? Proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of applications necessary to access timely

and relevant information.

? Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

? A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

? Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.

? Good health, high moral character, and good attendance record.

? Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a

cohesive team.

Available to work irregular hours and/or a non-traditional schedule.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

? Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.

? Anticipates time constraints. Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.

? Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.

? Effectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.

? Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.

? Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

? Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.

? Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.

Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education.

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not a complete list of all duties performed.

This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and unforeseen events.