Grand County School District Career and Technical Education, 604 S. 400. E., Moab, UT

The Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is responsible for the planning, implementation and coordination of all career and technical education programs within the district, including programs at the Technical Science and Arts Center (TSAC) and the Student Career and Success Center (SCSC), CTE Internship, and apprenticeship programs with employers, and career and college pathway programs linked to Utah institutions of higher education that lead students to high skill, high wage jobs of the future. The Director will work in cooperation with the Middle School and High School and serve as a resource to principals, guidance counselors, and parents. He/she will provide direct leadership to the CTE educators at the high school and will work cooperatively in designing and evaluating programs, as well as designing and implementing professional development for CTE teachers and coordinators.

Full time with benefits

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under the direction of the Superintendent, provide leadership and direction to the staff and teacher team at the TSAC and SCSC, provide support to the principals of the high school and middle school, provide support to the middle and high school guidance counselors, and CTE teachers and staff to ensure that all CTE programs and activities provide participating students with the skills necessary to work in high skill, high wage jobs and enter the workforce or postsecondary training.
• Assist, under the direction of the Superintendent, those district administrators who prepare materials and reports, present reports, make recommendations and respond to requests from the Board of Education.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure that staff, operations and activities of the TSAC and SCSC comply with Board goals, policies, and guidelines.
• Interpret and disseminate information to the district administration, employees, community or media concerning CTE and SCSC activities and to respond to their concerns as required.
• Provide professional leadership for community, business and industrial groups to utilize community and parent volunteers and assist in planning and developing activities for information dissemination and needs assessment review.
• Support Human Resources in the employment, assignment and dismissal of personnel and assist in the interpretation of personnel policies and the designation of salary and other benefits for CTE personnel at the District, SCSC and any other special program schools.
• Administer personnel policies and procedures by assigning, evaluating, supervising and utilizing certified and classified employees.
• Assist in funding, planning, and directing CTE and SCSC or other special programs in-service and staff development programs as requested.
• Project financial revenue to assure that budget recommendations are developed, monitor budget allocation, and prepare financial reports for CTE and SCSC or other special programs.
• Authorize the expenditure of State CTE add-on monies, State set aside monies and Federal categorical monies in support of CTE and SCSC.
• Assist in planning and management of physical facilities and acquisition and maintenance of equipment, machines, miscellaneous tools and supplies utilized or shared by CTE or SCSC personnel and/or other special programs.
• Assist in determining educational needs and priorities of CTE, SCSC or other special programs and make recommendations regarding the development of appropriate curriculum, instructional programs, and/or procedures.
• Assist in the grant writing, acquisition, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of CTE, SCSC and other special programs and projects.
• Cooperate in the management of the district, State, and Federal career and technical education and SCSC programs and projects and special school programs and projects.
• Assure that CTE, SCSC and special program schools’ record-keeping procedures and reporting of student progress are in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Act as liaison officer with advisory committees, community agencies, other businesses, and industrial groups that have a vested interest in career and technical training programs and programs at special program schools.
• Support the development of appropriate career and technical education health and safety procedures and assist in implementation of these procedures for the benefit of students and employees.
• Function as district liaison to the State Office of Education in all matters pertaining to career and technical education and to special program schools.
• Monitor district, State, and Federal policies and regulations governing career and technical education, SCSC and special program schools to ensure compliance.
• In conjunction with the district, evaluate the effectiveness of CTE and SCSC programs and engage in short and long-range planning procedures to improve specified CTE outcomes.
• In conjunction with the Office of Postsecondary Access and Success, and under the direction of the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent for Student Achievement, ensure that district CTE programs are operated consistent with district policies and procedures regarding the direction, scope, and focus of the district’s concurrent enrollment program.
• Keep current in all appropriate areas of professional development and represent the district in appropriate professional organizations on the State, regional, and national levels.
• Under the direction of the Superintendent, develop and implement rigorous workforce-and college preparation pathways in partnership with Utah institutions of higher education.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal background check.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree, a teaching certification in a CTE program area, and a master’s degree in K-12 administration. Verification required.
• Requires a minimum of five years teaching experience.
• Requires a current Utah teaching certificate.
• Must hold CTE endorsement or have the ability to obtain such within a reasonable period of time.
• Must hold a current Utah Administrative/Supervisory License or have such license completed by July 2019.
• Requires ability to manage people and programs in a supportive and cost effective manner.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislation and administrative rules governing CTE (Perkins, etc.) required.
• Successful and relevant prior experience developing and managing budgets and academic programs required.
• Requires outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to work well with a variety of stakeholders and patrons, ability to work in a team environment, and unrelenting focus on customer service.
• Must have advanced written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent computer skills with Microsoft Word applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and financial application software.
• Significant experience working with college preparation programs, workforce training programs, and institutions of higher education strongly preferred.
• Significant managerial experience, including the supervision of employees and staff, strongly preferred.
• Accuracy and confidentiality are critically important.
• Must have outstanding organization and initiative, and a professional, courteous demeanor suitable for working at the executive level and interacting with patrons and customers.
• Must possess a passion for and commitment to, a rigorous curriculum for all students and a desire to help all students prepare for postsecondary education.

TO APPLY
Navigate to the district website at www.grandschools.org. Under the District tab, click on the “Employment and Applications'' link. Click on “Apply for Employment'' and complete a “Administrative Application”. Please send your resume and all other documents for the hiring committee to review to NaShay at langen@grandschools.org, and if you have questions or need more information, please call 435-259-5317.

07/01/2024