What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATEC Director position at Aberdeen School District?
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POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing leadership, vision, and strategic direction for all Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. This role involves overseeing program development, staff supervision, budget management, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The ATEC Director will collaborate with school administrators, business and industry partners, and post-secondary institutions to enhance career pathways and provide students with meaningful, real-world learning experiences.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Program Leadership and Development:
Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of CTE programs to ensure they align with industry standards, workforce needs, and educational best practices.
Develop and promote career pathways that lead to industry certifications, post-secondary education, and employment opportunities.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and advisory committees to continuously improve program quality and relevance.
Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and industry demands to keep programs relevant and effective.
Oversee curriculum development and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal CTE regulations.
Collaborate with curriculum specialists to integrate academic content with technical skills, fostering cross-disciplinary learning.
Promote the integration of academic and technical skills to prepare students for postsecondary education, certification, and employment.
Student Support and Career Development:
Collaborate with counselors and teachers to support students' career exploration, planning, and post-secondary transitions.
Promote student participation in CTE programs by developing recruitment strategies and marketing initiatives.
Support student organizations (e.g., SkillsUSA, FFA, FBLA) by encouraging participation and providing guidance.
Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses, industries, and community organizations to provide students with internships, apprenticeships, and job-shadowing opportunities.
Work with post-secondary institutions to establish dual credit, articulation agreements, and other advanced learning opportunities.
Staff Supervision and Professional Development:
Recruit, hire, and evaluate CTE instructors and support staff.
Provide leadership and support for staff professional development, including training on current industry practices and instructional strategies.
Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Equipment Acquisition and Disposal:
Oversee the procurement of equipment, tools, and technology to ensure students have access to industry-relevant resources.
Develop and manage an equipment inventory system to track usage, condition, and lifespan.
Ensure the regular maintenance, repair, and calibration of CTE equipment.
Supervise the disposal of outdated or unusable equipment in accordance with district policies and industry regulations.
Seek grant funding or industry partnerships to support equipment acquisition and upgrades.
Budget and Resource Management:
Develop and manage the CTE Center budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
Manage CTE program budgets, including grant funds, and ensure effective use of resources.
Identify and pursue grants, partnerships, and funding opportunities to support program growth.
Ensure compliance with financial guidelines and reporting requirements.
Partnerships and Community Engagement:
Serve as a liaison between the school district and external organizations to promote CTE programs and advocate for resources.
Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, industry partners, and higher education institutions.
Collaborate with advisory boards to align programs with workforce needs.
Promote CTE programs through outreach events, school communications, and partnerships with industry representatives.
Compliance and Reporting:
Ensure all CTE programs comply with district policies, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
Prepare and submit reports related to program performance, funding, and student outcomes.
Monitor and report on program performance, including enrollment data, student outcomes, and post-graduation success.
Analyze program data to identify areas for improvement and growth.
General Duties:
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Adhere to all District policies, handbooks, and regulations.
Support the philosophy and mission of the Aberdeen School District.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures and methods in District Leadership.
Knowledge of latest trends and methods in District leadership.
In-depth knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, policies and regulations and impact in a school setting.
Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
Knowledge of research and data analysis methods, techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of project management principles and methods.
Knowledge of District organizational structures and interrelationships and impact of culture’s role in working relationships.
Knowledge of principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation or professional program/project leadership.
Knowledge of modern office methods, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of the District’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, state, and federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, fiscal management, project management principles and techniques.
Ability to communicate inside and outside of the organization to communicate organizational direction.
Skill in conducting long-range planning, including the preparation of work plans and coordination of project teams.
Ability to work independently, prioritize and resolve issues, complete various and conflicting work assignments in a dynamic environment.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Relationship building, consulting and collaborative team building.
Provide courteous customer service to and work effectively with the general public, the media, supervisors, co-workers, and employee organizations representing various diverse backgrounds.
Research and analyze a variety of complicated information and data, interpret and make recommendations based on research findings, write reports, create spreadsheets and present information.
Adapt to fast paced and changing environments.
Ability to adjust to differing organizational structures, cultures, leadership and work styles.
Proficient use of computers and related software applications, online tracking systems, Internet research tools, and reporting applications.
Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
Ability to supervise and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
Work has standard vision requirements.
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
Work has no exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Regular in person attendance is an essential function of the job position.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree with a major in Educational Administration.
South Dakota Certification with secondary endorsements.
Minimum of five (5) years teaching and school administration experience.
Valid Driver’s License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Seven (7) years of experience in mass communication or public relations
Experience collaborating with business and industry partners
Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Knowledge of CTE curriculum design, instructional strategies, and industry certifications.
Ability to analyze data to drive program improvement.
Proficiency in grant writing and management.
Experience with at-risk students.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, paid for by the applicant.
Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
