Principal, CTE Center

The Principal of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center is responsible for the overall leadership, vision, and management of the center. This includes overseeing CTE program development, student achievement, faculty and staff supervision, industry partnerships, and compliance with state and federal regulations. The Principal will work collaboratively with district leadership, high school campus leadership, local businesses, and community stakeholders to ensure high-quality career training that aligns with workforce demands and prepares students for college and career success.

Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Management

1. Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use these findings for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success.
2. Collaborate with staff and community to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis; include students, parents, and community representatives (when appropriate).
3. Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
4. Ensure CTE programs align with industry standards, certifications, and postsecondary pathways.
5. Lead the development and implementation of curriculum that meets state, federal, and industry requirements.
6. Monitor student performance data on industry-based certifications and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.
7. Monitor and understand the impact that CTE programming has on the CCMR component of district and school accountability.

1. Foster collegiality and team building among staff; encourage their active involvement in the collaborate decision making process.
2. Facilitate two-way communication with superintendent, staff, student, parents, and community.
3. Communicate and promote high expectations of staff and students; provide for recognition of excellence and achievement.
4. Facilitate effective and timely conflict resolution.

1. Build a common vision with staff to provide high-quality career and technical education programs; direct planning of activities and implement program cooperatively with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission.
2. Identify, analyze, and apply research findings to facilitate school improvement.
3. Lead a collaborative process to develop campus improvement plan.
4. Develop, maintain, and use appropriate information systems and records necessary for monitoring the attainment of campus performance objectives.

1. Interview, select and orient new staff.
2. Define expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
3. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with all staff.
4. Make recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion, and dismissal following due process.
5. Confer with campus personnel regarding their professional growth; work jointly with them to develop and accomplish goals.

1. Comply with district policies as well as state and federal laws and regulations affecting the campus.
2. Ensure compliance with state, federal, and district policies related to CTE programs.
3. Manage the CTE Center’s budget, including grants and funding sources, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
4. Oversee procurement of industry-standard equipment and technology to support student learning.
5. Facilitate the assignment of responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
6. Project and monitor enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs.
7. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus, including cooperation with governmental entities as appropriate.

1. Collaborate with faculty and encourage student input to develop a student management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
2. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable following due process.
3. Confer with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
4. Promote equitable access to CTE programs for all students, including underrepresented groups.
5. Develop initiatives to increase student enrollment and retention in CTE programs.
6. Support career guidance and counseling efforts to help students explore career pathways.
7. Ensure that all CTE programming provides opportunities for students to participate in an aligned Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).

1. Use information gleaned from assessment instruments, the appraisal process, evaluative feedback from supervisors, current research, and other professional sources to improve performance.
2. Provide leadership in addressing challenges facing the profession; pursue professional development activities; disseminate ideas and information to other professionals.
3. Observe professional ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.
4. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent.

1. Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit the community's support.
2. Ascertain community needs and initiate programs to meet those needs.
3. Solicit parental and community involvement in school.
4. Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses, workforce organizations, and higher education institutions to enhance student learning experiences.
5. Expand opportunities for student internships, apprenticeships, and dual-credit programs.
6. Engage with advisory committees to ensure programs remain relevant and aligned with workforce needs.
7. Attendance at work is an essential function.