Career & Technical Education (CTE) Director

Lyndon Institute is a comprehensive, independent high school providing thoughtful and rigorous preparation for students of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and beyond to reach their intellectual, creative, and physical potential is seeking to hire a Director for our Career and Technical Education Center. This position will be effective July 1, 2025, report directly to the Head of School, and be a valued member of the Leadership Team. Responsibilities: - Maintain a close working relationship with community and state agencies. - Continuously appraise and evaluate the entire career and technical program to achieve the established goals of providing the opportunity for people to prepare for gainful employment. - Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with local businesses to provide industry-relevant opportunities to students - Maintain current knowledge of all pertinent rules and regulations affecting career and technical education. - Advise and assist in obtaining state and federal funds for career and technical education programs. - Assume responsibility for the collection, review and submission of all forms and reports relative to career and technical education to local, state, and federal agencies. - Supervise and evaluate all instructional personnel in career and technical programs. - Coordinate the program evaluation process for the career and technical program. - Work to identify and define local job opportunities and the role of the schools in meeting those needs. - Supervise career and technical programs to ensure the Course of Study requirements are met. - Prepare and administer the department budget and monitor its implementation as required. - Recommend equipment purchase, repair, and disposal for all career and technical programs. - Make recommendations for long-term adjustments, changes, additions, and deletions in the career and technical program to meet changing job trends and needs. - Maintain close working relationships and coordinate activities and discipline with administrators of the high schools. - Supervise the hiring process for the CTE center. - Work with Operations Director on building and ground maintenance needs for CTE buildings. - Identify special needs of students. Coordinate with the Dean of Specialized Instruction to ensure appropriate support is delivered to all students. - Conduct activities designed to create awareness of careers and career potential. - Maintain membership in and participate in the affairs of professional societies devoted to the advancement of career and technical education. - Participate in career and technical education and other conferences, workshops, and inservice meetings designed to provide professional skills and competencies. - Follow federal and state laws, as well as Lyndon Institute policies. - Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events. - Serve on system, state or community councils or committees as assigned or appropriate. - Work closely with system and school staff to support school improvement initiatives and processes. - Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance evaluations, and make recommendations for appropriate employment actions. - Develop annual goals and objectives consistent with and in support of system goals and priorities. - Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement. - Use appropriate styles and methods in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement and take appropriate action. - Perform other duties/tasks consistent with established goals and objectives. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Knowledge of and ability to apply data analysis and evaluation techniques. - Demonstrated expertise in the design and evaluation of curriculum services for CTE. - Knowledge of current trends and best practices in CTE. - Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures. - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Job Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. - Valid Vermont certification as Career and Technical Center Director (or ability to obtain it) - Proven success working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community leaders. - Successful track record managing teams. - Demonstrates patience, a sense of humor, and the ability to see the best in others. - Outstanding interpersonal skills. - Actively promote career pathways for students. - Attention to detail. - Strong written and oral communication skills. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks by volume, urgency, etc. - Strong work ethic and high level of integrity. - High energy, flexibility, and enthusiasm about working in an academic atmosphere. Preferred qualifications - Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university. - Previous leadership experience in a CTE program. - Experience with large data collection and analysis. - Experience applying for federal grants.