Director of Career and Technical Education

Details

Posted: 15-Feb-25

Location: Lyndon Center, Vermont

Type: Full Time

Categories

Director of Studies/Curriculum

Technology Instruction

Required Education

4 Year Degree

POSITION TITLE: Director of Career and Technical Education

CLASSIFICATION: Administration; 12-month position; July through June

SUPERVISOR: Head of School

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.

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.
  
  

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.
  
  

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About Lyndon Institute

Founded in 1867, Lyndon Institute is dedicated to providing a unique educational experience for our students that leads to a lifetime of learning and good citizenship. We are a comprehensive town academy for grades 9 – 12, offering a 150-course curriculum specializing in core and honors academics, fine and performing arts, and Career & Technical Education programs. The main 130-acre campus hosts 34 buildings, including the Main Building, Alumni Gymnasium and 650-seat Alumni Auditorium, the Elliott Memorial Library, the John L. Norris, Jr. Center for the Arts, the Monahan Academic Commons, and seven dormitories. The 300-acre Edwin Binney Memorial Forest, located on Burke Mountain, provides outdoor recreation and educational opportunities. We believe that the primary obligation of our school is to help every student to discover their individual academic, artistic, technological, and athletic aptitudes; to encourage the development of goals appropriate to such aptitude; and to aid in developing the goals for the betterment of one’s self and one’s community. LI students enjoy personal attention from an accomplished and devoted faculty, genuine respect for their individuality ...and unique talents, a truly inclusive environment, and outstanding preparation for their choices of colleges or careers. Our students are encouraged to respect and value diversity and to be active and responsible citizens. In 2009, Lyndon Institute was one of the first two high schools in the U.S. permitted to offer an American high school program in China. We currently partner with four schools in China (Shanghai, Shaoxing, Heifei, and Fuzhou). Located in the scenic and historic Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, our school is a key educational and cultural resource for our entire community. Our students participate in a number of community service projects. Several on-campus amenities are available to the public: the Bob Heath track (for fitness walking and running); the Simpson Nature Trail (hikes and picnics); the athletic fields (for youth programs); and other facilities host performances and continuing education programs. LI prides itself on being a positive presence and contributing member of the community.

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