Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE)/Workforce Development/Dual Enrollment/NOVA Online

Job Title: Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE)/Workforce Development/Dual Enrollment/NOVA Online 

Employment Term: Annual 

Supervisor: Chief of Staff 

Classification: Administrative 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Dirctor of Career and Technical Education (CTE) oversees and enhances districtwide CTE programs by providing strategic planning, budget management, personnel supervision, and professional development. This position ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, fosters partnerships to align programs with workforce trends, and supports dual enrollment opportunities. Additional responsibilities include workforce development in collaboration with regional economic organizations, managing dual enrollment for staff and students, rebranding and marketing the District's NOVA program and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to advace career-aligned education. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Director plays a pivotal role in shaping innovative educational opportunities across the district. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Act as a representative for the District to ensure operational continuity for career and technical education, dual enrollment and workforce development. 
• Directs departmental operations, manages personnel, allocates resources, and ensures adherence to policies and procedures. 
• Supervises staff to ensure high-quality, timely delivery of solutions and services. 
• Monitors operations and manages projects to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Participates in professional meetings, workshops, and seminars to gather and share essential information. 
• Responds to internal and external inquiries to provide information, facilitate communication, and offer guidance. 
• Collaborates with administrators, instructional staff, and community members to ensure CTE pathways in collaboration with the cabinet leadership. 
• Provides support for student organizations participating in regional, state and national events. 
• Designs and delivers professional development for CTE educators and student leaders. 
• Recruits businesses and organizations for work-based learning opportunities, internships, and apprenticeships. 
• Maintains a database of businesses and industries participating in work-based learning initiatives. 
• Coordinates Cooperative Education, Internships, Job Shadowing, and other district programs. 
• Serves on CTE Advisory Boards to identify additional opportunities with community partners. 
• Visits work sites to maintain community relationships and document student activities. 
• Collaborates with the Superintendent, Board, Chief of Staff and administrators to develop and implement services and programs. 
• Performs other duties as assigned to support district goals. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Masters Degree in Educational Administration or a related field required. 
• Minimum of five (5) years in a specialized CTE field. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of school administration experience. 
• Valid Arizona Department of Educational professional certificate in CTE or three-years of related experience. 
• Valid Level One IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and Criminal Justice Background Check.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

KNOWLEDGE OF 

• Leadership implementation practices. 
• Principles, practices, and procedures of school administration, school division objectives, procedures and methods. 
• Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis. 
• Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research. 
• Principles and practices of project management. 
• Understanding of district, state and federal policies related to special services, alternative education, and CTE. 
• Familiarity with compliance and accountability requirements for CTE programs. 
• Administrative laws and regulations for online learning. 
• Leadership and management of online enrollment, marketing and branding.

SKILLED IN 

• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with School Board members, school administrators, teachers, staff, and all support staff. 
• Ability to conceptualize, initate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs. 
• Proven leadership in educational administration and program management. 
• Strong organizational and communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. 
• Bridging multiple initiatives together (district and site). 
• Applying reason to research and solving moderately complex issues with little or no assistance. 
• Interpreting an assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms. 
• Performing basic original research to assist with developing teaching plans and instructional materials. 
• Maintaining and updating documentation. 
• Organizing and maintaining records, files and program information. 
• Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason. 
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations. 
• Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices. 
• Maintaining confidentiality. 
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications. 
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers and supervisors. 

ABILITIES 

• Ability to manage budgets, analyze data, and use job-related equipment effectively. 
• Flexibility to work with diverse individuals and resolve problems collaboratively. 
• Capacity to innovate and establish impactful partnerships with businesses and community organizations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversees departmental operations, budget tracking, and policy compliance. 
• Utilizes resources effectively to achieve objectives and enhance services to the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. 

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

ABOUT US
We have a great group of dedicated staff and hard-working students who work together to achieve academic success within in our district. Our campuses are located in Wittmann and Surprise, Arizona, where we value and invest in our local community.
Our Mission is to graduate all students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and ethics necessary to succeed in the colleges or careers of their choice. Our Vision is to provide a quality education for every student, every day.

NOTICES
The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. NUSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the district office at (623) 250-7746 at least 3 days in advance.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US
Our rural community offers a close-knit feel.
We offer job-embedded professional development and career pathways.
We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners.
Our University partners offer discounted tuition.
Discounted childcare is available for all employees.

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000