Director of CTE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the successful implementation and daily operation of the Patchogue-Medford CTE program, and other related departments including Business, Technology and Work-Based Learning Programs.
• Provide leadership and vision in the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive CTE curriculum and course offerings aligned with industry standards and workforce needs.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, industry partners, and community stakeholders to identify emerging career trends and skills gaps, and design CTE programs to address them.
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, and professional development of CTE teachers, ensuring they have the necessary content knowledge and pedagogical skills.
• Manage the budget, equipment, and resources for CTE programs to ensure they are adequately funded and equipped.
• Facilitate the acquisition of up-to-date equipment and technology for CTE classrooms.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local businesses, industries, workforce development agencies, and postsecondary institutions to create work-based learning opportunities for students.
• Promote CTE programs and advocate for their value, ensuring they are viewed as rigorous and relevant educational pathways.
• Monitor and analyze program performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement data-driven decisions.
• Ensure CTE programs comply with all state and federal regulations, guidelines, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with district leaders on strategic planning and the integration of CTE across the curriculum.
• Represent the district on CTE-related committees, boards, and community initiatives.
• Complete all the necessary paperwork to NYSED for program initial approval, re-approval community local needs assessment (CLNA), Perkins Grant applications, and Perkins Grant final narrative reports.
• Meet with the guidance department to ensure effective handling of inquiries concerning prerequisites, curriculum, enrollment procedures.
• Analyze labor market trends to align CTE offerings with high-demand career pathways.
• Work with high school administration and guidance department on students who will be eligible to graduate with CDOS and or CTE credential.
• Develop and use advising resources to promote student retention and progression.
• Track and monitor students' progress and placement into positions of employment.
• Develop and conduct informational sessions on the CTE programs to the community, college, and organizational settings.
• Conduct outreach activities for increasing program applications, with emphasis on under-represented populations.
• Identify grant opportunities for CTE programs.
• Responsible for the development and submission of the Perkins Grant.
• Knowledge and expertise with standards related to Career and Technical Education.

• Supervise support staff assigned to the office.
• Responsible for conducting formal and informal evaluations on staff within the departments.
• Responsible for reviewing lesson plans.
• Responsible for coordinating professional development opportunities for CTE teachers.
• Scheduling, budgeting, staff development, supervision, and evaluation of programs.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Must possess New York State School District Leader Certification.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with CTE Programs, Business, Technology & Family & Consumer Sciences.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with industry, community, and education stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of current trends, best practice, and emerging technologies in CTE.
• Must create and submit an introductory video via SchoolFront with your resume and cover letter on the questions below. A video must be uploaded on your SchoolFront application under the “Other” file upload option. The video must be in MP4 format and should not exceed five (5) minutes in length.
  • How will you support cultural competency within the community you serve? How will you ensure success for every student?
  
  

COMMENTS:

• Must be a data centered instructional leader and possess the ability to motivate students and staff to strive for academic excellence. Successful candidates will work in a fast paced, challenging environment that is dedicated to insuring academic and social success for all students.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.