POSITION GOAL:

To assist local school districts in developing, expanding, implementing, and continuing their services in the area of CTE programs to students.  To serve as a liaison between the local districts and post-secondary institutes for efficient and successful delivery of CTE and college credit for students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to meet Michigan Department of Education eligibility requirements for a valid Michigan administration certificate.
  • MA with coursework in CTE, preferred
  • Vocationally-certifiable
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a teacher, consultant, counselor, coordinator, and/or administrator
  • Completed college courses, workshops, or independent study related to the following topics in the area of CTE:

              - Perkins grant requirements (TRAC audits)

              - advisory committees

              - curriculum development

              - program development

              - special populations

              - evaluation

• Knowledge of the models for CTE curriculum design, evaluation and management.
• Knowledge of the research on effective CTE programs and effective teaching practices.
• Demonstrated repertoire of effective teaching, classroom and behavior management strategies.
• Successful experience in conducting staff development and training programs.
• Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance and the physical ability to do the job.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist district administrators in the operation of the CTE Consortium programs.
2. Develop and implement transportation and attendance policies, guidelines and procedures.
3. Plan and implement CTE staff development programs.
4. Identify, gather and disseminate information regarding the applications of research, current trends and legislation concerning CTE curriculum and instructional practice.
5. Plan and supervise worksite-based education programming for students.
6. Assist in budget development and preparation.
7. Participate in appropriate professional development activities.
8. Assist with developing articulation, direct credit and Early Middle College agreements.
9. Evaluate CTE programs to ensure standards of quality and compliance with State and Federal regulations.
10. Assist in curriculum development as specified by the Office of Career-Technical Education.
11. Establish and maintain an effective public relations program.
12. Assist program instructors with facilitating, planning and organizing advisory committees. Serve on Advisory Committees, as necessary.
13. Supervise the preparation and compilation of State and Federal reports for CTE programs.
14. Serve as the Career Education Planning Administrator (CEPD #47) as the liaison to the Michigan Department of Education – Office of Career and Technical Education.
15. Supervise and evaluate ISD CTE Staff.
16. Assist in the management and auditing of CTE program expenditures.
17. Assist in recruiting, licensing, selecting and evaluating personnel for CTE programs.
18. Assist in writing program proposals for additional funding for programs.
19. Develop and implement CTE enrollment system (i.e., 8th/9th Grade Career Explorations, Sophomore CTE Presentations, Application Forms).
20. Plan and implement the CTE Scholarship Program.
21. Attend various meetings and/or communicate with appropriate groups (i.e., Principals, Finance Committee, Career Preparation Coordinators, Counselors, CTE Teachers).
22. Interpersonal skills essential for effective communication with local district staff, ISD staff, Office of Career Technical Education/Department of Education personnel, parents and students
23. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

REPORTS TO:   Superintendent

ASSESSMENTS:  Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:    A 260-day position. Salary and conditions of employment are determined by the Board of Education.