ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Director of Career and Technical Education

 

LOCATION:              Central Office

 

JOB CATEGORY:    Non-Classified

 

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:         

Assistant Superintendent of Instruction

 

 

PAY GRADE:             Director

 

FLSA STATUS:          Exempt

 

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

 

Provides leadership and supervision for career and technical education programs, including budget preparation, staffing, and curriculum development.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

 

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

 

¬     Leads, coordinates and supervises Career and Technical Education (CTE) program activities to meet the standards and requirements of the Virginia Department of Education and RCPS;

¬     Prepares annual CTE plan and leads schools and CTE staff towards the integration of 21st Century tech-education initiatives and community-based and participatory learning;

¬     Collects data and compiles reports concerning the status of local CTE programs as required by state and federal regulations;

¬     Assists in the preparation of the School Board budget for CTE programs;

¬     Monitors CTE budget accounts, prepares purchase orders, seeks bids/quotes, as needed, and allocates CTE funds to schools;

¬     Files for reimbursement for state CTE equipment, Perkins reimbursements and reimbursement for industry certification costs;

¬     Oversees the procedures for care, maintenance, repair, inventory, and purchase of CTE equipment and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal policies;

¬     Plans and coordinates curriculum, textbook adoption, and staff development activities for career and technical education teachers;

¬     Facilitates meetings, formulates agendas, and maintains minutes for the CTE Advisory Committee;

¬     Attends School Board meetings and prepares reports, as the Assistant Superintendent may request;

¬     Supports student organizations of CTE programs by participating in youth organization events/activities;

¬     Serves as the liaison with the Blue Ridge Tech Prep Consortium, attends monthly Tech Prep meetings, assists in the planning and implementation of Tech Prep activities, and attends Tech Prep events;

¬     Promotes a cooperative working relationship with employers of students, public officials, management, labor, and other organizations in the community;

¬     Plans and implements a continuous program of public information which is designed to inform business and lay persons about the purposes, needs and scope of career and technical education programs;

¬     Monitors and evaluates Dayton Learning Center and Massanutten Technical Center instructional programs for achievement of division objectives;

¬     Plans and coordinates career education programs including work-based learning experiences of mentorships and job shadowing;

¬     Attends state and regional CTE update meetings;

¬     Facilitates the Federal Programs Monitoring of CTE;

¬     Facilitates dual enrollment in CTE classes at the high schools and MTC;

¬     Arranges for MCAT and Customer Service Certification exams for students;

 

DIRECTOR OF CAREER,

AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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¬     Stays informed of current educational trends and programs for division schools;

¬     Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitates;

¬     Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;

¬     Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;

¬     Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;

¬     Performs related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor(s) in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Candidate must possess demonstrated ability and the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community.  Candidate must possess the ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and members of the business community.

 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in supervision/administration. Candidate must possess successful experience as a career and technical education teacher and/or administrator.

 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess personal skills reflecting flexibility, cooperation, and concern for the human element of education. Must be able to provide own transportation to school-related functions and schools throughout the division. Travel to schools, central office, and businesses within the community is required. Frequent operation of office equipment is required. Candidate must possess good moral character.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in the central office, schools, and local businesses.  Frequent walking, stooping, standing, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds may be required, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards. Frequent travel to schools and local businesses is required.  Regular contact with students, staff members, administrators, community members, and parents is necessary.

 

EVALUATION

The Assistant Superintendent of Instruction will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

 

School Board Approved

8/14/01

Revised

5/17/10