Assistant Director CTE
Tacoma School District
Expected Start Date: July 1, 2022
FTE: 1.0
Salary Level: $116,382 - $138,225
Union/Days per year: Exempt 260 days, 12 months
Additional Information: This vacancy has a first consideration date of April 15, 2022 Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.
Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Additional Information: In accordance with Governor Jay Inslee’s announced Proclamation 21- 14.1 on August 18, 2021, all K-12 school district employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021. Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment with Tacoma Public Schools will be required to submit proof of vaccination status in compliance with Governor Inslee’s mandate, prior to official hire with the district. Individuals qualifying for a medical and/or religious exemption outlined under the Governor’s directive will be required to provide proof of exemption prior to official hire with the district. Tacoma Public Schools Human Resources will work directly with candidates to finalize proof of compliance with the Governor’s mandate prior to official hire.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: SUMMARY
This position administers Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs by facilitating the work of building-based administrators, teachers, counselors, and educational assistants as they deliver approved CTE curriculum and services; conducts program development, delivery, and evaluation activities in support of District goals.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Works with CTE director, District administrators, and workforce development stakeholders to establish new and innovative CTE programs which emulate employment trends; works with school principals to determine CTE program offerings and select staff for the programs; recommends courses for addition to or elimination from curriculum; assists CTE director in evaluation of program effectiveness.
Supervises assigned staff; assists school principals and CTE director in making hiring recommendations; appropriately evaluates, commends, and disciplines employees; assists CTE director in ensuring that appropriate Washington State CTE certification is current for all CTE staff.
Works with industry representatives, advisory members, and teachers to develop curriculum and select instructional materials, supplies, and equipment; coordinates with CTE director, principals, and District administrators to establish and maintain industry-standard facilities.
Coordinates with state and local educational agencies to ensure continuity and relevance of programs for students and assure delivery of current industry standards; leads District efforts in submitting CTE programs for OSPI approval; develops and maintains articulation agreements with labor and post-secondary institutions; coordinates District participation in Dual Credit program.
Directs District support of Career and Technical Education teaching staff including professional development to effect changes and improvements in the delivery of instruction; supervises CTE instructional facilitators; assures that all CTE classes maintain a dual focus on both academic and technical skill development; visits schools regularly to review programs, share ideas, and provide feedback to improve teaching methods.
Coordinates program development consistent with the established Career and Technical Education budget; sets priorities for materials, supplies, and equipment acquisition; assures that all expenditures follow District, state, and federal compliance guidelines.
Establishes and maintains strong and effective working relationships with community organizations and area employers; markets instructional program in the community.
Prepares, maintains, and submits reports required by the District and state and federal agencies; coordinates data collection and reporting related to CTE programs, interfacing with responsible District staff representing Finance, Assessment, and the student record system departments.
OTHER JOB DUTIES
Participates in local, regional, and national associations and other professional development activities; maintains knowledge of educational trends; keeps abreast of latest research; provides relevant information to District staff; maintains knowledge and understanding of current laws, rules, and regulations regarding vocationally funded programs; attends District meetings concerning CTE.
Manages special projects and performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.
CONDITIONS
Required to work flexible and extended hours and days; required to travel to District and community sites; required to attend meetings beyond regular working hours; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Master’s degree in a field related to Career and Technical Education from an accredited college or university; experience as stated in Washington Administrative Code (WAC) for Career and Technical Education certification and a minimum of five years of teaching experience; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
Washington State Career and Technical Education director certificate or Washington State high school principal’s certificate.
Washington State Career and Technical Education teaching certificate.
Valid Washington State driver’s license.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of Career and Technical Educational principles, practices, and programs.
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing Career and Technical Education at the District, state, and federal levels.
Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices.
Knowledge of fiscal management practices and procedures.
Skill in decision-making and problem solving.
Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.
Skill in making presentations.
Ability to supervise the work of assigned staff.
Ability to effectively resolve conflicts.
Ability to manage and monitor budgets.
Ability to operate a personal computer with word processing, database, spreadsheet, and e-mail applications.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain effective follow-through procedures.
Ability to work under pressure and meet established deadlines.
Ability to protect and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural, diverse, socio-economic setting.
Ability to participate as a member of a team.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Lisa Nolan, 253-571-1252, lnolan@tacoma.k12.wa.us; Title IX Coordinator, Elementary: Christa Erolin, 253-571-1318, cerolin@tacoma.k12.wa.us; Title IX Coordinator, Secondary: Eric Hogan, 253-571-1191, ehogan1@tacoma.k12.wa.us; 504 Coordinator: Elementary, Elise Friedrich-Nielsen, efriedr@tacoma.k12.wa.us, 253-571-1096; Secondary, Megan Nelson, mnelson@tacoma.k12.wa.us, 253-571-1003. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.
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