Director of Career Technical Education and Instructional Support

JOB TITLE: Director of Career Technical Education and Instructional Support (240-day employee)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

JOB GOAL: Provides districtwide leadership for college and career readiness and Career Technical Education (CTE), connecting academic instruction with career exploration, workforce experiences, service learning, and postsecondary preparation. Supports curriculum, instructional improvement, and student achievement, including serving as Curriculum Coach at Gulf Shores High School (GSHS).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree or above from an accredited college or university.

Three (3) years teaching experience.

Valid Alabama certification in administration/supervision.

Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.

Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills and ability to be an instructional leader across multiple settings and to work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups.

Evidence of accomplished teaching and instructional leadership, demonstrated through advanced professional certification, recognition at the state or national level, or experience leading instructional initiatives beyond the school or district.

Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.

Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.

Physically capable to perform job responsibilities.

Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

Knowledge of Career Tech programs.

Ability to supervise and evaluate designated personnel, manage budgets, and deliver training and supervision to implement Career Tech Programs.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads and coordinates college and career readiness initiatives and career academy experiences across elementary, middle, and high school campuses.

Develops and maintains a districtwide college and career readiness plan with annual goals, implementation timelines, measurable outcomes, and recommendations for program expansion, improvement, or modification.

Develops career awareness, exploration, and experiential learning opportunities, including internships, work-based learning, job shadowing, and industry visits.

Collaborates with administrators, counselors, and teachers to strengthen academic and career pathways, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, industry credentials, and Alabama College and Career Readiness indicators.

Collaborates with Pre-K–12 school counselors and administrators to ensure students and families receive comprehensive information regarding career pathways, program requirements, postsecondary opportunities, industry-recognized credentials, and work-based learning experiences.

Collaborates with counselors and school leaders to ensure students and families receive clear information about career pathways, program prerequisites, postsecondary options, industry credentials, and work-based learning opportunities.

Supports career tech dual enrollment and articulation agreements with postsecondary partners, aligning opportunities with academic and career pathways, transferable credit, industry credentials, and student goals.

Coordinates dual enrollment and articulation agreements with postsecondary partners, aligning opportunities with academic and career pathways, transferable credit, industry credentials, and student goals.

Builds partnerships with businesses, industries, postsecondary institutions, workforce agencies, and community organizations to support student opportunities and workforce alignment.

Establishes and monitors procedures for student placements in internships, job shadowing, and other work-based learning experiences, including partner agreements, supervision, safety expectations, and evaluation of student learning.

Coordinates districtwide service-learning projects, including Gulf Shores Gives Back, linking community engagement to leadership, employability skills, and career readiness.

Oversees CTE programs and pathways, including curriculum, instructional resources, program improvement, industry standards, and Business/Industry Certification.

Coordinates CTE applications, program reviews, advisory committees, state and federal reporting, and required compliance documentation.

Provides instructional leadership and support to teachers through curriculum alignment, collaborative planning, job-embedded coaching, feedback, mentoring, and professional learning, including curriculum coaching at GSHS.

Works with school and district leadership to support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), standards-based instruction, assessment practices, student data analysis, interventions, and school improvement priorities.

Monitors student participation, program outcomes, and instructional effectiveness to identify needs and guide continuous improvement.

Assists school administrators with CTE staffing, personnel support, and evaluation; supervises and evaluates assigned personnel as applicable.

Identifies and pursues grant opportunities that support college and career readiness, CTE, career academies, and related instructional initiatives; leads grant proposal development and writing, including needs assessments, program plans, budgets, measurable outcomes, and submission of applications.

Leads the implementation and management of awarded grants and administers Perkins and other assigned program funds, including coordinating activities, expenditures, purchasing, equipment inventory, timelines, required documentation, progress monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, in collaboration with the Chief School Financial Officer and appropriate district personnel.

Administers Perkins and other CTE funds, grants, budgets, equipment, and inventory in accordance with applicable requirements.

Develops sustainability plans for new and grant-funded programs, including projected staffing, recurring costs, equipment replacement, professional learning, and ongoing partner support.

Grant development, writing, implementation, and management are regular responsibilities of this position and are included in the established salary. No additional compensation, stipend, or supplemental pay will be provided for performing these duties.

Collaborates with district and campus leadership, families, and community stakeholders; represents the district at relevant meetings, committees, and events.

Maintains required records and reports, safeguards confidential information, follows Board policies and applicable laws, and performs other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Salary/Term : As per 12-month Director salary schedule.