Director of Career and Technical Education & Community Relations
Job Summary
Provide management and leadership of the District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program to support the improvement of CTE programming
Reports To: Associate Superintendent of Instruction and Federal Programs; Superintendent
Contract Length: 249 days
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree with a minimum of 3 years of CTE program experience.
Demonstrated Organizational Skills
Demonstrated Communication Skills
Demonstrated Public Relation Skills
Demonstrated Computer Skills
Ability to Perform Essential Functions
Desired Qualifications
Successful previous experience in creating a CTE program(s) and/or administrative oversight
Current NM State CTE (800) license or ability to pursue license
Better than average recommendations from previous employers and/or other professionals familiar with the applicant’s personal characteristics, academic achievement, and workplace performance
Ability to evaluate career and technology education instructional programs and practices
Ability to build and manage budget
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Successful previous experience in writing, obtaining, budgeting, and expending State and Federal grants
Willingness to carry out other duties as assigned
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Facilitate career exploration programming for students at the secondary level
Facilitate career pathway development in Aztec secondary schools as well as partnerships with post-secondary institutions and local businesses
Provide feedback, annually update, and carry out the vision of the Aztec Municipal School Districts’ 5 year CTE plan
Work with local businesses to establish, monitor, and evaluate job shadowing and internship opportunities for students as well as instructional partnerships and revenue sources for CTE programming
Work with local businesses to provide representation in advisory councils
Work closely with the District’s Business office to ensure appropriate and ethical fiscal oversight and stewardship of the District’s CTE programming
Work closely with administrators, College and Career Counselor of AHS and VNHS, and the District Transition Vocational Rehab Counselor to facilitate career exploration, pathway development, and dual credit alignment
Work with counselors and administrators to promote student and community awareness of CTE programs
Work with counselors and administrators to guide enrollment into CTE programs
Develop functional relationships with NMPED and the College and Career Readiness Bureau (CCRB) stakeholders and act as the official LEA representative and contact for CCRB efforts and initiatives
Facilitate professional development for CTE teachers including professional development regarding Perkins V Quality Indicators, Common Career Technical Core (CCTC) standards, and program specific instructional improvement
Work with CTE teachers, counselors, administrators, and higher education institutions to identify possible certifications and applicable university credit for each CTE program of study and facilitate necessary training for teachers
Provide guidance to teachers in addressing CCTC standards and in finding and using instructional materials and resources
Review Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) priority industries and ensure that Perkins funded programs align with priorities
Guide teachers and administrators in monitoring the overall effectiveness of program success via program evaluation and Perkins V Quality Indicators
Identify and seek CTE funding sources, be responsible for all CTE program grants- including applications, budgets and reporting requirements including, but not limited to Perkins V, Next Gen, and ECHS grants
Guide CTE teachers to provide Career Technical Student Organization opportunities
Be familiar with and adhere to all guidelines provided by Public Education Department (PED) for Career Technical Education
Any and all other tasks related to efficient operation district career and technical education
Confidentiality
Due to the sensitive nature of this position and access to financial information and student demographic information, the highest degree of confidentiality is required.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Please See Minimum And Desired Qualifications.
Communication and Language Skills
Ability to prepare applications, reports, and correspondence
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, students, peers and community
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts
Other Skills And Abilities
Ability to organize and systematize and work with considerable amounts of data and information
Ability to meet deadlines and work under time pressure
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents, and community; ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Ability to use computers, other technology and software to accomplish job responsibilities
Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions
Ability to work around congested areas
Analytical and Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Temperaments
Ability to teach others, work with people, and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments
Ability to perform a variety of duties
Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions
Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments, and reach conclusions
Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress
Physical Attributes
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and use hands. The employee may occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch,Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, crouching and lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (15-30 pounds).
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license.
Terms of Employment
249 day contract
Salary per district schedule
Evaluation
Performance of duty will be evaluated annually.
Physical Rating Level
This position will require the employee to function at a “Medium” physical capacity as defined by Worker’s Compensation Statutes. “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.
Physical Requirement Details
Work Actions
Finger Dexterity
C
Sitting
F
Standing
F
Walking
F
Repetitive Motions
Hand
Right: F
Left: F
Both: F
Foot
Right: F
Left: F
Both: F
Grasping: Hand
Right: F
Left: F
Both: F
Fine Manipulation: Hand
Right: F
Left: F
Both: F
Use of Head and Neck
Static
F
Flexing
F
Rotating
F
Work Positions
Bending
F
Squatting
O
Crawling
R
Climbing
R
Reaching
F
Vision
C
Activities
Unprotected Heights
R
Driving Automotive Equipment
R
Around Machinery
R
Temperature Extremes
R
Noise and Vibration
R
Hazards
R
Dust, Fumes, Odors, Chemicals
R
Balance and Coordination
R
Definitions:R = Rarely = 1% to 9% of an eight hour day
O = Occasionally = 10% to 33% of an eight hour day
F = Frequently = 34% to 66% of an eight hour day
C = Continuously = 67% to 100% of an eight hour day
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this job classification.
Updated 06.04.2021
Seniority level
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