Director of CTE

POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE Director of CTE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Curriculum and Instruction SALARY Admin VI plus supplement FLSA STATUS Exempt REPORTS TO Executive Director for Secondary Instruction SUPERVISES 1 Instructional Management Coordinator, 1 Administrative Assistant WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday - Friday; must be able to work late evenings and some weekends WORK HOURS 40 NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR 12 POSITION PURPOSE: The Director of College and Career Readiness (CTE) performs highly responsible administrative, supervisory, and professional work to implement school system policies and procedures related to Career and Technical Education programs and the Career and College Promise Initiative. Work involves supervising, planning, securing resources, approving expenditures, and implementing and evaluating CTE programs in middle and high schools. The Director of College and Career Readiness (CTE) also supports the mission of the school district's curriculum and instruction program and provides direct supervision to the Instructional Management Coordinator. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local Career and Technical Education budgets and demonstrated ability to manage them effectively Thorough knowledge of guidelines for Federal Career and Technical Education performance indicators, with demonstrated ability to oversee the Local Planning System and its application to accomplishing school system strategies for improvement Thorough knowledge of the OCS Hands for Habitat program with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others regarding planning and promotion, grants, and other activities Thorough knowledge of the CTE program and requirements as conveyed by the NCDPI Thorough knowledge of NCDPI reporting processes for CTE programs Thorough knowledge of laws and policies associated with the implementation of CTE programs in the public schools Thorough knowledge of Instructional Technology and the CTE computerized instructional management system Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding CTE and IT instruction and certification Thorough knowledge of best practices and current trends in classroom instruction and assessment of programs Thorough understanding of the development of any honors course portfolio Thorough understanding and knowledge of Career Pathways, with the ability to identify concentrators and corresponding Career Pathways Thorough understanding and the ability to facilitate the process of current state and local articulation via collaboration with community colleges and other post-secondary programs Thorough understanding of the CTE Statewide Assessment Manual andthe North Carolina Testing Code of Ethics Through understanding of the importance of securing state assessments, both paper/pencil and electronic versions Thorough knowledge of the State Assessment Scheduler and its application Through knowledge of school board policies, procedures, and standards Thorough knowledge of state and federal statutes, regulations, and guidelines as applied to the CTE program Thorough knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by CTE and IT vendors, professional organizations, and/or federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations Thorough knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments in the field of CTE education and information technology Comprehensive knowledge of the most current version of the state Testing Students with Disabilities Manual and the Testing Students with Limited English Proficiency Manual Familiarity with the Exceptional Children population enrolled in CTE courses, their Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Review of Accommodation Forms (RAUDT), and the legal implications and requirements for providing services to these students, including, but not limited to, the application of the CTE Alternate Assessment as offered by the state Comprehensive understanding of the inclusion of special populations students and their relationship to the CTE curriculum, state assessments, and school accountability Comprehensive understanding of the requirements and application for CTE Medical Waivers and the impact on school accountability Comprehensive understanding of the importance of keeping student information confidential Comprehensive understanding of and the ability to facilitate the Concentrator Feedback Survey Comprehensive understanding of the process for administering and conveying the effects of WorkKeys results on school accountability Comprehensive understanding of how state CTE assessment data affects EVAAS Comprehensive understanding of the Occupation Course of Study program and its relationship to the CTE curriculum and assessments Comprehensive understanding of the process of reporting credentials Ability to access and proficiently use various technologies, social media, and word processing programs Ability to assess and evaluate CTE and IT programs and make recommendations for improvement, as necessary Ability to maintain and complete accurate records and statistics, and to develop meaningful reports from that information Ability to oversee the development and implementation of appropriate CTE and IT programs Ability to interpret policies and procedures Ability to develop long-range plans Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments, including Central Office staff, principals, faculty, students, parents, school personnel, vendors, and members of the business community Ability to show initiative and be self-directed Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills that include thinking and problem-solving Ability to effectively supervise subordinates and provide evaluations for job performance Ability to abide by, and demonstrate through interaction with others, electronic media etiquette Ability to abide by, and demonstrate through interaction with others, ethical standards of honesty and professional integrity EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any CTE program area, Curriculum Development, Instructional Technology, or equivalent Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching in a public school setting CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Current North Carolina Teacher Licensure, especially in any CTE program or Curriculum Development-related area Principal K-12, Curriculum Specialist, Educational Specialists, or CTE Support Services add-on licensure. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Program Administration, Curriculum Development, CTE programs, or any equivalent area Certification as a School Administrator Eight (8) or more years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience in a public school setting ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage federal, state, and local Career and Technical Education budgets, as well as the Arts local budgets Follow guidelines for Federal Career and Technical Education performance indicators and oversee the Local Planning System with regard to accomplishing OCS strategies for improvement Direct and promote Career and Technical Education programs of study, curriculum, and state testing Serve as Project Manager for the Orange County Schools Hands for Habitat program, including, but not limited to, planning and promoting participation by K-12 students, collaborating with Habitat regarding grants, overseeing the kickoff and Lego blitz, as well as the end-of-year celebration Serve as the liaison on SHAC (Student and Staff Health Advisory Committee) and promote staff wellness Collaborate with the Curriculum and Instruction Team regarding preparation and readiness for teachers to instruct students in all Arts classes and programs Assist Arts teachers and directors with programming and special events Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Secondary Instruction/Athletics WORKING CONDITIONSPHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is considered light physical work requiring up to 20 pounds of force. WORK ENVIRONMENT Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations Reviewed by: Employee's Signature Date Approval by: Supervisor's Signature Date The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee's work location, reviewed with the employee by the employee's immediate supervisor, revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Created: 2026-03-10