Job Title:  Assistant Director

Department/Campus: Career & Technical Education

Pay Grade:  Administrative/Professional

Primary Purpose:

Provide leadership and coordination to provide an aligned and articulated instructional program for Career & Technical Education.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree preferred from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate. CTE area preferred.

Valid Texas Mid-management certificate required.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness
• Knowledge of planning, staff development, and accreditation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and technology skills
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills, and relate positively to the staff
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in the use of computers and computer software

Experience:

Five years teaching experience in Career & Technical Education preferred. Administrator experience preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate the review, development, and revision of all Career & Technical Education programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines, and teaching plans.
• Collaborate with directors and campus principals in developing and supervising the Career & Technical Education programs.
• Plan, improve, and oversee assessment for Career & Technical Education.
• Coordinate the ordering and use of Career & Technical Education instructional aids and materials.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness.
• Engage web-based tools for communication, dissemination of information and productivity.
• Assist in the preparation of the budget and administration of the Career & Technical Education departmental budget for supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Plan and provide staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff in Career & Technical Education and general C&I related processes.
• Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in Career & Technical Education.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation.
• Assist in communicating information to parent and community members about school programs.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Conduct extensive surveys to determine needs at specific levels of education district wide.
• Coordinate a district wide staff development calendar.
• Serve as a resource to teachers, principals, district staff, and the community.
• Research best practice related to specialized areas and work to secure training.
• Establish a database to track attendance and follow-up on all scheduled training.
• Assist in the development efforts for district professional development publications, including online catalogs for training opportunities.
• Research best practice related to specialized areas and work to secure training.
• Secure consultants, speakers and presenters.
• Disseminate training information through professional development catalog, newsletters, and website.
• Conduct evaluations related to scheduled training.
• Develop creative ways to deliver training to all Career & Technical Education staff
• Determine when out of district training is necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, electronic mobile devices, projector, video display monitor and telephone

Working Conditions

Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described 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 and expectations.

Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned. Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate.  The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail.  There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress.  The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance expected.