Director of Career and Technical Education, and CCMR

United Independent School District Department of Human Resources DIRECTOR OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, AND CCMR Curriculum and Instruction Department Primary Purpose: Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the Career and Technical Education Department and the College and Career Readiness School Models, ensuring that educational programs are implemented to deliver meaningful and engaging learning experiences designed to meet students' individual and full learning potential. Educational Qualifications: Master's Degree Texas Principal or Mid-Management Certificate TEXAS-Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS) and TEXAS-Principal Evaluation Support System (T-PESS) A minimum of ten (10) years of combined experience as a teacher and/or campus administrator, or district-level administrator/coordinator Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness, and interpret complex instructional data Ability to evaluate and provide instructional leadership and management of all school instructional programs Ability to utilize technological advances as an integral part of curriculum planning, delivery, and assessment Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Major Responsibilities and Duties: Domain 1: Strong Leadership and Planning

1. Actively leads, shares, and models related policy, ethics, and standards of practice to build capacity with other district and campus leaders.
2. Ensures efficient and effective operations are upheld with instruction as the priority.
3. Leverages strategic planning as a high-level leadership process to sustain a high-performing culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability for all CTE, ECHS, and CCMR programs.
4. Serves as a driving force in initiating and managing change with clear solutions, resilience, and productivity
5. Identifies, cultivates, and sustains collaborative partnerships with higher education institutions, industry leaders, and local businesses to create seamless pathways for college and career opportunities.
6. Relentlessly focuses on identifying solutions when presented with challenges, and shifts challenges to opportunities.
7. Oversees the planning, development, and execution of federal (e.g., Perkins), state, and local budgets; supervises department spending to maximize program support.
8. Assists and manages additional state, federal, and grant funding opportunities for CTE, CCMR, and Dropout Recovery initiatives. Domain 2: Effective, Well-Supported Campus Administrators
9. Collaborates with campus leaders to recruit, support, and retain highly effective CTE, ECHS, and CCMR educators and staff.
10. Establishes a clear culture of systemic support strategies that provide timely, targeted, and campus-tailored assistance.
11. Conducts calibrated observations and provides actionable feedback to build leadership capacity and enhance instruction. Director of Career and Technical Education (continued
12. Facilitates access to CTE and CCMR instructional resources and aligns professional development with both educator needs and workforce/industry trends.
13. Participates in establishing a robust system of personalized, data-informed professional development with systematic follow-up.
14. Supports the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program in collaboration with C&I Departments to enhance teacher effectiveness and student growth. Domain 3: Positive District Culture
15. Assists in maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive work and learning environment that promotes high expectations for all students.
16. Models high expectations for self and others across all programs.
17. Connects all department initiatives, decisions, and resource allocations to the Mission of the Curriculum and Instruction Department.
18. Systematically tracks and analyzes CTE, ECHS, and CCMR performance data with leadership teams to proactively identify and address learning concerns.
19. Communicates, applies, and upholds routines and procedures that reflect District values, goals, and standards.
20. Addresses and mediates parental and community concerns regarding CCMR and CTE program participation. Domain 4: High Quality Curriculum and Assessment
21. Provides overall direction and leadership for the coordination of College and Career Readiness School Models (CCRSM), CTE program pathways, and enrichment initiatives.
22. Monitors and supports district-wide CTE instructional programs and ECHS Programs aligned to the strategic plan and provides results-based reports to stakeholders.
23. Consistently builds capacity with district and campus administrators to know and understand essential/powerful learning standards, criteria for success with students, pacing expectations, and overall alignment of high-quality curricula and assessments.
24. Coordinates departmental curricular creation/revision, rewriting, and course distribution for CTE and ECHS related programs.
25. Establishes calendars with clear checkpoints, embedded corrective instruction, and spiraling for all students.
26. Keeps abreast of state/federal legal requirements, policy updates, and accountability metrics affecting CTE, CCMR, and post-secondary reporting. Domain 5: Effective Instruction
27. Builds capacity with campus and district leaders to lead highly productive meetings and tasks with clear outcomes for staff and student performance.
28. Systematically adheres to and models high levels of implementation of written protocols and processes.
29. Supervises, directs, and evaluates the performance of CTE instructional coordinators, CCMR program staff, and assigned department personnel.
30. Consistently provides feedback on and monitors the revisions to plans, the implementation of district initiatives and requirements, and the levels of student mastery for all programs being utilized for instruction.
31. Empowers, challenges, and supports staff with comprehensive data management and analysis systems.
32. Collects and analyzes district-wide data for instructional programs that are necessary to inform district/campus practices and meet federal, state, and local reporting requirements. Distance Learning and Virtual Instruction Duties and Responsibilities In the event of a school closure in response to a disaster, flood, extreme weather condition, fuel curtailment, epidemic, pandemic, or other calamities, the following duties and responsibilities will be added to the above-listed Major Job Responsibilities and Duties, as directed by the Superintendent.
33. Usage of personal equipment, including but not limited to personal cellular phone, personal computer, and personal internet service when working from home during a District closure due to government or Board orders or during an emergency affecting normal District operations.
34. Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives. Working Conditions: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Director of Career and Technical Education (continued) Distance Learning Working Conditions: Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer; use of and access to phone system; video/instructional equipment; and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting Motion: Repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists Environment: Work from inside the home or location other than the school building Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours Terms of Employment: Wage / Hour Status: Exempt Minimum Salary: $82,844 Pay Grade: 7 Minimum Work Days: 224 Months: 12 Date Last Revised: 10/26 The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.