Coordinator of Career Technical Education in Columbus, Ohio at National Center for Urban Solutions

The Coordinator of Career Technical Education (CTE) is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing career technical education programs/services for Academy for Urban Scholars High Schools. The coordinator will provide leadership in curriculum development and maintenance for all Academy for Urban Scholars Campuses programs ensuring the curriculum meets state approved CTE standards. The coordinator is knowledgeable of CTE program development, implementation and reporting requirements. The coordinator will develop and implement professional development to ensure CTE teachers and programs at the Academy for Urban Scholars stay current in the latest changes at the state and federal level and will assist teachers as they strive to improve their curriculum and delivery of instruction. The coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the development of dual credit agreements with postsecondary partner(s). The coordinator serves as a resource to district administrators, businesses, agencies and non-profit organizations.

The coordinator will provide additional support and/or leadership in a variety of district and county projects. The coordinator will provide additional support and/or leadership in a variety of district and county projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of career technical education for Academy for Urban Scholars Campuses.

2. The coordinator will provide leadership to administration and teachers to ensure curriculum meets CTE

standards.

3. Responsible for development and management of the Academy for Urban Scholars Career Technical Education Budget.

4. Provides leadership to Academy for Urban Scholars Career administration and staff to develop new programs and

completes state required annual reviews.

5. Coordinates the preparation, documentation and delivery of all grants, forms and reports as required by

the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and the U.S. Department of Education.

6. Supervises, evaluates, and coordinates work for staff in the assigned area.

7. Establishes staff’s work timeliness and communicates project status with the superintendent or designee.

8. Designs and implements in-service training programs for CTE teachers and administrators.

9. Works with the Technology Coordinator to model appropriate technology use and integrate instructional

technology/media and software into the delivery of programs, services, and professional development

activities.

10. Designs and implements dual credit agreements with postsecondary schools for CTE programs.

11. Is primary liaison between business/industry and CTE programs. Building partnerships

12. Responsible for the coordination of work-based learning for CTE students.

13. Participates in board of education meetings and serves in special assignments as requested by the

superintendent.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Represents the district on educational advisory boards, community boards and commissions as requested

by the superintendent.

2. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Other:

Leadership and public relations skills through knowledge of the organization, administration of secondary

career technical education. Excellent verbal, written, electronic and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to effectively hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff. Ability to solve complex problems logically

and effectively, to work independently, to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate effective time

management skills. Demonstrated mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the essential duties of the

position. Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skills sets change

with technology and/or the needs of the district. Punctuality and good attendance are requirements for the

position. Ability to work a flexible workday, work week, and work year. Represents the district in a

professional manner always. Works successfully as a member of the team.

Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism always. Ability to exercise good judgment and make

decisions in accordance with board policies and established administrative guidelines.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work with various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality. Job responsibilities require

both inside and outside assignments. Traveling to Campuses monthly; Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After-hour work may be required. Must be able to work under stressful conditions and/or leadership in a variety of district and county projects.