About the role
Role and Purpose
The primary role of the Career & Technical Education Specialist will be to work directly with the Coordinator of Career & Technical Education, faculty, and Central Office departments to ensure the further development and sustainability of the district's CTE programs.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required
- Valid Texas CTE teaching certification (preferred)
Experience Required:
- Five years of successful classroom teaching experience
- Knowledge of Career and Technical Education programs
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and conduct teacher professional development
- Knowledge of new and emerging technologies in business and industry
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
I. Instructional Management
- Oversee curriculum development and implementation
- Coordinate and conduct teacher professional development
- Oversee Career and Technical Education Programs
II. School/Organization Climate
- Supports the district-wide goals and objectives for school and organization climate
- Relates to all Career and Technical Education staff and students in ways that convey equality and mutual respect
- Responds appropriately to situations that could impair the teaching and learning process or could threaten safety and wellbeing of students and staff
III. School/Organizational Improvement
- Work with teachers to meet instructional needs of all students
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Career and Technical Education
- Work with Special Education department to help ensure equal access for all students.
- Work with CTE teachers to develop curriculum in support of district goals and Strategic Plan
IV. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
- Assist in the selection of textbooks, resource materials, and other instructional media
- Assist in developing the annual Career and Technical Education plan and other TEA reports
- Collect data, prepare reports, and develop needs assessments for CTE and Carl Perkins legislation
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Career and Technical dual credit programs
V. Student Management
- Serve as liaison between Career and Technical Education director, teachers, counselors, and students
- Work with teachers to meet instructional needs of all students
VI. School/Community Relations
- Assist in conducting business and industry needs analysis for program development
- Promote Career and Technical Education programs in the schools and community, including technical dual credit programs
- Coordinate activities such as career days, course fairs, career awareness field trips, and registration in CTE programs
- Disseminate information about Career and Technical programs to students, parents, and the community
- Maintain CTE website
- Develop CTE promotional and marketing materials to students and community
VII. Professional Growth and Development
- Prompt in carrying out duties
- Adequately demonstrates good judgment in decision making (involves others when appropriate)
- Participates in professional development and training programs
- Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the AISD and TEA code of ethics
- Stays current on trends in business and industry
- Balances independent time management with the ability to gather and integrate team expertise to achieve optimal outcomes
VIII. Miscellaneous
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Career and Technical Education
IX. Working Conditions:
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
- Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
- Motion: Moderate walking
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
- Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress, with frequent interruptions.
Duty Days 243
Pay Grade Admin Professional 3
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