Director of Career and Technical Education
Director of Career and Technical Education
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Job Description
Job title
Director Career & Technical Education
Reports to
Chief Academic Officer
Terms of Employment
Salary; 12 Month Position
Salary
State Salary Schedule Local Supplement
FLSA Status
Exempt
General Statement of Job
The Director of Career & Technical Education (CTE) provides visionary leadership in developing implementing and overseeing highquality CTE programs that prepare students for college careers and credential attainment. The director ensures alignment with industry standards workforce needs and postsecondary education pathways while promoting credentialing opportunities that enhance student employability and career readiness.
Essential Job Functions
CTE Program Development & Implementation
- Lead and support the development of rigorous and relevant CTE pathways that align with state and industry standards.
- Expand career credentialing opportunities for students ensuring programs lead to industryrecognized certifications and technical assessments.
- Develop strategies to increase student participation and completion in credentialing programs.
- Collaborate with school leaders to integrate CTE programs across all schools ensuring accessibility for diverse student populations.
- Monitor program enrollment student performance and credential attainment to measure program effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) CTE requirements and all applicable regulations.
- Promote and enhance student leadership in clubs such as FFA FCCLA FBLA SkillsUSA and other CTErelated organizations.
Collaboration & Partnerships
- Establish and maintain strong partnerships with local businesses industries and higher education institutions to enhance student learning experiences.
- Work with business and industry leaders to identify emerging career trends and certification needs.
- Develop and oversee workbased learning opportunities including internships apprenticeships and job shadowing.
- Coordinate with community colleges and universities to create articulation agreements and dual enrollment opportunities.
Professional Development & Teacher Support
- Provide leadership in recruiting supporting and retaining highly qualified CTE teachers.
- Work with Human Resources to ensure CTE teachers obtain necessary licensure and industry credentials.
- Facilitate professional development for CTE educators on best instructional practices industry updates and certification requirements.
- Promote crossdisciplinary collaboration between CTE and core academic teachers to enhance careerfocused learning.
Funding & Grant Management
- Administer and manage local state and federal CTE funding including Perkins grants.
- Develop longterm financial strategies to expand credentialing opportunities and CTE infrastructure.
- Pursue additional funding through grants partnerships and workforce development initiatives.
Accountability & Data Management
- Maintain accurate data on student participation credential attainment and postsecondary outcomes.
- Develop and submit annual reports to the Superintendent and Board of Education detailing program effectiveness credentialing growth and areas for improvement.
- Implement continuous improvement plans to enhance student achievement and credential completion rates.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree in Education Career & Technical Education or a related field.
- North Carolina CTE Director Certification (or ability to obtain).
- Minimum five 5 years of experience in education preferably in CTE leadership.
- Experience in credentialing initiatives workforce development and program expansion.
- Strong understanding of Perkins funding industry certifications and NC DPI CTE standards.
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with businesses industry leaders and postsecondary institutions.
- Experience in budget management grant writing and securing external funding.
- Licensure Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in developing new CTE programs and increasing industry credentials.
- Knowledge of workforce trends and labor market needs to align CTE programming with job opportunities.
- Strong leadership communication and data analysis
Physical Requirements
- Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment including computers printers and telephones.
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel between school sites businesses and community partners.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at a desk while working on a computer.
- Requires occasional standing walking bending stooping and reaching to conduct school visits and program evaluations.
- Must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds such as reports training materials and equipment.
- Requires strong verbal communication skills for speaking engagements presentations and meetings.
- Ability to work in varied environments including school sites industrial settings and community partner locations.
Approved by:
Personnel Office
Reviewed:
2.28.2025
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
