2026-27 CTE Photography Teacher .2 Horizon HS

CTE Photography Teacher

Location: Horizon High School

FTE: .2

Non-Interim Position

Start Date: 7/27/2026

Purpose Statement

The job of Career and Technical Education Specialist is done for the purpose of providing support for the Director of Career and Technical Education and the efficient operation of the Career and Technical Education Department with specific responsibilities for assisting the direction of assigned programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; helping achieve defined objectives by planning evaluating developing implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; collaborating with teachers other professional staff and administrators in addressing CTE issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from stakeholders regarding the CTE instructional program.

This job reports to the Director of Career and Technical Education.

Essential Functions

Serve as point person for Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) advisors.

Organize and implement West-MECs Total Quality Indicators (TQI) evaluation and compliance process for all 5 PVUSD high schools CTE programs; complete yearly action plan for each schools CTE programs.

Organize and implement the State Department of Education CTE divisions program compliance process for all PVUSD CTE programs.

Organize and implement annual officer leadership training sessions for CTSO chapters.

Serve as point person for CTE dual enrollment courses working in collaboration with the community college (districts assigned coordinating college); provide support for dual enrollment teachers.

Serve as point person for CTE Arizona Programs of Study; provide leadership and coordination in the development of courses of study.

Develop and maintain CTE promotional/informational brochures mailers charts and goods.

Serve as point person for PVUSD course catalog: work with teachers on new course requests; assist in development of course descriptions and get approval from program area teachers; determine course fees; submit requests to Director of Curriculum; after Governing Board approval of courses work with counselors on coherent sequence.

Serve as CTE representative at district Assistant Principals/Lead Counselors (AP/C) meetings.

Serve as CTE representative at district Counseling Leadership Team (CLT) meetings.

Serve as point person for all CTE Instructional Division Leader (IDL) communication; assist with the development and implementation of CTE IDL meetings.

Coordinate the West-MEC CTSO Outstanding Chapter application process for all CTSO advisors.

Research and complete a CTE course enrollment numbers report for each semester of the school year.

Composes prepares assembles and maintains informational materials such as correspondence agendas research contacts CTSO information and other pertinent lists; collects and compiles statistical financial or other diverse and specialized information including department policies and procedures.

Advise and assist teachers in the CTE certification process.

Provide support for all CTE teachers and programs CTE curriculum instruction professional development trainings data gathering and marketing efforts.

Attend all West-MEC local directors meetings; serve on various West-MEC committees and sub-committees.

Field parent calls regarding PVUSD CTE course offerings.

Assist with grant management for the Perkins Grant including developing yearly goals and amendments.

Assist with West-MEC mid-year and final narrative and financial reports.

Assist with development and implementation of CTE professional development and PLC training sessions.

Assist the director and support teachers in accomplishing program improvement goals and objectives.

Assist the director in determining teacher capital and instructional materials needs.

Assist with faculty recruitment.

Support CTE vision and mission.

Other functions

Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and applying curriculum and instructional techniques.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percentages and/or ratios; read technical information; compose a variety of documents; facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include professional learning communities; appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; behavioral management strategies; assessment instruments and techniques; methods of instruction and training; materials and tools used in assigned skilled trade; principles of customer service general office operations and records and database management; and principles of business English grammar spelling and preparation of correspondence.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.

Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create actions plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; adhering to all district policies and procedures and skill in reading interpreting understanding and applying relevant federal state and local grant fund accounting.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods and directing other persons within a small work unit. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing pulling stooping kneeling crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting 20% walking and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury.

Experience: Job-related experience is desired.

Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area

Equivalency:

Required testing:

Certificates and Licenses

Arizona teaching certificate

SEI endorsement required

CTE Industrial and Emerging Technologies Certificate

Continuing Educ./Training: Clearances

Criminal background clearance

Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Required Experience:

IC