Job Title: Director of Strategic Programs and Communications

Exemption Status/Test: Salary Exempt

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent Date Revised:

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage district career and technology education program and facilities to meet student needs. Serve as instructional leader in development and improvement of instructional programs in career and technology education.

Implement state and federally mandated student assessment programs for the district. Ensure security and integrity of testing materials and data in accordance with state and federal requirements.

Work under minimal supervision to organize and perform the routine work activities of the public information office. Assist with preparation of written materials for district publications.

Promote positive public relations between the school district and community. Prepare and provide information to the public about the activities goals and policies of the school district. Distribute pertinent information about the district and its activities to employees.

This role provides expert guidance on measuring student growth through various models leads expansion efforts into specialized areas such as CTE and Special Programs and ensures that district assessment data is valid reliable and audit-ready.

Responsible for hiring all district substitutes. Act as the primary point-of-contact at the district for substitutes and maintain the system for filling substitute assignments.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors Degree

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets databases and do word processing

Ability to perform basic math

Ability to read speak and understand English

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

3-5 years of experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Career and Technology

• Oversee the development of innovative career and technology instructional programs and ensure that curricular documents instructional support materials student assessment instruments and admission criteria are in place for each program. Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
• Identify and define local job opportunities for students. Recruit employers to hire students and work with the district to make opportunities for experience learning available.
• Assume responsibility for career and technology education facilities and ensure that equipment and materials are available and in optimal operating condition.
• Evaluate the career and technology program effectiveness based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed.
• Ensure that student progress is evaluated and that findings are used to make career and technology program more effective.

District Testing

• Implement state and federally mandated student assessment programs for the district. Ensure security and integrity of testing materials and data in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Maintain and ensure integrity of testing data. Ensure all materials and data are submitted within established timelines.
• Compile maintain file and secure all reports records and other required documents.

Teacher Incentive Allotment

• Manage District Level Assessments and Programs for determining Student Growth Measures
• Maintain student and teacher level data and lead the process for recommending teacher designations
• Communicate effectively the TIA plan and process to the teachers and staff

Communications / PR

• Serve as the information liaison between the school district and the community. Serve as district spokesperson and coordinate media coverage including preparing press releases and publishing articles and photos in local media and other publications.

• Ensure that public information activities contribute to the attainment of district goals and objectives.
• Design prepare and edit district publications including newsletters recruitment brochures programs for special events and other publications.

• Maintain confidentiality and follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; imaging equipment

Posture: Frequent walking standing bending/stooping and reaching. Occasional pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light to moderate lifting and carrying (less than 44 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Required Experience:

Director