Coordinator – CTE Special Projects & Campus Support

Days per Year: 226

Min: $81722

Mid: $98459

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Coordinator CTE Special Projects & Campus Support

REPORTS TO:Director of Career and Technical Education

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:Exempt

PAY GRADE:AI 3

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Coordinator CTE Special Projects & Campus Support provides districtwide leadership coordination and direct campus support for the implementation continuous improvement and strategic expansion of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The coordinator leads assigned CTE initiatives and special projects; manages CTE-related College Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) and Industry-Based Certification (IBC) improvement efforts; and supports campuses in strengthening student participation achievement pathway completion certification attainment and postsecondary readiness.

The coordinator supports the development implementation evaluation and continuous improvement of CTE Programs of Study and career pathways based on student needs workforce demand postsecondary opportunities state requirements and District priorities. The position works collaboratively with CTE leadership to conduct systematic reviews of existing programs and pathways evaluate opportunities for program expansion strengthen course sequencing and program sustainability and ensure alignment with current Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements.

The coordinator provides instructional and operational support to campus administrators counselors teachers and other stakeholders by analyzing performance data supporting master scheduling and student pathway development coordinating targeted improvement strategies facilitating professional learning and monitoring program implementation. The coordinator also develops systems reports dashboards and recommendations that enable CTE leadership and campus teams to make informed decisions and improve student outcomes.

All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity support organizational goals communicate in a clear and respectful manner champion the needs of students demonstrate a commitment to service and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in a Career and Technical Education program area or other appropriate Texas educator certification.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching CTE instructional leadership or related educational experience.
• Experience analyzing student performance CTE CCMR accountability certification or other educational performance data.
• Experience collaborating with campus or district leadership to implement instructional programmatic or student achievement initiatives.

Preferred

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university.
• Mid-Management Principal or other applicable instructional leadership certification.
• Five or more years of successful educational experience.
• Experience providing instructional coaching professional development curriculum support or campus-level instructional leadership.
• Experience with CCMR Industry-Based Certifications and CTE Programs of Study.
• Experience supporting master scheduling student pathway development or CTE program implementation.
• Experience coordinating districtwide initiatives special projects student events or community partnerships.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of CTE curriculum Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) TEA Programs of Study and state and federal CTE requirements.
• Knowledge of CCMR accountability measures Industry-Based Certifications CTE concentrator and completer requirements and student outcome measures.
• Knowledge of CTE program development program evaluation curriculum alignment and instructional resource selection.
• Knowledge of master scheduling course sequencing student pathway development and graduation planning as they relate to CTE.
• Knowledge of effective instructional practices assessment intervention and progress-monitoring strategies.
• Ability to analyze student achievement certification enrollment pathway and program performance data and translate findings into actionable improvement strategies.
• Ability to develop and maintain performance dashboards tracking tools reports and progress-monitoring systems.
• Ability to provide instructional leadership coaching professional development technical assistance and differentiated campus support.
• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations regarding program improvement expansion modification or discontinuation.
• Strong project management strategic planning organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish project plans timelines milestones deliverables and accountability measures and manage work through completion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and districtwide initiatives while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with campus administrators counselors teachers District departments postsecondary institutions workforce organizations and business and industry partners.
• Ability to interpret and communicate state requirements District expectations performance data and technical information to diverse audiences.
• Effective oral written presentation facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently exercise sound professional judgment and operate effectively within a collaborative team environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

CCMR Industry-Based Certification & Performance Management

• Lead and coordinate assigned CTE-related CCMR initiatives and implement strategies designed to increase student attainment of CCMR indicators and Industry-Based Certifications.
• Monitor district campus program pathway course and student-level CCMR and IBC performance to identify trends achievement gaps implementation concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop maintain and continuously improve dashboards certification tracking systems student outcome reports projections and other progress-monitoring tools.
• Establish processes for monitoring student progress toward Industry-Based Certifications and other assigned CTE performance indicators.
• Collaborate with campus administrators counselors teachers and CTE staff to develop targeted interventions remediation plans certification preparation strategies and other supports based on identified student and program needs.
• Provide CTE leadership and campus stakeholders with regular performance updates projections analyses and recommendations regarding CCMR certification attainment pathway completion and related student outcomes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of assigned improvement strategies and recommend adjustments when expected progress is not demonstrated.

CTE Program Development Pathways & Curriculum

• Coordinate and support the development implementation expansion evaluation and continuous improvement of CTE Programs of Study and career pathways.
• Support CTE leadership in conducting the Districts systematic review and alignment of existing CTE pathways to ensure compliance with TEA requirements and responsiveness to student needs workforce demand postsecondary opportunities and District priorities.
• Analyze student interest enrollment patterns pathway completion labor-market information postsecondary opportunities facilities staffing equipment financial requirements and other relevant factors when evaluating new or existing CTE programs.
• Develop recommendations regarding the creation expansion modification consolidation or discontinuation of CTE programs and pathways based on identified needs and available evidence.
• Coordinate or support the evaluation and selection of CTE curriculum instructional resources digital platforms equipment and industry-aligned materials consistent with TEKS Programs of Study IBC requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Collaborate with campus administrators and counselors to strengthen master scheduling course sequencing prerequisite alignment student pathway progression and successful completion of CTE Programs of Study.
• Identify barriers that may limit student access to or successful completion of CTE pathways and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Monitor implementation of new or revised programs and provide follow-up support to promote fidelity quality sustainability and desired student outcomes.

Instructional Leadership & Campus Support

• Provide differentiated instructional leadership coaching technical assistance and direct support to campuses to strengthen CTE instruction program implementation and student achievement.
• Conduct campus program and classroom visits to monitor implementation assess instructional and operational needs identify effective practices and determine necessary follow-up support.
• Provide timely feedback and recommendations to appropriate CTE and campus personnel based on observations data program reviews and identified needs.
• Plan develop coordinate and facilitate professional learning related to CTE curriculum TEKS alignment instructional practices assessment readiness IBC preparation program implementation and other identified priorities.
• Analyze student achievement assessment certification enrollment participation pathway completion and other program-performance data to guide instructional and program improvement.
• Collaborate with CTE Program Specialists campus administrators counselors teachers and other stakeholders to identify campus needs establish improvement strategies and monitor implementation.
• Develop resources tools guidance and processes that strengthen consistency and quality of CTE implementation across campuses.

Special Projects Student Engagement & Partnerships

• Lead and coordinate assigned CTE special projects strategic initiatives career exploration activities student experiences pathway showcases competitions and other districtwide initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that establish objectives timelines milestones responsibilities deliverables resources and measures of success for assigned initiatives.
• Monitor implementation of assigned projects identify barriers or risks coordinate necessary interventions and communicate progress to CTE leadership.
• Coordinate CTE recruitment awareness and engagement strategies with middle and high schools to increase student and family understanding of Programs of Study career pathways Industry-Based Certifications and postsecondary opportunities.
• Develop and support strategies designed to increase equitable student participation in and successful completion of high-quality CTE programs.
• Collaborate with colleges universities business and industry partners workforce organizations community organizations and other stakeholders to expand career exploration postsecondary work-based learning certification and industry-connected opportunities for students.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of grant-funded initiatives pilot programs new program launches and other projects designed to strengthen or expand CTE opportunities.
• Represent the CTE department at assigned District campus community postsecondary and industry meetings and events.

Program Evaluation Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor assigned CTE programs and initiatives for alignment with TEA requirements District expectations approved Programs of Study grant requirements and other applicable standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation records reports and supporting evidence related to assigned programs initiatives performance measures and projects.
• Conduct research and remain current regarding TEA requirements CCMR accountability measures Programs of Study Industry-Based Certifications emerging instructional practices postsecondary opportunities and regional labor-market trends.
• Use research performance data stakeholder feedback and program outcomes to recommend changes designed to improve program quality student access efficiency sustainability and student outcomes.
• Prepare reports presentations data analyses executive summaries and recommendations for CTE leadership District administration campuses and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with CTE leadership in the development and monitoring of annual goals priorities performance measures and strategic initiatives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with campus and District personnel and provide responsive solutions-oriented service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Protect the confidentiality of student employee and District information and comply with applicable laws regulations policies and administrative procedures.
• Exemplify professionalism adhere to the Texas Educators Code of Ethics support District policies and philosophy and demonstrate conduct consistent with the expectations of a District administrator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively; interpret policy procedures regulations data and technical information; analyze complex information and solve problems; manage multiple priorities and deadlines; exercise sound professional judgment; maintain attention to detail; work independently and collaboratively; and maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent sitting standing walking bending and reaching; occasional lifting carrying pushing or pulling; prolonged use of computer and other office equipment; frequent districtwide travel between campuses and facilities; occasional travel outside the District; and occasional prolonged or irregular work hours associated with District campus student community or CTE-related events.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties or skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

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