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CTE Reporting & Compliance Specialist


Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CTE Reporting & Compliance Specialist

Kent ISD

Full time 260 day year-round position

Non-Union Hourly Classified Grade5 7.5 hours per day

In collaboration with the CTE Director and the Career Tech Education Consultant(s) the CTE Specialist will work with Kent County school districts PSAs businesses and community organizations to develop support and improve State-Approved Career Tech Ed programming and provide an ongoing link between the CTE Director and local CTE programs.

Additionally the CTE Specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of CTE reporting for Kent ISD State-Approved CTE programs. This also includes providing technical assistance to both Kent ISD and local school district staff for CTE reporting. Moreover it includes coordinating the CTE certification process for Annual Career Authorizations supporting the implementation and reporting of Work-based Learning and Student Leadership opportunities verifying post-secondary articulation agreement processes implementing student credential attainment systems and providing technical assistance/professional development to staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Act as liaison with local districts and coordinate the systematic implementation of the requirements of State-Approved CTE programming in collaboration with district staff.
  2. Work with teachers and school staff to support the annual updates and improvements coordinated with communication from the Office of Career & Tech Ed (OCTE).
  3. Develop and deliver content that supports the transitions required due to annual updates in CTEIS reporting to inform local reporters and update their practice.
  4. Establishes and maintains up-to-date knowledge of processes and procedures for reporting for CTE programming including CTEIS GEMS MEGS Navigator and PowerSchool systems.
  5. Coordinates and performs duties required for reporting KCTC CTE data and in compliance with state requirements for CTE programs.
  6. Verifies accurate reporting of LEA CTE data in compliance with all state requirements for CTE programs providing technical support and assistance as needed.
  7. Present professional development programs related to Career and Technical Education on a local district or regional basis based on county or district needs.
  8. Collect and share data on CTE activities in Kent County.
  9. Collect and develop resources to support the CTE programming and the CIP Self-Review process for local programs.
  10. Assist in representing Kent ISD at workshops conferences and meetings to remain current in the OCTE policy gather information about available programs/services and network around best practices related to CTE.
  11. Ensure that instructional staff and CTE Specialists maintain Annual Career Authorizations and/or substitute certifications.
  12. Responds to inquiries about compliance and reporting requirements and provides assistance in a courteous and professional manner.
  13. Prepares accurate correspondence (e.g. records reports letters etc.) as related to reporting and compliance functions makes copies and files documents as required by policy/law and as requested by administration.
  14. Prepares reports extracts data organizes data and formats data for a variety of purposes
  15. Other duties as assigned by the Director of CTE.

Job Qualifications:

  1. Associates Degree required. Bachelors Degree in public administration or related field (preferred).
  2. Experience with state-approved CTE programs in Michigan (preferred).
  3. Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to represent Kent ISD in a responsible and effective manner.
  4. Demonstrate leadership initiative resourcefulness and flexibility in program development to meet the needs of stakeholders.
  5. Reliable and predictable attendance is essential.
  6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite social media and database management. Working knowledge of CTEIS GEMS MEGS and PowerSchool systems preferred.
  7. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner.
  8. Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities on student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race ethnicity and socio-economic status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.

Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical dental and vision insurance; generous paid sick andvacation days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ethnicity religion sex (including gender identity or expression sexual orientation pregnancy childbirth or a related condition) age height weight familial status marital status military service veteran status genetic information disability or any other legally protected basis and prohibits unlawful discrimination including harassment and retaliation in any education program or activity that it operates including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX Section 504 the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources


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