Career and Technical Education Coordinator

Position Hours

Full-time extended workdays, occasional Saturdays, and frequent travel.

Length of Term/Employment

223 workdays / At-Will

Reports to

CCMR Director

Position Mission

Under the direction of the Director of College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR), this position strategically coordinates, monitors, and facilitates a quality CTE program aligned with district goals, long-range CTE plans, and comprehensive local needs assessments. The Coordinator provides district-level instructional leadership, supports the implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), and facilitates work-based learning, curriculum frameworks, and industry-based certifications while analyzing data to support special student populations.

Position Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from Accredited University (Master's Preferred)
• Certification in school administration (Preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of CTE classroom teaching experience
• Valid Texas CTE teaching certificate
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Working knowledge of federal and state code governing career and technical education

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated leadership in supporting instructional and campus-level initiatives
• Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures effectively
• Working understanding of the Texas Accountability System and CTE indicators
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders (staff, students, parents, and community partners)

Program Development & Evaluation

• Affiliate and evaluate student achievement data and program findings systematically to gauge effectiveness and inform instructional improvements
• Engage with district departments, campus personnel, business/industry, and higher education partners to create robust CTE Programs of Study
• Affiliate and implement Master Schedules to optimize CTE instructional programs
• Collaborate with the Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) team to ensure continuous curriculum renewal responsive to student needs
• Provide professional development to administration on collecting and evaluating CTE performance data to close achievement gaps

Student Support & Educational Placement

• Monitor student selection and placement in CTE programs to ensure progress toward "Completer" status
• Support CCMR Advisors in developing career pathways, coherent course sequencing, and four-year plans
• Identify local job opportunities and assist with post-secondary placement for students
• Provide career exploration resources, college information, and scholarship data to HS Advisors and MS Counselors
• Coordinate student experiences such as career days, field trips, course fairs, and guest speaker events

Communication & Community Engagement

• Articulate the district's CTE mission to the community to solicit support and encourage parent/community involvement
• Recruit local employers and businesses to provide work-based learning experiences for students
• Collaborate with campus administration on CTE Advisory Council initiatives
• Maintain active partnerships with post-secondary schools and community career agencies

Policies, Compliance & Reporting

• Audit and approve work-based training sites and program plans to ensure legal compliance and proper documentation
• Ensure accurate PEIMS coding for all CTE reports, including attendance, enrollment, staff assignments, and IBCs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Actively develop others towards goals through the use of timely and constructive feedback, targeted professional learning, personalized coaching, and recognition of accomplishments and strengths
• Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities to expand personal knowledge of best college, career, & military readiness practices and pedagogy, aligned with the district's CCMR vision

Charter & Community Responsibilities

• Convey the charter's mission to the public and encourage support in accomplishing the mission
• Illustrate understanding of Charter and community needs and begin activities to meet those needs
• Demonstrate use of productive and efficient skills to raise community and parent involvement
• Actively participate in student recruitment efforts

Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent and prolonged standing
• S stooping, bending, pulling and pushing required
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment and supplies