Industry Development Specialist (Health and Education CTE Programs)

About the role

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking an Industry Development Specialist to work directly with students, staff, and administration at the school level to provide expertise in the operation and delivery of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to high school students. This role also supports all like CTE programs throughout the District to ensure equity in the quality, capacity, and access to all CTE students.

Responsibilities

• Maintains CTE programs to ensure implementation fidelity.
• Organizes and conducts regular on-site CTE programmatic evaluations/observations.
• Provides technical assistance to industry-specific Career and Technical Education programs in CTE high schools and CTE programs in non-CTE high schools.
• Plans, develops, and implements innovative programs in alignment with emerging high-priority occupations (regional, state, and federal).
• Analyzes the labor market and stays updated on new and emerging developments; makes recommendations for the development and approval of new CTE programs, revisions to existing programs, and/or the termination of obsolete programs.
• Plans, develops, implements, and maintains partnerships with business and industry, postsecondary, and community partners.
• Establishes and participates in various committees and task forces to help develop and evaluate programs.
• Administers processes for program evaluation.
• Researches and identifies industry-specific materials and equipment for use in the respective CTE program and follows the budgeting and procurement process through to the installation phase.
• Assists in the development and implementation of recruitment activities for CTE programs.
• Facilitates strategic planning processes in industry-specific CTE program areas.
• Provides administrative support and serves as a resource to school-level administration, career development specialists, and teachers.
• Researches, identifies, and coordinates industry-recognized student and/or teacher certifications as relevant to their specific industry.
• Serves as the champion and ambassador for their respective industry area.
• Develops and manages budget allocations and expenditures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six years of full-time, paid, professional experience in career and technical education or a related field which have included responsibility for program development and implementation and industry certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six years of full-time, paid, professional experience in career and technical education or a related field which have included responsibility for program development and implementation and included working with high school students in a dynamic urban school system.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, trends, and developments in career and technical education.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in the design, coordination, and provision of professional development activities.
• Able to assess the effectiveness of programmatic activities and make cogent recommendations for modifications as needed.
• Ability to use organizational methods to handle multiple projects through to completion.
• Ability to design and implement staff and student orientation programs.
• Ability to use a personal computer for word processing and data management.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Benefits

The School District of Philadelphia offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary grade for this position is 0032 with a starting salary of $66,637.

Schedule

This is a regular employee position with an exempt status and no overtime.