Director - Career and Technical Education (CTE) Job at Chandler Unified School D

CLASSIFICATION: ADMINISTRATIVE

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR - CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

CALENDAR: 2611A (12 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 128 ADMINISTRATOR SALARY SCHEDULE

Job Goal:

The Career & Technical Education Director provides visionary leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate high-quality CTE programs that prepare students for college, careers, and lifelong learning. This role ensures alignment with industry standards, state and federal requirements, and district goals while fostering partnerships with businesses, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations. The Director oversees curriculum development, program compliance, and resource allocation to support innovative, equitable, and workforce-driven learning opportunities for all students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree and Administrative Coursework in the Education-related field

• Demonstrated classroom teaching ability: minimum three years of teaching experience preferred

• Knowledge of standards and research-based instruction

• Successful administrative experience

Core Job Functions:

Program Development & Oversight

• Design, implement, and evaluate CTE programs aligned with industry standards, state and federal requirements, and district goals.

• Ensure curriculum relevance to workforce needs and emerging technologies.

Compliance & Accountability

• Maintain adherence to all state, federal, and district regulations governing CTE programs.

• Prepare and submit required reports, documentation, and audits.

Partnerships & Community Engagement

• Establish and sustain partnerships with local businesses, industry leaders, and postsecondary institutions.

• Promote work-based learning opportunities, internships, and apprenticeships for students.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage budgets for CTE programs, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

• Oversee procurement of equipment and instructional materials to support program goals.

Staffing & Professional Development

• Recruit, hire, and retain qualified CTE instructors and support staff.

• Provide ongoing professional development to ensure instructional excellence and compliance with certification requirements.

Student Success & Outcomes

• Monitor student achievement, credential attainment, and career readiness indicators.

• Implement strategies to improve enrollment, completion rates, and postsecondary transitions.

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.

• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.

• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.

• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.

• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues

• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members

• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual

• Be flexible and adaptable to change

• Positively accept direction

• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district

• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills

• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job

• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis

• Be a positive role model for students

• Adhere to District and school rules and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.

• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.

• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.

• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.