Director of LaPorte County Career & Technical Education
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Director of LaPorte County Career & Technical Education
Michigan City Area Schools A.K. SMITH CAREER CENTER - Michigan City, Indiana
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Michigan City Area Schools
Job Details Job ID:
5148023
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Mar 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description Reports to:
Associate Superintendent
General Purpose The Director of Career and Technical Education is the administrator responsible for the administration of LaPorte County’s career and technical education programs. The Director provides services to all member districts for programs housed in the member districts as well as a centralized facility. The Director works extensively with state offices including the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet, the Indiana Department of Education, and the Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Districts.
For additional information about this position, LaPorte County CTE, and our community, visit: CTE Director
Responsibilities and Duties Accountability
Develop, evaluate and revise career and technical education programs to maintain compliance with state standards and industry trends
Regularly inform MCAS’s Board and superintendent’s advisory council concerning all aspects of career and technical education programming, planning, and staffing
Promote career and technical education throughout all La Porte County participating districts at all levels and assist with the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of instruction
Coordinate career and technical education student enrollment within the AK Smith Career Center within MCAS and participating districts
Recommend to the MCAS Board for approval to maintain and periodically revise career and technical education policies, procedures, and plans for program operation and development
Responsible for completing the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment(CLNA) Process in partnership with all partnering districts in accordance with the Federal Perkins Guidelines
Coordinate and supervise contracted career and technical education programs
Fiscal Management and Compliance
Serve as a contact person with the state relative to all approved career and technical education programs and coordinate all fiscal functions as necessary
Collect data relative to performance standards, follow-up information, and as required supporting state fiscal support to MCAS and partnering districts career and technical education programs
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, procedures, and policies
Recommend for Superintendent's Advisory Council approval and administer career and technical education budget(s)
Write grant applications, including Perkins, and monitor compliance with federal and state regulations in the administration of career and technical education grant programs and related grant programs
Assist member districts with the processing of all required reports
Assist member districts with compliance issues and on-site federal OCR audits
Ensure procedures are established to maintain inventory control of equipment, materials, and supplies in compliance with MCAS and Perkins procedures and conduct periodic audits
Curriculum and Instruction
Provide recommendations for comprehensive professional development of teachers and staff inclusive of career and technical education program curriculum and curriculum integration, including surveys and in-service workshops
Promote cooperative education, internships, shadowing, and apprenticeships as instructional methodologies
Develop and implement articulation and dual credit partnerships.
Maintain current knowledge of curriculum development and instructional strategies resulting in effective education design and delivery
Support and promote industry credentialing of programs, teachers, and students
Provide guidance to school principals, guidance counselors, and other applicable personnel in providing career and technical education opportunities for all students
Promote the development of career and technical student organizations to provide leadership training activities for students
Develop and maintain a follow-up evaluation instrument for career and technical education completers
Provide leadership and coordination for all area pre-vocational programs (upon request)
Community Involvement and Partnerships
Promote school and community relations with agencies, individuals, and groups throughout LaPorte County regarding the standards and relevance of career and technical education programs
Develop partnerships and relationships with key external stakeholders, such as business and industry associations, institutions of higher learning, chambers of commerce, workforce development agencies, and economic development agencies, that advocate the value of career and technical education by fostering high-skill, high-wage, or high demand career opportunities for students
Keep informed of legislation affecting career and technical education and provide legislators with information pertaining to such legislation
Participate and, as applicable, serve as an officer of the LaPorte County Building Trades Corporation and maintain the not-for-profit corporation financial records
Human Resources
Actively participate in recruitment, interview, hiring, supervision, discipline, and allocation of career and technical education personnel in accordance with MCAS policies and procedures
Coordinate and supervise CTE professional staff development programs and opportunities, both centralized and in member districts
Coordinate career and technical professional staff licensing and certification
Additional Building Responsibilities:
Serve as the administrator in charge of enrollment, attendance, and discipline for all students enrolled in classes located at the LaPorte County Career and Technical Center, including related record-keeping, development/implementation of student rules, and communication with students' district’s administration
Coordinate activities with the administration of all sending schools.
Provide a safe environment for all students and staff and oversee and conduct all fire, tornado, lockdown, and other emergency drills, and maintain related records
Serve as the administrator in charge of the blood-borne pathogens program, emergency preparedness plan, Hazardous Materials safety sheets, and asbestos records.
Recommend for Board approval and serve as the coordinator for field trips with the faculty including transportation arrangements
Serve as the supervisor of the building maintenance supervisor
Supervise the building treasurer in the administration of all financial reports related to book rental, supply, and extracurricular accounts.
Serve as the administrator that accepts donations made to the career center, subject to Board policies and approval, issues letters of acceptance, and maintains the records.
Serve as the administrator in charge of appointment of advisory committee members, and works with individual CTE teachers on the effective operation of their individual advisory committees.
Provide leadership for all facility utilization.
Provide the leadership for issuing all building keys and maintaining accurate records.
Serve as the building administrator for all technology.
Education and Experience
Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Possession of current, valid Indiana license as it applies to this position - Director of CTE
Minimum of five years of experience in career and technical education and administrative experience
Salary and Benefits Payment Type: Salary
Benefits: Per the Administrator and Staff Handbook (comprehensive medical, life insurance, ITRF)
*The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, 'Protected Classes'). This includes the Corporation’s employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation’s employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation’s environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Wendel McCollum, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager, Administration > Vocational/Career Education
Job Requirements
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Contact Information
Sally Clark
408 S Carroll
Michigan City, Indiana 46360
Phone: 219-873-2000
Email: s.clark@mcas.k12.in.us
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Michigan City Area Schools
Job Details Job ID:
5148023
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Mar 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description Reports to:
Associate Superintendent
General Purpose The Director of Career and Technical Education is the administrator responsible for the administration of LaPorte County’s career and technical education programs. The Director provides services to all member districts for programs housed in the member districts as well as a centralized facility. The Director works extensively with state offices including the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet, the Indiana Department of Education, and the Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Districts.
For additional information about this position, LaPorte County CTE, and our community, visit: CTE Director
Responsibilities and Duties Accountability
Develop, evaluate and revise career and technical education programs to maintain compliance with state standards and industry trends
Regularly inform MCAS’s Board and superintendent’s advisory council concerning all aspects of career and technical education programming, planning, and staffing
Promote career and technical education throughout all La Porte County participating districts at all levels and assist with the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of instruction
Coordinate career and technical education student enrollment within the AK Smith Career Center within MCAS and participating districts
Recommend to the MCAS Board for approval to maintain and periodically revise career and technical education policies, procedures, and plans for program operation and development
Responsible for completing the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment(CLNA) Process in partnership with all partnering districts in accordance with the Federal Perkins Guidelines
Coordinate and supervise contracted career and technical education programs
Fiscal Management and Compliance
Serve as a contact person with the state relative to all approved career and technical education programs and coordinate all fiscal functions as necessary
Collect data relative to performance standards, follow-up information, and as required supporting state fiscal support to MCAS and partnering districts career and technical education programs
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, procedures, and policies
Recommend for Superintendent's Advisory Council approval and administer career and technical education budget(s)
Write grant applications, including Perkins, and monitor compliance with federal and state regulations in the administration of career and technical education grant programs and related grant programs
Assist member districts with the processing of all required reports
Assist member districts with compliance issues and on-site federal OCR audits
Ensure procedures are established to maintain inventory control of equipment, materials, and supplies in compliance with MCAS and Perkins procedures and conduct periodic audits
Curriculum and Instruction
Provide recommendations for comprehensive professional development of teachers and staff inclusive of career and technical education program curriculum and curriculum integration, including surveys and in-service workshops
Promote cooperative education, internships, shadowing, and apprenticeships as instructional methodologies
Develop and implement articulation and dual credit partnerships.
Maintain current knowledge of curriculum development and instructional strategies resulting in effective education design and delivery
Support and promote industry credentialing of programs, teachers, and students
Provide guidance to school principals, guidance counselors, and other applicable personnel in providing career and technical education opportunities for all students
Promote the development of career and technical student organizations to provide leadership training activities for students
Develop and maintain a follow-up evaluation instrument for career and technical education completers
Provide leadership and coordination for all area pre-vocational programs (upon request)
Community Involvement and Partnerships
Promote school and community relations with agencies, individuals, and groups throughout LaPorte County regarding the standards and relevance of career and technical education programs
Develop partnerships and relationships with key external stakeholders, such as business and industry associations, institutions of higher learning, chambers of commerce, workforce development agencies, and economic development agencies, that advocate the value of career and technical education by fostering high-skill, high-wage, or high demand career opportunities for students
Keep informed of legislation affecting career and technical education and provide legislators with information pertaining to such legislation
Participate and, as applicable, serve as an officer of the LaPorte County Building Trades Corporation and maintain the not-for-profit corporation financial records
Human Resources
Actively participate in recruitment, interview, hiring, supervision, discipline, and allocation of career and technical education personnel in accordance with MCAS policies and procedures
Coordinate and supervise CTE professional staff development programs and opportunities, both centralized and in member districts
Coordinate career and technical professional staff licensing and certification
Additional Building Responsibilities:
Serve as the administrator in charge of enrollment, attendance, and discipline for all students enrolled in classes located at the LaPorte County Career and Technical Center, including related record-keeping, development/implementation of student rules, and communication with students' district’s administration
Coordinate activities with the administration of all sending schools.
Provide a safe environment for all students and staff and oversee and conduct all fire, tornado, lockdown, and other emergency drills, and maintain related records
Serve as the administrator in charge of the blood-borne pathogens program, emergency preparedness plan, Hazardous Materials safety sheets, and asbestos records.
Recommend for Board approval and serve as the coordinator for field trips with the faculty including transportation arrangements
Serve as the supervisor of the building maintenance supervisor
Supervise the building treasurer in the administration of all financial reports related to book rental, supply, and extracurricular accounts.
Serve as the administrator that accepts donations made to the career center, subject to Board policies and approval, issues letters of acceptance, and maintains the records.
Serve as the administrator in charge of appointment of advisory committee members, and works with individual CTE teachers on the effective operation of their individual advisory committees.
Provide leadership for all facility utilization.
Provide the leadership for issuing all building keys and maintaining accurate records.
Serve as the building administrator for all technology.
Education and Experience
Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Possession of current, valid Indiana license as it applies to this position - Director of CTE
Minimum of five years of experience in career and technical education and administrative experience
Salary and Benefits Payment Type: Salary
Benefits: Per the Administrator and Staff Handbook (comprehensive medical, life insurance, ITRF)
*The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, 'Protected Classes'). This includes the Corporation’s employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation’s employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation’s environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Wendel McCollum, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager, Administration > Vocational/Career Education
Job Requirements
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Contact Information
Sally Clark
408 S Carroll
Michigan City, Indiana 46360
Phone: 219-873-2000
Email: s.clark@mcas.k12.in.us
Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government‑issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.
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