Technical Applications Program (TAP) - Director/Instructor

Accepting applications through Monday, July 20 or until filled.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Generous leave: Sick, personal, and floating holiday.

Secure your future with a district paid retirement plan.

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DIRECT SUPERVISOR

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Assistant Superintendent / Chief Instructional Development Officer

SALARY RANGE

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CLASSIFICATION

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Exempt

CONTRACT

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12 - Month

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

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Yes

TRAVEL:

This position requires daily travel to partner school sites located within Autry Tech's district. Occasional travel (5%) outside the district may be required for professional development, meetings, or program-related activities.

LOCATION:

Enid, OK

PRIMARY FUNCTION

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Responsible for the development, leadership, instruction, and coordination of a foundational Career and Technical Education (CTE) program delivered in partnership to our participating partner schools. This position provides direct instruction to students while designing and implementing exploratory curriculum that introduces foundational technical skills, supports career awareness, and promotes informed decision-making regarding CTE pathways and workforce opportunities. The Director/Instructor oversees program operations, curriculum development, student recruitment, and partner school coordination to ensure effective program delivery, continuous improvement, and student readiness for future education and career choices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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Adhere to the Oklahoma Criteria for Effective Teaching and applicable Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers.
Provide direct instruction to students enrolled in the Technical Applications Program (TAP) at partner schools.
Develop and deliver foundational, exploratory instruction that introduces students to career pathways, technical concepts, and workforce readiness skills.
Design and implement curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials aligned with program goals, student development needs, and CTE pathways.
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs, abilities, and backgrounds of students.
Assess student learning using a variety of methods including projects, demonstrations, assignments, and observations, and provide timely feedback.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress in accordance with district requirements.
Establish and maintain a safe, organized, and effective classroom and clinical/lab environment, including proper use, care, and inventory equipment, supplies, and materials.
Secure substitute coverage as need to ensure continuity of instruction, student supervision, and program operation.
Integrate safety awareness, foundational technical concepts, and real-world applications into instruction to support career exploration and workforce readiness.
Coordinate the overall development, implementation, and daily operations of TAP in collaboration with partner schools.
Design and maintain an exploratory CTE program that introduces students to foundational skills and supports exploration of Career and Technical Education pathways and workforce opportunities.
Develop and maintain program goals and objectives aligned with district priorities, workforce needs, and program outcomes.
Coordinate instructional scheduling, logistics, and program delivery with partner schools.
Evaluate program effectiveness using student data, outcomes, feedback and data to support continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal CTE guidelines and requirements.
Plan for program growth and expansion, including additional grade levels or partner schools as needed.
Prepare required reports, documentation, and program data for administrative and regulatory guidelines.
Develop and maintain curriculum that provides foundational exposure to CTE pathways.
Integrate industry concepts, emerging technologies, and real-world applications appropriate for exploratory instruction.
Recommend instructional resources, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to support program goals.
Manage program budget needs and expenditures in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Maintain inventory and ensure appropriate use, care, and safety of instructional equipment and materials.
Coordinate student recruitment efforts in collaboration with partner schools, counselors, and administrators.
Promote career awareness and exploration opportunities that support student engagement in CTE pathways.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with partner school personnel, students, parents, and community stakeholders.
Coordinate with the Marketing Department to promote TAP activities, student engagement, and program outcomes.
Maintain relationships with business and industry partners to support program relevance and alignment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION:

A masters' degree in related technical or educational field preferred. Valid Oklahoma secondary principal and secondary subject area teaching certification required.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience required. Minimum of three (3) years within the last five (5) years of administrative or program leadership experience required. Experience in curriculum development, instructional leadership, or program coordination in an educational setting is preferred. Experience in training, mentoring, or instructing others in a classroom, lab, or skills-based environment is also preferred.

SKILLS & COMPENTENCIES:
Knowledge of foundational technical skills, career exploration concepts, and CTE program areas.
Instructional and facilitation skills in both classroom and hands-on exploratory learning environments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and partner schools.
Organizational and time management skills with the ability to coordinate multi-site program activities.
Knowledge of safety standards and practices in a computer/lab environment.
Ability to plan, deliver, and adapt instruction for exploratory, foundational-level learners.
Must maintain confidentiality of all student and organizational records in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and applicable policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Regularly required to stand and move throughout the classroom and instructional environments during instruction and supervision of students.
Frequently required to use hands and arms to demonstrate instructional activities and assist students.
Required to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach while supporting hands-on instructional activities.
Ability to safely operate and demonstrate instructional equipment, tools, and materials used in exploratory technical instruction.
Visual ability to monitor student work, assess performance, and review instructional materials, with or without corrective lenses.
Ability to maintain situational awareness and ensure a safe learning environment.
Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving of equipment and materials up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or mechanical support.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

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Work is performed primarily in a classroom and hands-on instructional environments across partner school sites.
Requires use of instructional equipment, tools, materials, and educational technology.
Work involves active supervision of students in a hands-on, skills-based exploratory learning environment.
Exposure to moderate noise and activity levels consistent with instructional settings.
Moderate stress may occur due to instructional demands, student supervision, safety responsibilities, and program performance expectations.
Perform effectively under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or situations in which working with speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DISCLAIMER

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The responsibilities and duties outlined above are representative and may not capture every task that may be assigned. The scope of the role may evolve based on organizational needs. This job description does not constitute a contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the districts policies and expectations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

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Autry Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information.