NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION: Director of CTAE & Workforce Innovation
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
CONTRACT DAYS: 230 Days - Full Time Employee (Flexible hours including evening events)
SALARY LEVEL: Director Level III
PRIMARY PURPOSE: The primary function of the Director of CTAE & Workforce Innovation is to provide districtwide leadership for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE), college and career planning initiatives, STEM education, robotics, and workforce development programs within Newton County Schools. The Director supports high-quality instruction, opportunities for students to develop technical, leadership, and employability skills, and partnerships with business, industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations. The Director leads implementation of Newton County Schools' Framework for Advancing Workforce Development across the K-12 educational experience and manages departmental budgets, purchasing, and expenditures supported by local, state, and federal funds.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's degree or higher with a valid certificate in Educational Leadership.
- Five (5) years of successful experience in CTAE teaching, educational leadership, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and initiatives.
- Knowledge of CTAE, workforce development, college and career planning, and K-12 educational initiatives.
- Proven ability to supervise personnel, develop and manage budgets, administer grants, oversee purchasing and expenditures, lead professional development, and coordinate districtwide programs.
- Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills necessary to work with educators, families, students, business representatives, and community partners.
- Professional attitude and demeanor in dealing with the board, school administration, employees, parents, students, and the public.
DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide leadership for planning, implementation, and evaluation of districtwide CTAE, college and career planning, STEM, robotics, and workforce development programs and initiatives.
- Align departmental programs and initiatives with the Newton County School System's strategic plan, Perkins Local Plan, and Framework for Advancing Workforce Development.
- Supervise, support, and evaluate assigned departmental personnel, including the CTAE Coordinator and College and Career Specialists, to ensure effective implementation of district goals and initiatives.
- Oversee development, implementation, and continuous improvement of middle and high school CTAE programs in collaboration with school administrators and CTAE teachers, ensuring alignment with state standards, student interests, postsecondary opportunities, and workforce needs.
- Provide districtwide CTAE instructional leadership and support, including curriculum development, professional learning, program evaluation, project-based learning, and industry-relevant instructional practices.
- Develop, administer, and monitor departmental budgets supported by local, state, and federal funding sources, ensuring effective allocation of resources to support district programs and priorities.
- Oversee departmental purchasing and expenditures, including reviewing and processing purchase order requests, monitoring available funds, coordinating with vendors and district financial personnel, and following applicable purchasing procedures and financial requirements.
- Administer state and federal CTAE funding, including grant applications, budget development, expenditures, Perkins compliance, the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA), and required programmatic and financial reporting.
- Administer the federal Title IV, Part A Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) grant, including program planning, budget development, purchasing, expenditure oversight, compliance monitoring, and required reporting; ensure grant-funded personnel and initiatives, including College and Career Specialist services, align with approved priorities and requirements.
- Oversee collection, analysis, and reporting of CTAE and workforce development data, including pathway enrollment and completion, End of Pathway Assessments (EOPA), industry credentials, work-based learning, and other student and program outcomes.
- Provide leadership and oversight for College and Career Specialist initiatives in college planning, postsecondary awareness, financial aid education, career exploration, workforce development, STEM, and preparation for postsecondary success.
- Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, and district personnel to coordinate departmental college and career planning initiatives with school-based student support services.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with colleges, universities, technical colleges, and other postsecondary institutions to expand student opportunities, including Dual Enrollment and postsecondary transitions.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with business and industry, economic development organizations, workforce agencies, and community stakeholders to support educational programs and workforce preparation.
- Oversee initiatives connecting students and educators with business and industry, including work-based learning, teacher externships, career exploration, and opportunities to develop technical and employability skills.
- Provide leadership for K-12 STEM initiatives, including competitive robotics, STEM professional learning, and support for schools pursuing STEM certification.
- Support student leadership through Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), competitive events, and activities promoting technical knowledge, leadership, and professional skills.
- Lead implementation and continuous improvement of Newton County Schools' Framework for Advancing Workforce Development, coordinating efforts across elementary, middle, and high schools.
- Oversee the Workforce Ready School Designation initiative, including expectations, school implementation support, evidence review, and recognition of schools demonstrating effective workforce development practices.
- Collaborate with district and school leadership to integrate career awareness, exploration, employability skills, and workforce readiness into instruction and school culture throughout K-12.
- Ensure effective CTAE program advisory committees and stakeholder engagement processes support program quality, industry alignment, and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and district departments to implement CTAE, college and career planning, STEM, and workforce development initiatives.
- Represent Newton County Schools on local, regional, and state committees, advisory groups, and collaborative initiatives related to CTAE, education, economic development, and workforce preparation.
- Develop strategies to promote CTAE programs, college and career opportunities, STEM initiatives, and workforce development activities to students, families, educators, business partners, and the community.
- Monitor program effectiveness and identify opportunities for innovation, expansion, and improvement to prepare students for success beyond high school.
- Exhibit a professional, cooperative, flexible, and progressive attitude in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
- Attend work regularly and punctually and perform assigned duties effectively and efficiently.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance appropriate for the position and school system.
- Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.
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