DIRECTOR, CTE INNOVATION HUB
Description
Provides site-based leadership of a Career Technical Education (CTE) Innovation Hub, serving part-time (AM/PM) students. Broad responsibility for leading CTE instructors and support staff in a school, and/or, a team of managers to execute against the overall business plan, based on guidance from leadership. Directs, plans and oversees team initiatives, to ensure implementation and administration of programs align with district goals.
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range - $109,416-134,013 based on a 235 day work schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources
- Provide leadership and direction for the CTE Innovation Hub to ensure effective program delivery, staff performance, professional growth, and alignment with district and CTE goals
- Lead and coordinate regional CTE programming and enrollment, proactively working with regional schools and school leaders to identify, recruit, schedule, and manage part-time AM/PM students and ensure appropriate access to approved CTE programs
- Serve as a regional CTE subject matter expert, providing guidance to schools, staff, students, families, and community partners regarding CTE programs, instructional practices, career pathways, industry expectations, and student opportunities
- Ensure CTE programs support student achievement and career readiness, using established measures and protocols to evaluate student needs, instructional effectiveness, program outcomes, and alignment with CDE’s “Big 3” outcomes, including industry credentials, college credit, and meaningful work-based learning experiences
- Direct effective delivery of CTE curriculum, maintaining appropriate instructional standards, assigning qualified personnel, and developing strategies to improve student achievement, growth, and development
- Develop and maintain a safe, respectful, and professional CTE Innovation Hub environment, including expectations for student conduct, discipline, safety, emergency procedures, and operations while ensuring compliance with district policies and applicable state requirements
- Plan, develop, and administer the CTE Innovation Hub budget and resources, monitoring expenditures, staffing, facilities, equipment, supplies, and other resources to support regional CTE priorities and ensure effective and responsible use of funds
- Oversee daily CTE Innovation Hub operations
- Ensure accurate, complete, confidential, and secure management of CTE Innovation Hub records, including enrollment, attendance, personnel, payroll, student performance, state reporting, evaluations, safety incidents, and other required documentation, while participating in district committees, special projects, and strategic initiatives
- Perform other duties, as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree in education or related field, or advanced degree or certification in a relevant workforce focus area. Master's Degree Education or Business preferred.
- Five or more years of related experience with at least three years in a leadership role, or equivalent in scope and scale workforce leadership
- A current State of Colorado Principal License, Type D, or ability to obtain upon hire , Colorado CTE Director Endorsement or ability to obtain upon hire
Required Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
Required Experience in analyzing data, and using this data to for process and program improvements and to inform strategy
Outstanding facilitation and communication skills, including ability to inspire others Required Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team
Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work with individuals at different levels in the organization
Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner
Strategic planning and organizational development knowledge and skills
Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources
Ability to motivate and influence others
Advanced Microsoft Excel and/or and database management skills strongly preferred
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.