Job Title: Director of Special Programs and Advanced
Academics Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Administrative
Reports to: Superintendent Date Revised:
Dept./School: Central Administration
Primary Purpose:
- Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to formulate, develop, implement, and evaluate federal/special programs.
- Collaborate with secondary campus to develop master schedule and advanced academics courses.
- Serve as instructional leader in the development and improvement of instructional programs in career and technology education.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree
Doctorate (preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of federal and special programs rules and regulations
Ability to interpret state accountability data, including College, Career, or Military Readiness data
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Extensive experience working with Dual Credit, Advanced Placement, and OnRamps programs
Experience:
Minimum of (5) years of leadership experience at the campus (principal preferred) or district-level.
Previous experience as a secondary school counselor (required).
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Program Management
- Evaluate all federal legislation, projects, and programs for grant, entitlement, and allocation opportunities relevant to the needs of the district and make recommendations regarding participation.
- Serve as liaison between school and other agencies on joint projects that are federally funded.
- Advise superintendent or designated administrator of the financial and administrative impact on the district of current and impending legislation.
- Develop and implement a continuing evaluation of federal/special programs and implement changes based on the findings.
Instructional Management
- Oversee the development of innovative career and technology instructional programs and ensure that curricular documents, instructional support materials, student assessment instruments, and admission criteria are in place for each program. Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
- Identify and define local job opportunities for students. Recruit employers to hire students and work with the district to make opportunities for experience learning available.
- Assume responsibility for career and technology education facilities and ensure that equipment and materials are available and in optimal operating condition.
- Provide all campuses with career exploration and awareness resources and testing materials.
- Evaluate the career and technology program effectiveness based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed.
- Ensure that student progress is evaluated and that findings are used to make career and technology program more effective.
Policy, Reports, and Law
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including mandatory financial reports to TEA.
- Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Recommend sound policies to improve career and technology education.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Communication and Community Support
- Assist students, parents, and teachers with career, college, and scholarship information.
- Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate assigned staff.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress