The Career Academy Program Coordinator is responsible for implementing and monitoring the grades 9-12 career academy programs.  The Coordinator will ensure programs provide students with both academic and technical skills to pursue a variety of options after graduation to include apprenticeship programs, degree programs at two- and four-year colleges, private career schools, as well as industry-sponsored education and training.  Additionally, the Coordinator will ensure programs are designed to prepare students for work as well as align with a college prep curriculum.   

 

Supervising instruction in the career academy programs to assure effectiveness of teaching and learning;

Coordinating student recruitment/enrollment into the career academy  programs;

Coordinating the maintenance and enhancement of career academy  program facilities;

Coordinating the articulation between the career academy programs and academic programs;

Promoting and monitoring career academy education student achievement in both technical and career academy programs;

Coordinating and supporting career academy education teacher involvement in work-based learning experiences for student;

Coordinating and facilitating open house orientations for parents and students of interest;

Conducting informal teacher/program observations;

Ordering equipment, supplies and materials for programs at various schools;

Processing, assigning and notifying students of application status;

Engaging in professional activities, which contribute to leadership development;

Communicating effectively with students, staff and administrative and supervisory personnel, parents and community; and

Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal. 

 

 

Demonstrated leadership and administrative competency;

Ability to organize and prioritize the many aspects of the position;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;

Five years of successful teaching experience;

Knowledge of the use of computers;

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills;

Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft word, excel, and power point;

Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex operations and activities in multiple settings;

Experience working in a vocational education setting;

Effective human relations skills; and

Evidence of effective leadership skills.

 

 

 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred. 

 

 

 

Advanced Professional Certificate.

 

 

No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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