Director of Workforce Development (Anticipated) Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Director of Workforce Development (Anticipated)
Caddo Parish School District
Central Office – Shreveport, Louisiana This job is also posted in Caddo Parish School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5197691

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

Caddo Parish Schools Job Description Job Title:

Director of Workforce Development

Grade:

Prepared By:

Emily L. Stanford

Prepared Date:

April 15, 2025

Approved By:

Mr. Keith Burton

Approved Date:

April 30, 2025
SUMMARY
Responsible for curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation that aligns with state guidelines. Collaborates with stakeholders, manages budgets, oversees personnel, ensures program quality, and liaises with the community and industry partners. Supports K-12 career exploration initiatives and coordinates district-wide professional development. Supervises and trains principals, teachers, counselors, and administrators in workforce development initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develops required and needed programs to meet diverse needs and varied abilities of all students through long-term planning.
Plans curriculum and instructional programs with the department.
Assists in developing plans for building use and in making recommendations on design, furnishings, and equipment.
Establishes and works with Workforce Development and Career & Technical Committees.
Participates with the Human Resource Department in hiring, transferring, and terminating employees pursuant to parish policies and procedures.
Ensures regular classroom visits for improving the instructional program.
Supervises and directs all workforce development career and technical instructional programs in the school system.
Performs related duties as required by Chief of Schools and Academic Officer.
Supervises the development, implementation, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum.
Ensures the use of resources of the school system and the community to enrich the educational program.
Keeps informed of current research findings and improved techniques in the areas of responsibility.
Ensures the coordination of parish-wide programs and their compatibility with state guidelines.
Ensures that accurate records and reports are developed, maintained, and forwarded to appropriate authorities upon request.
Interprets the department’s programs to the community and regional industry and economic stakeholders.
Assists in the solution of problems in the areas of responsibility.
Keeps informed of the status of financial aid for the department.
Developed, presented, and coordinated public information programs.
Develops and administers a budget with state, federal, and local workforce development education funds.
Supports and coordinates K-12 career exploration and career exploration activities.
Plans and coordinates professional development at the district level for workforce development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages several subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the school district. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring recommendations; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree, six years job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Should satisfy Louisiana requirements for a teaching certificate with authorization as parish or city school supervisor, or Educational Leader 1 or 2.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of education.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of assigned personnel.
Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with schools, staff, agencies, parents, and/or the public.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control.
Ability to hold records, reports, and conversations in confidence.
Neat, well-groomed appearance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Chief of Schools

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

260 days

SUPERVISES

School Principals
Classroom Teachers (Workforce Development/CTE)
Workforce Development Work-based Learning Facilitator
Workforce Development Instructional Specialist

Position Type:

Full-Time
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