Summary

Assists the Director of CTAE with leadership and direction for the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of initiatives related to students' preparation for college and careers. This will include increasing the relevance and rigor of career, technical, and agricultural curriculum and the various CTAE course offerings at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The incumbent is responsible for supporting programs that engage students in career related educational experiences such as Work Based Learning and internships and enhancing the relationship between the District and postsecondary and industry partners.

Essential Duties Assists the CTAE Director in the coordination, development, and implementation of CTAE programs

Assists the CTAE Director with delegating tasks, projects, and responsibilities within the CTAE Department

Assists the CTAE Director with all grant and budget management functions

Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of CTAE programs throughout the District and recommends enhancements and/or modifications to enrich students' learning experiences

Assists with the alignment of CTAE programs with local school strategic plans and the FCS strategic plan

Develops a district support plan for the End of Pathway Exam process for Fulton County Schools

Directs implementation of the Work-Based Learning (WBL) program and the Youth Apprenticeship Program (YAP)

Leads workforce development initiatives by cultivating industry partnerships and strengthening career pipelines for students

Provides support and leadership development for CTAE teacher leaders

Facilitates advisory council and sub-committee meetings

Coordinates curriculum development and implementation to ensure that programs/courses are aligned with District initiatives and meet state and industry standards

Interfaces and collaborates with other departments within Fulton County Schools

Models exemplary practices regarding effective teaching strategies in the classroom

Uses data to determine modifications which will enhance program offerings and opportunities for students to excel in the future; stays current in laws, requirements and national trends related to Career, Technical and Agricultural Education

Demonstrates a flexible, adaptive, and responsive approach to the needs of FCS and the students, educators, school organizations, and communities that it serves

Conveys a positive and professional image to staff and public

Engages in continual learning to deepen knowledge of current and emerging technologies

Participates in meetings with community stakeholders (chambers of commerce, advisory committees, industry partners)

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Master's Degree in EducationCertification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Teaching Certification in a Career, Technical and Agricultural teaching fieldLeadership Certification strongly preferredExperience Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of supervisory and/or administrative experience, and 3 additional years of experience as a classroom teacher required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to develop and use online resources to support instruction

Strong instructional technology skills, including productivity software and web-based resources

Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively

Ability to determine scope of work necessary to complete self-directed projects

Understanding of class scheduling

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Ability to effectively lead, organize, and direct the work of others

Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex

Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate program goals and initiatives

Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities

Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information

Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen and provide leadership which results in the best possible work environment

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

Normal office environment

Physical Demands

Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment