CTE Coordinator Central Office
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools - Charlotte, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5764295
Application Deadline:
Jun 20, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)
Posted:
Jun 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
General Definition of Work
The central office CTE coordinator (CTE coordinator CO) operates under intermittent supervision and engages in intermediate-level tasks with limited decision-making authority supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) and facilitating career development, special populations, and instructional management services for CTE students and teachers at the district level. This role involves collaboration with the NCDPI, central office CTE administrators, central office SPCs, central office CIMCs, central office CDCs, school-based CTE coordinators, student services personnel, and teachers to ensure that instructional support is effectively delivered to CTE teachers. The primary responsibility of the CTE coordinator CO is to assist school-based CTE coordinators in the proper implementation of career development, special populations, and curriculum and instructional management services in the schools they support. The coordinator performs district-level duties to execute Board of Education policies under the guidance of the CTE director.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Salary/Status
Certified Schedule/Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
CTE Director
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
Implement and monitor CTE school-level plans that have weekly, monthly, and annual curriculum and instructional management, special populations, and career development accountability metrics for assigned school(s) that align with NCDPI CTE and the CMS Board of Education goals
Implement and monitor school-level plans that align with the NCDPI Curriculum and Instruction Management Coordinator job description
Implement and monitor school-level budget plans for consumables, equipment, professional development, field trips to include accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods that align with curriculum and instructional management
Implement and monitor school-level plans that align with the NCDPI Special Populations job description.
Implement and monitor CTE school-level plans for career development to include the following:
Implement, and monitor CTE district-level plans, accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods that develop, coordinate, promote, and execute 5th-grade, middle school, and high school CTE career development services, career awareness, and exploration activities for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators
Research and provide career development, occupational, labor market, non-traditional career, and post-secondary information to increase 5th-grade, middle school, and high school student awareness
Implement, and monitor district-level CTE plans, accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators to coordinate 5th-grade, middle school, and high school career planning assessments and activities in schools with CTE programs
Implement, and monitor district-level CTE plans, targets, expectations, and reporting periods for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators that increase middle and high school chapters of career & technical student organizations (CTSOs)
Implement, and monitor the coordination of district career awareness events such as: the Students@Work Initiative, CMS Endless Possibilities Fair, Futures Fair
Implement, and monitor accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development for the use of career readiness tools like NCcareers.org, Naviance, and Transfr VR to increase student matriculation into middle school CTE courses and high school career pathways
Implement, and monitor district-level plans for central office CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators to organize activities for 5th-grade, middle school, and high school students to learn about post-secondary education programs, employment opportunities, and develop employability skills
Facilitate business, education, and community partnerships that provide opportunities for all CTE students in the CMS district
Implement, and monitor district-level plans for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators to provide summer career exploration opportunities for CTE students
Serve as a district-level liaison with the business, industry, education, and military community
Implement, and monitor district-level budget plans for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators for consumables, equipment, and field trips to include accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods that align with student career development
Publicize partnership resources
Participate in professional development activities at the local, regional, state, and national levels
Interpret student data for the district
Perform safety functions/drills to maintain a safe instructional environment. Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of the curriculum in the assigned area
Comprehensive knowledge of how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development, program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
Knowledge of procurement and contract procedures
Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
Skilled in computers and software, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Ability to develop and monitor a budget
Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to instructional practice and business needs
Ability to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor
Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding the school system business
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgment
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
Education and Experience - This position is a multi-license role that must possess the following 3 CTE support role licenses: Curriculum and Instructional Management Coordinator, Special Populations Coordinator, and Career Development Coordinator. Need the Education/Experience requirements for the CO CTE Coordinator, not for the other positions listed below.
Curriculum and Instructional Management Coordinator License Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and current continuing professional license in any Career and Technical Education Program Area OR a current continuing professional license as Curriculum Instructional Specialist OR a current continuing professional license as Instructional Technology Specialist OR a current continuing professional license as a School Administrator
5 years of related work experience = Classroom teacher in a CTE area; Career Development Coordinator, Special Populations Coordinator, curriculum/instructional specialist, assistant principal, or principal
Must obtain a valid NC teaching license with the 830 CIMC designation
Completion of required coursework during the duration of the provisional license area :
NCDPI CIMC
Induction
Special Populations Coordinator License Qualifications
Must obtain a valid NC teaching license with the 770 SPC designation
Bachelor's Or Master's degree and current continuing professional license in any Career and Technical Education Program Area OR a current continuing professional license as a school counselor at the G level OR a current continuing professional license in Exceptional Children's Education
Related work experience = Career and Technical Education program area teacher, administrator of special education, special education teacher, school psychologist, curriculum director, career development coordinator, school counselor, reading specialist, school administrator, speech and language pathologist, English Language instructor (teaching English as a second language), social worker
Completion of required coursework during the duration of the provisional license area :
Option 1: One course
- NCDPI Special Populations Course
Option 2: 6 Semester Hours and Induction
3 semester hours in Instructional Methods/Teaching Strategies of Special Needs Students OR Diversity OR Psychology;
3 semester hours in Classroom Assessment and Evaluation OR Exceptionalities; Principles of Career Counseling and Development OR Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
NCDPI SPC
Induction
Career Development Coordinator License Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree and current continuing professional license in any Career and Technical Education Program Area OR a current continuing professional license as a school counselor at the G level
Must obtain a valid NC teaching license with 747 CDC area
Completion of required coursework during the duration of the provisional license area :
Option 1: Two required courses:
- National Career Development Association (NCDA) Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course
- NCDPI New CDC Induction Option 2: Six semester hours and Induction
- 3 semester hours in Counseling theory
- 3 semester hours from the following: o Career development and counseling o Career and life planning o Career development and occupational information
- NCDPI New CDC Induction
Special Requirements
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or the ability to provide own transportation
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
Position Type:
Not provided