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Director of CTE
- Patchogue-Medford School District (Patchogue, NY)
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Supervise the successful implementation and daily operation of the Patchogue-Medford CTE program, and other related departments including Business, Technology and Work-Based Learning Programs.
+ Provide leadership and vision in the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive CTE curriculum and course offerings aligned with industry standards and workforce needs.
+ Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, industry partners, and community stakeholders to identify emerging career trends and skills gaps, and design CTE programs to address them.
+ Oversee the recruitment, selection, and professional development of CTE teachers, ensuring they have the necessary content knowledge and pedagogical skills.
+ Manage the budget, equipment, and resources for CTE programs to ensure they are adequately funded and equipped.
+ Facilitate the acquisition of up-to-date equipment and technology for CTE classrooms.
+ Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local businesses, industries, workforce development agencies, and post-secondary institutions to create work-based learning opportunities for students.
+ Promote CTE programs and advocate for their value, ensuring they are viewed as rigorous and relevant educational pathways.
+ Monitor and analyze program performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement data-driven decisions.
+ Ensure CTE programs comply with all state and federal regulations, guidelines, and reporting requirements.
+ Collaborate with district leaders on strategic planning and the integration of CTE across the curriculum.
+ Represent the district on CTE-related committees, boards, and community initiatives.
+ Complete all the necessary paperwork to NYSED for program initial approval, re-approval community local needs assessment (CLNA), Perkins Grant applications, and Perkins Grant final narrative reports.
+ Meet with the guidance department to ensure effective handling of inquiries concerning prerequisites, curriculum, and enrollment procedures.
+ Analyze labor market trends to align CTE offerings with high-demand career pathways.
+ Work with high school administration and guidance department on students who will be eligible to graduate with CDOS and or CTE credential.
+ Develop and use advising resources to promote student retention and progression.
+ Track and monitor students' progress and placement into positions of employment.
+ Develop and conduct informational sessions on the CTE programs to the community, college, and organizational settings.
+ Conduct outreach activities for increasing program applications, with emphasis on under-represented populations.
+ Identify grant opportunities for CTE programs.
+ Responsible for the development and submission of the Perkins Grant.
+ Knowledge and expertise with standards related to Career and Technical Education.
+ Supervise support staff assigned to the office.
+ Responsible for conducting formal and informal evaluations on staff within the departments.
+ Responsible for reviewing lesson plans.
+ Responsible for coordinating professional development opportunities for CTE teachers.
+ Scheduling, budgeting, staff development, supervision, and evaluation of programs.
+ Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction.
Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
+ Must possess New York State School District Leader Certification.
+ Demonstrated leadership experience with CTE Programs, Business, Technology & Family & Consumer Sciences.
+ Ability to build and maintain partnerships with industry, community, and education stakeholders.
+ In-depth knowledge of current trends, best practice, and emerging technologies in CTE.
+ Must create and submit an introductory video via SchoolFront with your resume and cover letter on the questions below. A video must be uploaded on your SchoolFront application under the “Other” file upload option. The video must be in MP4 format and should not exceed five (5) minutes in length.
+ How will you support cultural competency within the community you serve? How will you ensure success for every student?
COMMENTS:
+ Must be a data centered instructional leader and possess the ability to motivate students and staff to strive for academic excellence. Successful candidates will work in a fast paced, challenging environment that is dedicated to insuring academic and social success for all students.
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:
+ Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Position Start Date:11/24/2025
Application Deadline:10/28/2025
Job Number: 169-25-26
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