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Job Title:        Director of College and Career Readiness      Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to:      Superintendent                                          Pay Grade/Days:  AP6/226   
Dept./School:  Copperas Cove High School                        Date Revised:     1/2018

Primary Purpose:

Evaluate and provide leadership for the overall College and Career Readiness programs of the district. Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the Programs such as CATE, dual credit, advanced placement, college readiness and P-20 transition. 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Master's degree in educational administration
Texas midmanagement or other appropriate Texas certificate
Certified instructional supervisor and appraiser in Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (TTESS)
 
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge of federal and state coding governing CATE, dual credit, AP, college readiness
Ability to coordinate district functions
Ability to evaluate programs for effectiveness and efficiency
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to develop, implement and effectively manage policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
 
Experience:
Three years experience as a classroom teacher
Three years experience in instructional leadership roles
 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Program Management

  1. Direct college and career readiness, dual credit, career and technology education services to meet student’s needs.
  2. Oversee the development of innovative career and technology instructional programs and ensure that curricular documents, instructional support materials, student assessment instruments, and admission criteria are in place for each program. Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
  3. Provide all campuses with career exploration and awareness resources and testing materials.
  4. Evaluate the career and technology program effectiveness based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed.
  5. Ensure that student progress is evaluated and that findings are used to make career and technology program more effective.
  6. Plan, implement, and evaluate programs with teachers and principals, including college and career readiness and graduation plans.
  7. Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of education goals.
  8. Ensure that district goals and objectives are developed using collaborative processes and problem-solving techniques when appropriate.
  9. Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives of the district.
  10. Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives.
  11. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to examine program effectiveness.
  12. Ensure effective staff development activities is provided that incorporate the mission of the district, program evaluation outcomes, and input from teachers and principals.
  13. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with principals, parents, students, and teachers.
Policy, Reports, and Law      

  1. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in curriculum and instruction area.
  2. Compile, maintain, and present all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
  3. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Recommend sound policies to improve college and career readiness.
  4. Compile, maintain, file, and present reports, records, and other documents required.
Budget

  1. Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
  2. Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely and efficiently.
  3. Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the disposal and replacement of equipment when necessary.
Personnel Management

  1. Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure effective operation of college and career readiness and career and technology education.
Communication

  1. Provide for two-way communication with principals, counselors, teachers, parents, and the community.
  2. Work to identify and resolve possible conflicts that may occur between campus, among principals, teachers and parents.
Communication and Community Support

  1. Articulate the district’s mission, instructional philosophy, and college and career readiness strategies to the community and solicit its support in realizing district’s mission.
  2. Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
  3. Demonstrate use of appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
  4. Assist students, parents, and teachers with career, college, and scholarship information.
  5. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and participate in the evaluation the performance of CCHS registrar, secondary counselors, CATE teachers and support staff as it relates to college and career readiness.
 
Work with campus principals in the recruitment, employment, and retention of CCHS registrar, CATE staff, secondary counselors and dual credit teachers.
Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
 
 Primary Location | Copperas Cove High School
Salary Range | $71,789.00 - $85,462.00 / Per Year
Shift Type | Full-Time

 The Copperas Cove Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law in its programs, activities, or employment practices.   For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact:  Director of Human Resources or Director of Student Services at (254) 547-1227, 703 W. Ave D, Copperas Cove, TX 76522.