COORDINATOR CTAE

POSITION SUMMARY

The Coordinator (Career, Technical and Agriculture Education) supports, coordinates and provides supervision of CTAE and WBL-YAP programs at the middle and high school levels. Through the implementation of innovative and research best practices, this position supports schools to ensure the delivery of high quality CTAE instructional programming. The Coordinator provides vision, leadership and guidance for the involvement of business and community-based organizations, and leads the strategic planning and management of district-wide work-based learning activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Master's Degree required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in Career and Technical Education at the T-5 level or higher required.
• Valid driver's license and availability of private transportation required.
• Georgia Leadership certificate preferred.

WORK EXPEREINCE:

• 5 years of CTAE teaching experience in grades 6-12, including 2 years of Work-Based Learning program delivery required.
• Leadership experience in a K-12 education setting, preferred.
• Experience teaching or working with special education students, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Carl Perkins legislation and an understanding of work-based learning and youth apprenticeship standards.
• Knowledge of educational best practices to improve student achievement.
• Ability to plan, execute and evaluate instructional programs.
• Ability to develop and sustain partnerships.
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws which govern Career, Technical and Agricultural Education.
• Ability to navigate through the Career and Technical Education Resource Network (CTAERN).
• Ability to effectively direct, plan, implement and evaluate programs in a school-based environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead people and provide direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas and experience.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as software applications relevant to area of responsibility.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person work environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinates and supervises assigned CTAE instructional programs and provides assistance and support to CTAE

• teachers to improve instruction.

• Develops strategic partnerships with the business community at large to garner greater involvement of businesses and community-based organizations and leverage resources to provide work-based learning opportunities for students, teacher externships and advisory board support for schools.
• Conducts instructional audits and makes recommendations for appropriate remediation and improvement.
• Assists with the ordering of equipment and supplies for the CTAE programs and maintains appropriate records and documentation of CTAE inventory.
• Maintains working relationships with school administrators to support the integration of educational programs; serves a liaison to parents, business partners, post-secondary institutions and civic organizations to promote CTAE programs (e.g. Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and Atlanta Workforce Development Agency).
• Assists with the establishment of the District's Advisory Board Committee; supports schools with the formation and implementation of local school Advisory Boards.
• Coordinates, plans and executes career-related activities, including awareness and exploration activities (e.g. Governor's Honors Program, Job Fairs, College Tours, Career Days, etc.).
• Monitors CTAE programs to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinates, implements, and evaluates professional learning related to CTAE.
• Analyzes data to improve instruction and models instructional strategies which promote student achievement.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
• Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
• Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
• Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
• Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.
• Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: N/A 

COMPENSATION:
Salary Grade: 134
Salary Range: Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools
Work Year: 252 days (Annual)