Career Focused Education Coordinator Teacher Leader

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Huron Valley Schools is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and innovative Career Focused Education Coordinator to fulfill a vacancy in the district. This coordinator will be expected to provide leadership and administrative support to promote student success. HVS is committed to our CFE programming continuing to empower students to be globally competitive in this fast-paced and always changing world. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Career and technical education classroom experience and certification preferred 
• Experience as an outstanding secondary/postsecondary teacher, principal, or administrator 
• Demonstrated skill in fiscal management, business and program development 
• Demonstrated organizational skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages 
• Flexibility in schedule to adhere to year-round needs 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work in conjunction with the Associate Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, the Teaching, Learning & Technology (TLT) department, and Business Office.
• Oversee the Career Development Facilitator (CDF) positions.
• Collaborate with career development facilitators, counselors, and elementary tech teachers on the completion of Educational Development Plans (EDPs) for all K-12 students.
• Manage Added Costs (61a) Funds (budgeting, reporting, compliance).
• Manage the Career Readiness and FIRST Robotics Grants (application, budgeting, invoicing, reporting, compliance).
• Provide opportunities for students to experience the five targeted career sectors as identified by Oakland Schools: construction, health sciences, IT, advanced manufacturing and TMLE.
• Purchase needed supplies and resources for the CTE and Career Readiness programs.
• Facilitate meetings with CTE teachers and the Career Readiness Team.
• Attend monthly meetings facilitated by Oakland Schools to network, learn about changes in reporting/compliance and to hear about new opportunities for students.
• Ensure CTE teachers have Work Based Learning (WBL) opportunities for students.
• Coordinate Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) with teachers.
• Support teachers in planning CTE and Career Readiness field trips/experience events.
• Provide opportunities and technical assistance for CTE teachers throughout the year to work on their CIP Self Reviews.
• Provide professional development opportunities for CTE teachers.
• Coordinate CTE guest teachers/inservice calendar for MDE required professional development opportunities.
• Coordinate credential opportunities for students with CTE teachers.
• Manage CTE specific software licenses (Xello, Adobe, CodeHS, Certiport, Stukent, Pathful, etc.).
• Work with HR and mentor CTE teachers who need an Annual Career Authorization (ACA).
• Continue seeking out CTE programs to support student opportunities in changing fields.
• Collaborate with HR and principals to attract and retain needed CTE-certified teachers.
• Understanding and monitoring of budgets (experience with Excel program preferred).
• Work with HVS Robotics coaches to meet the needs of their program and facilitate communication with District personnel.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree or higher. Career and technical education experience preferred.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.
 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Apply on-line at hvs.org

A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Lori Lowe

Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resources Officer 

2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357

248.684.8293 (TELEPHONE) • 248.684.8266 (FAX)

E-MAIL: [email protected]

Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Coordinator

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.