+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | JOB DESCRIPTION: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | We are seeking a highly motivated and visionary Director of Career | | and Technical Education, Instructional Innovation, and Counseling to | | join our dynamic team in the School Division. The successful | | candidate will lead initiatives aimed at enhancing the educational | | experience and preparing students for success in their careers and | | personal lives. This role requires a blend of strategic planning, | | instructional leadership, and a passion for student development. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSIBILITIES: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Develop and implement a comprehensive Career and Technical | | Education (CTE) program aligned with industry standards and | | workforce demands. | | - Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and industry | | partners to design and revise CTE curriculum pathways that | | provide students with relevant skills and knowledge for future | | careers. | | - Lead efforts to bring innovative teaching practices across the | | division, fostering a culture of creativity and adaptability. | | - Provide leadership and guidance to counselors and support staff | | to ensure students receive comprehensive counseling services that | | address academic, career, and social-emotional needs. | | - Oversee the development and implementation of programs to support | | student academic and career planning, including career | | exploration activities, internships, and work-based learning | | opportunities. | | - Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of CTE programs, | | instructional innovation initiatives, and counseling services | | through data analysis and feedback mechanisms. | | - Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in CTE, | | instructional technology, and counseling to continuously improve | | programs and services. | | - Collaborate with district leadership to secure funding and | | resources for CTE programs, innovative learning programs, and | | counseling services. | | - Serve as a liaison between the school division, community | | organizations, businesses, and higher education institutions to | | foster partnerships that support student success and workforce | | development. | | - Represent the school division at meetings, conferences, and | | events related to CTE, instructional innovation, and counseling. | | - Facilitate meetings of the Halifax County Vocational Education | | Foundation. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | EXPERIENCE: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUALIFICATIONS: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field. | | - Valid administrative license or certification. | | - Minimum of 5 years of experience in educational leadership, with | | a focus on CTE, curriculum and instruction, and/or counseling. | | - Demonstrated knowledge of CTE curriculum development, | | instructional design, and assessment practices. | | - Proven ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve common goals. | | - Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. | | - Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform | | decision-making. | | - Experience with grant writing and budget management preferred. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | CONTACT INFORMATION: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of | | Career and Technical Education, instructional innovation, and | | counseling services within our school division. If you are passionate | | about empowering students to succeed in both their academic and | | professional endeavors, we encourage you to apply. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | APPLY TO: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Apply Online at halifax.k12.va.us | | | | Halifax County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+