College Career & Technical Education Manager-CCTE - Memphis Shelby County Schools

OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Responsible for establishing system-wide instructional goals, assisting in the development of a comprehensive CCTE curriculum, effective communication with staff and the community and the efficient and effective operation of CCTE curriculum of the College Career and Technology program. Works under limited direction of the Director of Career Technical Education and or the Director of College Career and Technical Education.

1. Supervises direct reports so as to effectively recruit, train, motivate, delegate, monitor and evaluate their activities, including hiring, and disciplinary decisions. Provides staff with resources needed to successfully perform work. Models and provides examples of best practices in instruction.  Educates and communicates with all stakeholder current research, pertinent assessment data, local, state and national standards, policies and
2. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and assists the Director of Career & Technology Education in the task of providing leadership in developing, achieving and maintaining the best possible CCTE educational programs and services. Supervises the translation of the district’s educational philosophy, goals, and objectives into active terms that support teachers and benefit each individual student. Provides input and expertise to help shape vision, standards, and policy regarding CCTE curriculum at local, regional, state and national levels. 
3. Works collaboratively with other managers and management representatives in CCTE curriculum to achieve a system-wide result and to meet the needs of students in all programs and special programs to include special education, bilingual education, gifted and talented education and “at risk” student support.
4. Executes the responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards. Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles.
5. Assists in the development of a departmental budget; present, and defend program budget requirements as it applies to CCTE curriculum of the Curriculum and Instruction program; oversee and submit program expenditures and prepares financial forms and reports.
6. Directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, correspondence, and files related to assigned service, activities, and operations; provides for appropriate research and compiles reports, as needed.
7. Observes classroom instruction formally and informally to evaluate the quality of CCTE teaching and learning; Guides teachers in the use of a variety of assessment techniques and serves on Remediation Teams when necessary. Provides examples of high standards of equity and excellence. Evaluates and assesses the instructional program in SCS. 
8. Serves as extra assistance or resources for Central Office in problem-solving situations, as a representative on committees or for special meetings, and participates in/on special projects, duties, and assignments as required.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related area plus an additional 5 years related experience, or equivalent for a total education/experience of 9 years. Tennessee certification in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum, and Instruction Administration, Administration, and Supervision or related field; current Tennessee Teaching License, along with other certifications as required by state and local policies. A minimum of four years of successful experience as a classroom teacher. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED).

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.