Program Director - Pathways and Extended Programs

Position Type:
Administrative

Date Posted:
8/20/2024

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
09/01/2024
Posting Date: August 20, 2024
Start Date: September 1, 2024

Program Director - Pathways and Extended Programs
Districtwide
235 Contract days, Permanent Contract
Compensation: $117,519 - $132,269 Based on 2022-2025 Admin Salary Schedule
This position is not part of a bargaining unit

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com

Qualifications: State of Oregon Adminsitrator License and current First Aid Card.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Director supports the District with specific duties related to building and sustaining Pre-K through Post-Secondary Pathways to Adult Success. Includes programs that support student learning from elementary to postsecondary transitions. The position works collaboratively with administrators, student services personnel, counselors and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services and post-secondary education and employment and assists with ensuring program funding and compliance. In addition, the position is responsible for the supervision of the summer extended programs which heavily incorporate pathways programmatic elements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification

• License and evidence of insurability
• Current First Aid Card Required or to be obtained within the district.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• A Master's Degree and a minimum of five years experience in college and career education (counseling, CTE, college access)
• A valid Oregon Administrative or ability to obtain by start date
• Evidence of shifting systems to meet the needs of a diverse range of students and families (BIPoC, Emerging Multilingual Learners, LGBTQ2SIA+, Students with Disabilities, Students in Poverty, Foster Care, or otherwise historically disadvantaged)
• Knowledge of scholarship process and academic requirements for post-secondary institutions and apprenticeship opportunities for all students
• Knowledge of Career Technical Education programs and operations as determined by Federal Perkins funds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in industry
• CTE teaching experience
• Bi-lingual/ Bi-cultural candidates encouraged to apply

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in managing and interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Utilizes effective time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and implement action plans in a timely and accountable manner
• Ability to manage large and complex federal and state grants and contracts
• Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, members of the community and students. Focuses on solving conflict and contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Preference may be given to applicants who are fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to read, analyze, or interpret general business periodicals and professional journals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Basic concepts for querying or managing data in a relational database management system.
• Ability to use email, internet software, inventory software, spreadsheets and word processing and presentation software.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Coordinate with the development and implementation of high school diploma requirements as it relates to career learning and career pathways and essential skills.
• Develops and implements Pathways' initiatives by providing leadership in support of secondary career pathways in academics, fine arts, career and technical education and pre-professional pathways.
• Leads and manages all dual and articulated college course credits in CTE pathways.
• Direct and supervise the review of teaching and learning research and successful practices that support personalized learning and the integration of academic and career and technical education and STEAM education efforts in elementary, middle and high schools.
• Leads and manages Industry Certifications in partnership with industry partners, certification agencies and to include ordering, disseminating, analyzing, and reporting certifications.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the Pathways program and makes recommendations or revisions as necessary.
• Initiates and maintains effective collaborations with other school districts, universities, and professional associations to stay current on effective practices.
• Manages systemic change and successfully implements reform initiatives that produce significant gains in closing the achievement gap.
• Demonstrates knowledge of high-leverage, research-based instructional strategies and models for improving instructional practices.
• Develops, implements, monitors and revises curriculum for career pathway education (grades K-12)
• Supervises Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs) who have responsibilities directly related to this role (i.e.: CTE, STEM, & Pathways).
• Directs work of all College & Career Coordinators
• Supervise pre-apprenticeship program at both High Schools in coordination with Career Coordinators and CTE Trades teachers
• Builds and maintains partnerships with industry representatives and postsecondary institutions

• Manages all CTE functions including managing the Carl Perkins grant and budget.
• Supervise the development and implementation of the CTE and/or STEM investments based on requirements of the Oregon Legislature and the recommendations of the CTE Advisory and the STEM Advisory Council.
• Supervise the development of site visits and progress reports and data collection.
• Collaborates with the Student Support Services Office and other areas to deliver instructional programs aligned with the needs of exceptional populations.
• Coordinate and supervise the planning of District professional development activities.
• Supervises the planning and implementation of district summer extended programming, including:
  
  • hiring of summer program leads,
  • ensuring the smooth operation of district summer programming,
  • collaborating with other district departments including multilingual learners, special education, teaching & learning, credit recovery, transportation, nutrition services & community partners.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to:

• Sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Talk and hear conversations
• Use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive movement such as keyboarding
• Reach for and handle objects
• Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

• Regularly focus on a computer screen
• Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting up to 15-45 pounds may also be required on occasion

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed
• Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to students, staff, and district operations
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting

• Exercising prudent judgment

• Work independently in the performance of routine duties
• Follow all District policies and work procedures
• Utilize the District's electronics systems and applications only for purposes related to the position
• Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.