ANTICIPATED SY2026 - Division Head - Career and Technical Education (CTE)
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Location: Oak Park, IL 60302
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Division Head - Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Date Posted:
3/10/2025
Location:
Oak Park and River Forest High School
Date Available:
08/01/2025
Closing Date:
03/26/2025Title: Division Head - Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Reports to: Director of Student Learning
Terms and Conditions: 11-month work year (August 1 to June 30)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 based on qualifications and experience; competitive benefits package
Qualifications:Master's degree in Education or a closely related field required. Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement and a teaching endorsement in one in one of the division's content areas. Minimum of three years of successful instructional leadership experience. Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. Career and Technical Education (CTE) experience desired. Illinois State Board of Education-issued teacher evaluator designation. Commitment to equity and eliminating systemic obstacles for underrepresented students. Leadership style that values people and is based on high professional and ethical values. Demonstrated initiative and high level of motivation. Ability to attend evening and weekend events as needed. Expertise in using data for decision-making. Proficiency in a range of technology software (e.g., Google, Microsoft Office applications, and a high school student information system).
Position Summary:
The Division Head of Career & Technical Education (CTE) provides leadership and oversight for Business, Family & Consumer Science, Education, Woodworking, Automotive, Technology, Engineering, and Nursing (CNA, Medical Terminology). The Division Head teaches one course in the division content area. This role focuses on ensuring that career pathways, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning experiences are effectively integrated into the student experience. The Division Head serves as a key member of the All-District Administrative (ADA) Team and the Student Learning/Division Head team, supporting strategic planning and instructional excellence.
Essential Functions:The Division Head teaches one course in the division content area. Provide educational leadership for the CTE division, ensuring high-quality programming and instructional alignment. Hire, assign, support, and evaluate faculty and staff in CTE disciplines. Develop and oversee student career pathway opportunities, including industry partnerships, apprenticeships, and post-secondary collaborations. Recommend curriculum updates, instructional methodologies, and program enhancements. Guide the selection of textbooks, instructional materials, and equipment. Lead grant application and management, including CTE, Carl Perkins, and Des Plaines Valley Region for Employment (DVR) funding. Oversee budgets, equipment, and resources for CTE courses and labs. Develop and support professional learning opportunities for CTE educators. Collaborate with faculty, administration, and external partners to strengthen career-focused programming. Support recruitment efforts for CTE teachers and industry professionals. Assist in planning summer school offerings and teacher assignments. Work with local businesses and industry leaders to align programs with workforce needs.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Work activities are conducted in a climate-controlled open office environment, and noise levels are usually low. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
Other Duties: Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Administration/Division Head - Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Date Posted:
3/10/2025
Location:
Oak Park and River Forest High School
Date Available:
08/01/2025
Closing Date:
03/26/2025Title: Division Head - Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Reports to: Director of Student Learning
Terms and Conditions: 11-month work year (August 1 to June 30)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 based on qualifications and experience; competitive benefits package
Qualifications:
Position Summary:
The Division Head of Career & Technical Education (CTE) provides leadership and oversight for Business, Family & Consumer Science, Education, Woodworking, Automotive, Technology, Engineering, and Nursing (CNA, Medical Terminology). The Division Head teaches one course in the division content area. This role focuses on ensuring that career pathways, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning experiences are effectively integrated into the student experience. The Division Head serves as a key member of the All-District Administrative (ADA) Team and the Student Learning/Division Head team, supporting strategic planning and instructional excellence.
Essential Functions:
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Work activities are conducted in a climate-controlled open office environment, and noise levels are usually low. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
Other Duties: Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.