CTE Program Coordinator

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: State Specific CTE Certificate (if applicable)

Residency Requirements: Texas

The Career Readiness Education (CTE) Program Coordinator supports CTE through the development of services for students participating in CTE. The position works collaboratively with administrators, student services personnel, and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services; facilitates linkages with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to support students' transition to postsecondary education and employment; and assists with ensuring program funding and compliance.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, (TXSS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Stride K12 partner school, (TXSS). is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Assists students with selection of appropriate academic and CRE course; Coordinates career planning activities in classrooms, groups, or individual sessions;
• Provides and coordinates administration and interpretation of career assessments;
• Provides information on postsecondary education programs and employment opportunities; Assists students with postsecondary education and employment opportunities;
• Facilitates work-based learning opportunities; Provides and coordinates activities for students to develop employability skills, works with teachers to create authentic project based experiences.
• Promotes the integration of career research and work-based learning opportunities into CRE and academic courses; Promotes the use of technology for career planning and research;
• Serves as a liaison with the business, industry, education, and military community facilitating business, education, and community partnerships that provide opportunities for students and support CRE;
• Publicizes partnership resources;
• Participates in professional development activities at the local, regional, state, and national levels; Engages in professional growth opportunities to remain current with trends, demands, and emerging careers in a rapidly changing workforce. Participates in Project Based Learning training.
• Ensures curriculum alignment with states and industry standards.
• Work with administrative team to ensure training, implementation, Project Based Learning and other techniques to ensure fidelity to program.
• Assists with activities that ensure program funding and compliance.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND
• Three (3) years of CRE experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: State Specific CTE Certificate (if applicable)

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 80% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check

DESIRED Qualifications: Experience in a charter school environment or Career in Technical Education Environment

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable