Program Manager - CTE 2026-27 SY

SY2026-2027

Program

Manager

• CTE

Beaumont

Independent

School

District

Position

Description

Position

Overview

The

Program

Manager

of

Career

and

Technical

Education

(CTE)

serves

as

the

district

leader

responsible

for

managing

the

day-to-day

implementation

and

operation

of

programs

that

support

pathway

participation,

industry-based

certication

attainment,

work-based

learning,

career

preparation,

practicum

experiences,

and

workforce

readiness.

This

position

exists

to

ensure

students

have

access

to

high-quality

Career

and

Technical

Education

opportunities

that

connect

academic

learning

to

postsecondary

success,

high-demand

careers,

and

regional

workforce

opportunities.

The

Program

Manager

manages

program

implementation,

coordinates

operational

processes,

monitors

participation

and

completion,

and

supports

continuous

improvement

efforts

aligned

to

district

priorities,

workforce

needs,

and

accountability

expectations.

The

Program

Manager

supports

district

programs

related

to

Programs

of

Study,

pathway

implementation,

industry-based

certications,

work-based

learning

experiences,

career

preparation

courses,

practicum

placements,

workforce

readiness

initiatives,

and

career-connected

learning

opportunities.

The

Program

Manager

ensures

programs

operate

effectively,

participation

remains

strong,

operational

requirements

are

met,

and

students

have

access

to

meaningful

experiences

that

support

future

success.

Program

Manager

• CTE

Updated:

6.22.26

SY2026-2027

The

Program

Manager

advances

district

goals

by

increasing

pathway

participation,

strengthening

industry-based

certication

attainment,

expanding

work-based

learning

opportunities,

improving

pathway

completion,

and

preparing

students

for

successful

transitions

to

postsecondary

education,

military

service,

and

the

workforce.

The

Program

Manager

may

also

coordinate

special

projects,

program

initiatives,

and

operational

activities

assigned

by

district

leadership

that

support

organizational

priorities,

operational

effectiveness,

and

continuous

improvement.

Qualications

Valid

Texas

teaching

certicate

required.

Master's

degree

preferred.

Campus

or

district

leadership

experience.

Experience

supporting

Career

and

Technical

Education

programs.

Experience

with

CTE

pathway

implementation,

workforce

development,

or

career

readiness

initiatives.

Experience

supporting

industry-based

certication

attainment

and

student

pathway

success.

Experience

analyzing

program

performance

and

student

outcome

data.

Knowledge

of

CTE

program

requirements,

Programs

of

Study,

industry-based

certications,

workforce

readiness

expectations,

and

continuous

improvement

processes.

Leadership

Philosophy

The

Program

Manager

believes

every

student

deserves

access

to

meaningful

opportunities

that

prepare

them

for

success

in

college,

career,

military

service,

and

life.

Leadership

is

demonstrated

through

service,

responsiveness,

organization,

accountability,

and

a

commitment

to

operational

excellence.

The

Program

Manager

operates

from

the

belief

that:

Effective

programs

create

meaningful

opportunities

for

students.

Strong

implementation

increases

student

access

and

participation.

Operational

excellence

supports

student

success.

Program

Manager

• CTE

Updated:

6.22.26

SY2026-2027

Data

should

inform

action

and

improvement.

Consistent

execution

produces

reliable

results.

Program

Ownership

The

Program

Manager

owns

the

day-to-day

implementation,

coordination,

monitoring,

and

continuous

improvement

of

assigned

programs

within

established

district

systems.

The

Program

Manager

ensures

programs

operate

effectively,

participation

remains

strong,

operational

requirements

are

met,

and

program

outcomes

support

district

priorities.

Program

Purpose

Program

Manager

Ownership

Programs

of

Study

Supports

student

participation

in

pathway

opportunities.

Coordinates

implementation

and

student

participation.

Industry-Based

Certication

Programs

Supports

student

credential

attainment.

Coordinates

testing,

participation,

and

completion

processes.

Work-Based

Learning

Programs

Provides

authentic

workplace

experiences.

Coordinates

internships,

practicums,

apprenticeships,

and

employer

engagement

activities.

Career

Preparation

Programs

Supports

career

readiness

development.

Coordinates

implementation

and

student

participation.

Practicum

Programs

Connects

students

to

career-connected

learning

experiences.

Manages

operational

implementation

and

monitoring.

Workforce

Readiness

Initiatives

Supports

preparation

for

employment

and

postsecondary

success.

Coordinates

activities

and

participation

tracking.

Program

Manager

• CTE

Updated:

6.22.26

SY2026-2027

Program

Outcomes

and

Impact

The

Program

Manager

supports

district

Career

and

Technical

Education

outcomes

through

effective

program

implementation,

participation

monitoring,

operational

execution,

and

continuous

improvement.

Program

Effectiveness

Programs

are

implemented

consistently.

Students

participate

in

pathway

opportunities.

Operational

processes

function

efciently.

Program

expectations

are

communicated

clearly.

Operational

Performance

Participation

targets

are

achieved.

Credential

attainment

opportunities

are

implemented

effectively.

Work-based

learning

activities

occur

as

scheduled.

Student

records

and

documentation

remain

accurate.

Student

and

Organizational

Impact

Increased

pathway

participation.

Increased

industry-based

certication

attainment.

Expanded

work-based

learning

participation.

Improved

workforce

readiness.

Increased

pathway

completion.

Leadership

Responsibilities

The

Program

Manager

is

expected

to:

Manage

day-to-day

program

implementation.

Coordinate

program

logistics

and

operations.

Monitor

participation

and

completion.

Maintain

required

records

and

documentation.

Support

campuses

with

implementation

needs.

Analyze

program

data

and

participation

trends.

Coordinate

communication

with

stakeholders.

Program

Manager

• CTE

Updated:

6.22.26

SY2026-2027

Identify

operational

barriers

and

recommend

solutions.

Support

continuous

improvement

efforts.

Ensure

compliance

with

program

requirements.

Authority

and

Decision

Rights

The

Program

Manager

is

accountable

for

ensuring

assigned

programs

operate

effectively

and

support

intended

student

outcomes.

The

Program

Manager

may:

Coordinate

day-to-day

program

operations.

Establish

operational

procedures

aligned

to

district

expectations.

Manage

program

timelines,

logistics,

and

deliverables.

Monitor

participation,

completion,

and

implementation

indicators.

Coordinate

communication

with

campuses,

families,

partners,

and

stakeholders.

Maintain

required

documentation,

records,

and

reporting

processes.

Recommend

operational

improvements

that

strengthen

program

effectiveness.

Escalate

program

barriers,

resource

needs,

and

implementation

concerns

to

district

leadership.

Signicant

organizational,

stafng,

budgetary,

strategic,

or

system-level

decisions

require

approval

from

the

appropriate

Coordinator,

Director,

Senior

Director,

and/or

Deputy

Chief

of

Academics.

Core

Skill

Set

The

competencies

below

represent

the

capabilities

required

to

successfully

manage

and

implement

district

programs.

Program

Operations

Management-

Manages

day-to-day

program

activities,

timelines,

logistics,

and

deliverables

to

ensure

effective

execution.

Program

Implementation

and

Coordination-

Coordinates

implementation

activities

and

supports

stakeholders

to

ensure

programs

operate

as

intended.

Program

Manager

• CTE

Updated:

6.22.26

SY2026-2027

Data

Monitoring

and

Reporting

• Maintains

accurate

records,

monitors

participation

and

outcome

data,

and

prepares

reports

that

support

decision-making.

Project

Coordination

• Manages

multiple

priorities,

deadlines,

and

operational

requirements

while

maintaining

quality

and

compliance.

Stakeholder

Communication

• Communicates

clearly

and

consistently

with

campuses,

students,

families,

partners,

and

district

staff.

Compliance

and

Documentation

• Ensures

program

activities,

records,

and

reporting

requirements

remain

compliant

with

district,

state,

and

federal

expectations.

Problem

Solving

and

Continuous

Improvement

• Identies

operational

challenges,

recommends

solutions,

and

supports

ongoing

program

improvement.

Customer

Service

and

Relationship

Management

• Builds

positive

relationships

and

provides

responsive

support

to

students,

campuses,

partners,

and

stakeholders.

Organization

and

Follow

Through

• Maintains

attention

to

detail,

manages

competing

priorities,

and

consistently

completes

responsibilities.

BISD

Academic

Design

Principles

The

Program

Manager

demonstrates

commitment

to

the

district's

academic

design

principles,

which

guide

decision-making,

system

design,

and

leadership

actions.

High-Quality

Instruction

is

the

Core

Work

Stabilize

the

Instructional

Core

First

Enable

Principals

to

Lead

Instruction

Systems

Over

Individuals

Protect

Organizational

Coherence

Reduce

Complexity

of

Schools

Reduce

Variability

Across

Campuses

Build

Capacity,

Not

Dependency

Design

for

Execution

Make

Outcomes

Visible

Program

Manager

• CTE

Updated:

6.22.26

SY2026-2027

Emotional

Intelligence

Expectations

Self-Awareness

Understands

how

leadership

presence

and

decision-making

impact

others.

Recognizes

personal

tendencies

and

adjusts

behavior

to

meet

the

needs

of

the

system.

Self-Management

Maintains

composure

and

discipline

during

operational

challenges.

Responds

with

clarity

and

purpose

rather

than

reaction.

Social

Awareness

Understands

the

operational

realities

faced

by

schools

and

departments.

Anticipates

how

decisions

will

affect

multiple

stakeholders.

Relationship

Management

Builds

trust

through

consistency,

clarity,

and

follow-through.

Addresses

conict

directly

and

resolves

it

in

a

way

that

strengthens

the

system.

Maintains

credibility

by

aligning

words

and

actions.

Measures

of

Success

Measures

of

success

will

be

established

through

pathway

participation

rates,

industry-based

certication

attainment,

pathway

completion

rates,

work-based

learning

participation,

program

implementation

indicators,

stakeholder

satisfaction,

compliance

requirements,

operational

effectiveness

measures,

and

measurable

contributions

to

district

CTE

outcomes.

Program

Manager

• CTE

Updated:

6.22.26