Director - Career Readiness

• Develops and implements a comprehensive vision for career readiness for grades K-12.
• Assists in the creation of and implements four-year CTE plan currently under development by district staff.
• Supervises the CTE team to ensure schools are supported in providing rigorous, highly effective CTE instruction that leads to student preparation for career.
• Coordinates the application for and spending of Perkins and other career readiness grant funding in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Coordinates the completion of required MSDE reporting.
• Proposes Career Readiness budget in alignment with office and district priorities
• Works closely with the Director - College Readiness to communicate to students a coherent vision for postsecondary pathways.
• Reviews CTE outcomes in aggregate and by subgroup to identify areas for improvement.
• Increases the profile of CTE across Baltimore City, including effective recruitment of students for CTE programs, staff to teach CTE, and promotion of the successes of CTE programming districtwide.
• Develops comprehensive work-based learning structure, including, but not limited to, job shadowing, work-study, apprenticeship, and internships in partnership with schools and employers.
• Liaises with employers to ensure that CTE curriculum is aligned with employer needs, including through the Program Advisory Committee and Local Advisory Committee structures.
• Partners with the Mayor's Office of Employment Development, other city agencies, and non-profits to connect students with employment, with an emphasis on in-demand, high-skill, high-wage jobs with a career pathway.
• Coordinates professional learning opportunities for CTE teachers and principals.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and the professional standards.

• Customer Focus - Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.
• Interpersonal Skills - Builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse tense situations; can put others at ease and disarm hostility.
• Managing Relationships - Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; looks for common ground and solves problems for the good of all.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skill to accomplish job tasks at a high level; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Administration or related field. Master's degree considered in lieu of three years' experience. Degree must be from an accredited college or institute.
• Three years supervisory/administrative/leadership experience in an urban education environment with demonstrated success.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental mandates impacting education and workforce development, including Perkins, as well as local, state, and federal grants and fiscal policy impacting funding in urban education.
• Considerable knowledge of current issues facing urban public education and workforce development.
• Ability to generate and build effective and successful partnerships across multiple offices and organizations.
• Understanding of the local political landscape in Baltimore City.
• Interpersonal skills that ensure effective team building.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make persuasive presentations to diverse audiences and community members.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the Public School Administrators and Supervisors (PSASA) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.