Site Director-Career Tech Center-Future's Lab

Information specific to this position: 

The PSD Career Tech Center, formerly known as Futures Lab is hiring an administrator. The PSD Career Tech Center is Poudre School District's Designated Career & Technical Education Site (DCTS) that is open to students from all of our secondary schools. Students remain enrolled on their home campuses and take classes with us for half of their day. Classes at The PSD Career Tech Center provide highly engaging, hands-on experiences in state approved and industry aligned CTE pathways. The selected candidate must hold the CTE Director Endorsement OR be willing and able to acquire the endorsement by June 2025.

Pay Range: $85,681-$110,101 annually based on qualifications and experience*

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 223

Duration of position:

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

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SUMMARY: 

The Career Tech Center Site Director will provide leadership in collaboration with the Director of Career and Innovation and Building Principals for programmatic and curricular decisions regarding all CTE programs and pathways offered at the PSD Career Tech Center. This leader will also serve as an industry liaison for the related industry fields. Duties will include course design, operations, budget, program planning, IEP accommodation services, and implementation and evaluation of the CTE programs. This Director will identify and provide teaching staff with the opportunities for further training and professional development in both pedagogy and industry-related subject matter. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Create, implement, and continuously monitor the planning and implementation of a diverse set of district-wide secondary CTE programs housed at the PSD Career Tech Center covering in-demand, high-wage industries. 

2. Collaborate with the Career & Innovation team to identify opportunities to create innovative programs and connections such as internships, apprenticeships, capstones, industry tours, and other work-based learning opportunities. Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations. 

3. Assist with the hiring of new staff and the creation of the PSD Career Tech Center compensation plan. 

4. Create new CTE programs and update and revise existing program approvals in collaboration with the CTE Coordinator. 

5. Serve and actively participate as an educational leader on a variety of state, regional and district committees. Consult other districts seeking to replicate PSD's industry-leading programs. 

6. Support teachers in ensuring that education and CTE certification requirements are met and maintained. 

7. Evaluate and supervise personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing professional growth, and achieving overall objectives of the school’s curriculum. 

8. Work collaboratively with Principals and discipline teams to implement and monitor safety plans. Establish guidelines and expectations for appropriate student behavior with the goal of maintaining an academic environment conducive to student achievement including, but not limited to supervision during lunch, in the hallways, and during co-curricular activities at night and after school. 

9. Report, monitor, research, and analyze program data to assure compliance with programs. 

10.Prepare and monitor operating budgets. 

11.Support CTE teachers in curriculum selection, standards alignment, and vertical articulation which includes the selection of textbooks, hardware, software, and other teaching materials for CTE programs. 

12.Lead, organize, and supervise the STEM-X summer program. This includes hiring teachers, managing the budget, registering students, and promoting the program. 

13.Collaborate with Integrated Services, Language Culture and Equity, Curriculum, and other PSD departments to deliver instructional programs aligned with the needs of exceptional populations. 

14.Promote and align CTE programs and courses to middle school, high school, and postsecondary. 

15.Attend and participate in CTE Advisory Committee meetings. 

16.Participate in social, cultural, and co-curricular activities with a focus on regional and state CTSO competitions. 

17.Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 

18.Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES: 

• Master’s degree in Education or Business. 

• Three or more years of related experience or teaching experience in a CTE program recommended. 

• Two or more years of experience as a Dean or Assistant Principal. 

• Experience in career and technical program coordination and reporting procedures preferred. 

• Criminal background check required for hire. 

• Colorado Principal or Administrator’s License. 

• CTE Director Credential. • Valid driver’s license.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to talent@psdschools.org