HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 233
Director of Career Pathways and Workforce Development
HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 233, Flossmoor, Illinois, United States, 60422
Director of Career Pathways and Workforce Development JobID: 1494
Position Type:
Administration/ Director
Date Posted: 3/19/2025
Location: Homewood-Flossmoor High Community High School
POSITION: Director of Career Pathways and Workforce Development
START DATE:
July 1, 2025
LENGTH:
12-month position (administrative contract)
SALARY:
$120,000 - $140,000 BENEFITS:
Please click on the link for additional details.
DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for providing direction in the successful implementation of career and workforce development pathways consistent with the District’s strategic vision, mission and plan. This position is also responsible for developing and continually growing a robust network of industry and workforce partnerships (e.g. colleges/universities, local employers, trade unions/associations, economic development regions, businesses, and workforce development agencies). The Director of Career Pathways and Workforce Development will lead the development and implementation of programs and activities in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders. This position is a key resource in supporting the development and alignment of college and career pathways and the CCPE (College and Career Pathway Endorsement) framework for all students to ensure quality programming that meets the technical requirements for certification and successful program development.
FUNCTIONS Leadership: Authority/Responsibility: Provide leadership for implementation of Career Pathways, Workforce Development, and Career and Technical Education.
Develop, plan and implement innovative College and Career Pathways and work-based learning; provide leadership and support to staff in the implementation of College and Career Pathways to ensure that projects are aligned with district, regional, state, and federal goals and objectives. Establish, maintain, and monitor career advisory councils consistent with ISBE and Federal requirements for the purposes of informing Career and Technical Education program and curriculum development. Lead the development of curriculum in Career and Technical Education courses in alignment with District curriculum design processes, advisory council recommendations, and state requirements to ensure the District’s programs engage student interests and meet the current needs of business and industry. Develop a comprehensive career experiences program identifying and promoting career exploration and experiences for all students; Collaborate with Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Student Services and Associate Principals to assist in managing those career experiences both in and out of the building. Develop partnerships to secure opportunities for dual credit, work-based learning, virtual and in-person internships, workforce development agencies, and workforce development boards with a focus on equity and serving underrepresented, underserved student populations. Partner with local and national workforce agencies and employers to assess the job market as well as learning and training needs to assist the team in the development of WBL experiences across a continuum, increasing in-depth and time in a career pathway. Engage in continuous professional learning and networking with industry partners to identify and implement program innovations in Career and Technical Education. Develop and manage program budgets in alignment with district policies, procedures, and expectations. Develop and manage all federal and state grants in compliance with regulations for Career and Technical Education and seek external funding for Career and Workforce Pathway development. Ensure completion of all annual reporting and auditing (internal and external) to maintain compliance with industry requirements and funding sources (Perkins Grant, CTEI Grant, and other funding sources). Search out and apply for federal, state, and other external sources of funds for career pathways and work-based learning activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Personnel: Authority/Responsibility - Supervise all personnel activities within the Career and Technical Education department. Representative Activities:
Evaluate, supervise and make departmental employment recommendations. Recruit, hire, and retain staff using processes that promote equity, diversity, inclusion and transparency. Proactively manage workload assignments for faculty and staff members. Recommend, implement and evaluate professional learning programs for departmental faculty and staff. Coordinate the placement of student teachers and clinical observations within the department. Provide staff with multiple opportunities for growth. Operational Management: Authority/Responsibility – Coordinate the development of day to day operational tasks and departmental resources. Representative Activities:
Work with department faculty to identify departmental budget needs and recommend budget requests to the Principal and Chief School Business Officer. Manage departmental budget, resources, and facilities effectively, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with institutional policies and procedures. Provide two-way communication that fosters continuity among departments, department Leads, and administration. Facilitate solution-oriented strategies to address the day-to-day operations of the department. Manage procedural operations of the department to ensure compliance with institutional policies, procedures, deadlines, and record keeping.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Illinois Professional Education License with General Administrative or Principal endorsement required. Qualified evaluator certification required. Extensive knowledge of a variety of CTE programs and best practices. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and policies related to grants, CTE, pathways, and dual-credit. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
SUPERVISOR(S):
Dr. Jennifer Hester, Director of CIPD DEADLINE: 4/07/2025
Interested candidates should apply online at hfhighschool.org
Homewood-Flossmoor High School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, release, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Date Posted: 3/19/2025
Location: Homewood-Flossmoor High Community High School
POSITION: Director of Career Pathways and Workforce Development
START DATE:
July 1, 2025
LENGTH:
12-month position (administrative contract)
SALARY:
$120,000 - $140,000 BENEFITS:
Please click on the link for additional details.
DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for providing direction in the successful implementation of career and workforce development pathways consistent with the District’s strategic vision, mission and plan. This position is also responsible for developing and continually growing a robust network of industry and workforce partnerships (e.g. colleges/universities, local employers, trade unions/associations, economic development regions, businesses, and workforce development agencies). The Director of Career Pathways and Workforce Development will lead the development and implementation of programs and activities in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders. This position is a key resource in supporting the development and alignment of college and career pathways and the CCPE (College and Career Pathway Endorsement) framework for all students to ensure quality programming that meets the technical requirements for certification and successful program development.
FUNCTIONS Leadership: Authority/Responsibility: Provide leadership for implementation of Career Pathways, Workforce Development, and Career and Technical Education.
Develop, plan and implement innovative College and Career Pathways and work-based learning; provide leadership and support to staff in the implementation of College and Career Pathways to ensure that projects are aligned with district, regional, state, and federal goals and objectives. Establish, maintain, and monitor career advisory councils consistent with ISBE and Federal requirements for the purposes of informing Career and Technical Education program and curriculum development. Lead the development of curriculum in Career and Technical Education courses in alignment with District curriculum design processes, advisory council recommendations, and state requirements to ensure the District’s programs engage student interests and meet the current needs of business and industry. Develop a comprehensive career experiences program identifying and promoting career exploration and experiences for all students; Collaborate with Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Student Services and Associate Principals to assist in managing those career experiences both in and out of the building. Develop partnerships to secure opportunities for dual credit, work-based learning, virtual and in-person internships, workforce development agencies, and workforce development boards with a focus on equity and serving underrepresented, underserved student populations. Partner with local and national workforce agencies and employers to assess the job market as well as learning and training needs to assist the team in the development of WBL experiences across a continuum, increasing in-depth and time in a career pathway. Engage in continuous professional learning and networking with industry partners to identify and implement program innovations in Career and Technical Education. Develop and manage program budgets in alignment with district policies, procedures, and expectations. Develop and manage all federal and state grants in compliance with regulations for Career and Technical Education and seek external funding for Career and Workforce Pathway development. Ensure completion of all annual reporting and auditing (internal and external) to maintain compliance with industry requirements and funding sources (Perkins Grant, CTEI Grant, and other funding sources). Search out and apply for federal, state, and other external sources of funds for career pathways and work-based learning activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Personnel: Authority/Responsibility - Supervise all personnel activities within the Career and Technical Education department. Representative Activities:
Evaluate, supervise and make departmental employment recommendations. Recruit, hire, and retain staff using processes that promote equity, diversity, inclusion and transparency. Proactively manage workload assignments for faculty and staff members. Recommend, implement and evaluate professional learning programs for departmental faculty and staff. Coordinate the placement of student teachers and clinical observations within the department. Provide staff with multiple opportunities for growth. Operational Management: Authority/Responsibility – Coordinate the development of day to day operational tasks and departmental resources. Representative Activities:
Work with department faculty to identify departmental budget needs and recommend budget requests to the Principal and Chief School Business Officer. Manage departmental budget, resources, and facilities effectively, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with institutional policies and procedures. Provide two-way communication that fosters continuity among departments, department Leads, and administration. Facilitate solution-oriented strategies to address the day-to-day operations of the department. Manage procedural operations of the department to ensure compliance with institutional policies, procedures, deadlines, and record keeping.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Illinois Professional Education License with General Administrative or Principal endorsement required. Qualified evaluator certification required. Extensive knowledge of a variety of CTE programs and best practices. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and policies related to grants, CTE, pathways, and dual-credit. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
SUPERVISOR(S):
Dr. Jennifer Hester, Director of CIPD DEADLINE: 4/07/2025
Interested candidates should apply online at hfhighschool.org
Homewood-Flossmoor High School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, release, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr