The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering
Director of Career and Technical Education
The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering, Aston Mills, Pennsylvania, United States
The Director of Career & Technical Education provides visionary leadership and administrative oversight for all occupational programs within the unit, including the daily operations of the county technical schools, management of federally funded programs, and direction of adult CTE offerings. The Director leads the strategic development of comprehensive career pathways that are innovative, relevant, and commands alignment to high‑demand occupations across Delaware County. This role is responsible for securing and managing funding, including grants and federal allocations, and for ensuring effective budget development and fiscal oversight.
The Director collaborates extensively with school districts, employers, workforce development agencies, higher education institutions, and community partners to enhance career readiness and ensure programs are aligned with workforce needs, labor‑market trends, and postsecondary expectations. The position requires strong leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and deep knowledge of K‑12 education systems, state and federal laws, instructional quality, and the operational demands of both secondary and adult CTE programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversees the creation, implementation and effectiveness of CTE programs and career academies and ensures that students complete program sequences and programming meets local, state, and national needs.
Establishes new, innovative partnerships with non‑profit organizations, colleges, and universities to strengthen CTE programs.
Builds a high‑performing team whose work spans a broad range of CTE programs and services to support schools and workforce development.
Identifies emerging career trends and workforce needs to ensure programs remain relevant and aligned to high‑demand occupations; establishes program goals and measurable outcomes using data to assess effectiveness and guide improvement.
Designs, launches, expands, and evaluates school‑age and adult CTE programs, ensuring high‑quality curriculum, aligned certifications, and strong postsecondary pathways in full compliance with PDE and industry requirements.
Provides leadership, supervision, and evaluation of all CTE programs, services, budget, capital improvements, operations, and personnel.
Oversees daily operations, safety systems, instructional technology, and equipment procurement.
Develops and monitors systems to ensure the CTE administrative team provides strong instructional leadership to promote high moi quality teaching that integrates academic, technical, and workplace competencies.
Conducts research on policies, labor markets, educational technology, industry trends, and funding opportunities to support program innovation with a focus on entrepreneurial opportunities for expansion.
Develops and implements opportunities for students through articulation and dual‑enrollment agreements, pre‑apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways, internships, and cooperative education agreements.
Establishes and leverages critical partnerships with DCIU and community partners including workforce and economic development boards, district administrator job‑alike groups, CTCE administrator forums, Perkins consortium meetings, colleges and universities, and future employers.
Promotes career readiness and job placement services, ensuring strong connections to employment and post‑secondary education.
Leads employer engagement to strengthen work‑based learning and employment pipelines.
Manages and evaluates budgets to ensure fiscal controls and long‑term financial planning and resource allocation.
Compiles, analyzes, and reports data to evaluate program outcomes and support planning.
Leads outreach and recruitment efforts for school‑age and adult learners; directs development of marketing strategies and materials to promote CTE programs.
Monitors state reporting systems to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all state and federal regulations governing CTE programs, including Chapters 3, 4, 5, -slider etc. ... 6, 339, and Perkins V.
Collects and submits data for all state and federal funds and other required reports.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Performs other duties as requested and/or assigned.
Participates in, chairs, and oversees required activities of district meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Individual with a valid PA Career & Technical Administrative Director certification, Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, or PA K‑12 Principal certification may apply. Principals may apply for Director add‑on certification who possess three years of professional experience in CTE.
ოჯახ EDUCATION REQUIRED Bachelor’s degree in education or vocational education and master’s degree in education required. Doctorate preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Job‑related experience in CTE or district administration with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED 5+ years in central office leadership as superintendent and/or assistant superintendent or CTE administrative experience at a Director level.
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The Director collaborates extensively with school districts, employers, workforce development agencies, higher education institutions, and community partners to enhance career readiness and ensure programs are aligned with workforce needs, labor‑market trends, and postsecondary expectations. The position requires strong leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and deep knowledge of K‑12 education systems, state and federal laws, instructional quality, and the operational demands of both secondary and adult CTE programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversees the creation, implementation and effectiveness of CTE programs and career academies and ensures that students complete program sequences and programming meets local, state, and national needs.
Establishes new, innovative partnerships with non‑profit organizations, colleges, and universities to strengthen CTE programs.
Builds a high‑performing team whose work spans a broad range of CTE programs and services to support schools and workforce development.
Identifies emerging career trends and workforce needs to ensure programs remain relevant and aligned to high‑demand occupations; establishes program goals and measurable outcomes using data to assess effectiveness and guide improvement.
Designs, launches, expands, and evaluates school‑age and adult CTE programs, ensuring high‑quality curriculum, aligned certifications, and strong postsecondary pathways in full compliance with PDE and industry requirements.
Provides leadership, supervision, and evaluation of all CTE programs, services, budget, capital improvements, operations, and personnel.
Oversees daily operations, safety systems, instructional technology, and equipment procurement.
Develops and monitors systems to ensure the CTE administrative team provides strong instructional leadership to promote high moi quality teaching that integrates academic, technical, and workplace competencies.
Conducts research on policies, labor markets, educational technology, industry trends, and funding opportunities to support program innovation with a focus on entrepreneurial opportunities for expansion.
Develops and implements opportunities for students through articulation and dual‑enrollment agreements, pre‑apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways, internships, and cooperative education agreements.
Establishes and leverages critical partnerships with DCIU and community partners including workforce and economic development boards, district administrator job‑alike groups, CTCE administrator forums, Perkins consortium meetings, colleges and universities, and future employers.
Promotes career readiness and job placement services, ensuring strong connections to employment and post‑secondary education.
Leads employer engagement to strengthen work‑based learning and employment pipelines.
Manages and evaluates budgets to ensure fiscal controls and long‑term financial planning and resource allocation.
Compiles, analyzes, and reports data to evaluate program outcomes and support planning.
Leads outreach and recruitment efforts for school‑age and adult learners; directs development of marketing strategies and materials to promote CTE programs.
Monitors state reporting systems to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all state and federal regulations governing CTE programs, including Chapters 3, 4, 5, -slider etc. ... 6, 339, and Perkins V.
Collects and submits data for all state and federal funds and other required reports.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Performs other duties as requested and/or assigned.
Participates in, chairs, and oversees required activities of district meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Individual with a valid PA Career & Technical Administrative Director certification, Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, or PA K‑12 Principal certification may apply. Principals may apply for Director add‑on certification who possess three years of professional experience in CTE.
ოჯახ EDUCATION REQUIRED Bachelor’s degree in education or vocational education and master’s degree in education required. Doctorate preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Job‑related experience in CTE or district administration with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED 5+ years in central office leadership as superintendent and/or assistant superintendent or CTE administrative experience at a Director level.
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