at USD 475 Geary County Schools** in Junction City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Administrator of Career & Technical Education and Post-Secondary Programs Job ID 4496
Geary County USD 475
Junction City High School
Purpose Statement
This position will provide leadership and oversight for the CTE teachers and programs in the implementation and maintenance of current CTE Programs and new CTE programs, oversee the management of the Perkins Grant, collecting data on CTE students' Individual Program of Study, data management of certifications, insure appropriate and all necessary records are kept, create presentations, purchase orders, travel/professional development, compiling and distributing materials and reports; and responding to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources.
This position reports to the Principal of Junction City High School.
Essential Functions
- Provide logistical planning for professional learning opportunities for CTE staff that are aligned with CTE goals
- Develop and maintain accountability for results by compiling data for certifications (e.g., career plan of study, employer-recognized certification and licensure, work-based learning, and internships, etc.)
- Professional development of career academy staff meetings, scheduled implementation of career academy activities and events.
- Attend department and in-service meetings to convey and gather information required to perform duties.
- Coordinate assigned projects and activities (e.g., proper distribution of materials to various departments, arrangements for conferences, meetings, travel requirements, personnel to proctor all exit assessments, etc.)
- Maintain confidential documents (e.g., files and records, requisitions, assistive devices, etc.) to provide up-to-date references and an audit trail.
- Manage the inventory of supplies and materials (e.g., forms, office supplies) to ensure availability.
- Prepare various reports, correspondence, and other materials (e.g., including charts, graphs, spreadsheets, letters, memorandums, minutes, travel arrangement information, periodic and ad-hoc reports, etc.) to convey information, document activities, and provide written reference.
- Aid with various career academy processes (e.g., appointments, staff meetings, parent meetings, scheduling calendar, etc.) to provide support for addressing department operations.
- Respond to inquiries from various internal and external parties (e.g., advisory boards, formal partnerships, district staff, government agencies, other schools, public, students, etc.) to provide information, facilitate communication among parties, and provide direction.
- Serve as the point of contact for professionals (e.g., providing student demographic information, obtaining missing information, correcting inaccurate data, creating records, scheduling appointments, etc.) to implement necessary processes for the career academy.
- Work collaboratively with the Principal and CTE staff to complete the work of Junction City High School.
- Evaluate all CTE instructors
- Conduct post-secondary testing and interpret results to help students understand their aptitudes, abilities, and achievement, including, but not limited to, career assessments & inventories, coordinating preparation materials and classes for testing (ACT/ASPIRE/SAT/PSAT/ASVAB/KAP)
- Attend/assist with school events.
- Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school and its programs to the public in word and deed.
- Be an active member of the professional learning community: student, committee, and staff meetings, as well as assist in early recognition and prevention of educational problems.
- Maintain Post-Secondary Communication to the learning community, including websites and social media.
- Create and provide oversight for career and technology exploration programs and curricula for grades 5-8
- Serve as a liaison among students, teachers, parents, administrators, and the community.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks, with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to perform the functions of the job satisfactorily include operating standard office equipment and pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; analyzing data; applying assessment instruments; classifying data and information; providing customer service; and screening telephone calls.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios; read various manuals. Write documents following prescribed formats, present information to others, and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to perform the job satisfactorily include business telephone etiquette; office operation; codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; grammar, spelling, and punctuation; health standards and hazards; and school safety and security practices.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather, collate, and classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in various circumstances; work with data using defined, similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diverse range of individuals and groups; work with various data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is limited to a moderate level. Specific ability based competencies required to perform the functions of the job satisfactorily include: communicating with diverse groups; displaying tact and courtesy; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; being attentive to detail; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; accuracy, and attention to detail; adapting to changing work priorities; analyzing issues and determining the appropriate course of action; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; translates written and oral communication; dealing with frequent interruptions; meeting deadlines and schedules; multi-tasking; organizing tasks; and working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and methods, providing information, advising others, and operating within a defined budget.
The use of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; and significant fine-motor dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 30% walking, and 40% standing. The position is performed in a generally hazard-free environment.
Classification: Certified/Administrator
Division/Department: Secondary Junction City High School
Job Category: Career and Technical Education and Post-Secondary Programs
Qualifications: Kansas certification as a secondary building leader
A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the high school level in a CTE Program.
A strong personal commitment to promote the effective schools program.
A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, administration, and parents.
A demonstrated knowledge of effective leadership techniques.
Administrative experience is preferred.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding race, color, national origin, sex, or age, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Personnel Services at 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints related to disability, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Special Education at 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000.
