Academy Administrator; Supervisor -Transportation & Technology

Position: Academy Administrator (Supervisor) -Transportation & Technology 2026-2027 School Year
Gr. New Bedford Regional Voc Tech High School  school year

Transportation & Technology Academy Administrator

SCHOOL YEAR: 202 Days (GNBAU) : (it is expected that the incumbent will work any additional time needed for interviewing prospective teachers and conducting procedures necessary for the opening and closing of the Career and Technical areas within the Academy.)

Position

Purpose:

The Vocational Technical Academy Administrator is responsible for overseeing and supervising the career/technical programs and personnel within their assigned Academy in the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational High School in the Transportation and Technology shops.

Essential Functions:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

* Implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals.

* Enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.

* Manage all phases of the budget process for academy needs.

* Assess, estimate, and schedule work projects both on and off school grounds.

* Monitor the development, implementation, revision, and evaluation of curriculum, assisting faculty as needed.

* Implement safety measures protecting students, teachers, equipment, materials, and facilities.

* Ensure all students adhere to the specific dress codes and safety protocols mandated within each program of the academy.

* Communicate with students, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators regarding student educational and behavioral progress.

* Arrange for and chair meetings addressing educational and behavioral needs with students, parents/guardians, and teachers during or beyond the school day.

* Ensure all programs have adopted fair and equitable grading practices.

* Select students for cooperative and full-time employment positions in cooperation with the Coordinator of Cooperative/Career Education Placement.

* Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

* Cooperate with faculty, guidance, support staff, special areas, and administrators.

* Monitor and evaluate teacher and teacher assistant performance in the shop and related classroom, assisting as needed.

* Participate in the selection process for teachers, teacher assistant, or other relevant positions.

* Orient new teachers and teacher assistants to their responsibilities, school structure, and expectations.

* Recruit teachers and purchase supplies for adult education programs for shops within your supervision and in cooperation with the Adult Education Director.

* Oversee advisory committee membership, meetings, and recommendations.

* Participate in professional growth through ongoing reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.

* Participate in staff and faculty meetings.

* Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Recommended Minimum Qualification

Education, Training and

Experience:

The candidate must meet the certification requirements of the State Department of Education, Division of Occupational Education and hold a valid Chapter 74 as Voc-Tech Supervisor/Director, Bachelors/Masters Degree. Five years of recent teaching and supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Ability and

Skills:

Knowledge:
Demonstrates knowledge and use of materials and resources in accordance with the adopted curricula for their assigned shop areas and consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided. Demonstrates effective student management skills and provides for sound and effective techniques of instruction

Ability. Ability to communicate effectively, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all school employees, students, teachers, parents, and vendors, and employers. Ability to recognize school-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal effectively with interruptions, occasionally under…