Director of Workforce Development

Director of Workforce Development

The Director of Workforce Development is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of workforce development initiatives within Oklahoma City Public Schools. The Director will collaborate with the Executive Director of Workforce Development and other district leaders, educators, and community partners to develop strategies, programs, and initiatives that prepare students for success in post‑secondary education, the workforce, and lifelong learning. The Director will work to identify industry needs and trends to inform curriculum development and coordinate with stakeholders to support student achievement and increase workforce readiness.

• Great Teaching & Learning (Instructional Infrastructure)
• Develop and implement a district wide workforce development strategy that aligns college, career, and workforce‑readiness initiatives with district priorities and student outcome goals.
• Collaborate with curriculum, counseling, CTE, and school leaders to integrate career awareness, exploration, planning, and workforce readiness competencies into the K-12 instructional experience.
• Utilize labor market data, workforce trends, student outcome data, and industry feedback to inform career pathway development and program design.
• Design and expand work‑based learning opportunities, including internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, industry certifications, and career‑connected learning experiences.
• Monitor program effectiveness and student outcomes through data analysis and continuous improvement processes to ensure equitable access and successful workforce transitions.
• Great People (Talent Management)
• Build the capacity of educators, counselors, administrators, and workforce development staff through professional learning focused on career readiness, workforce trends, and postsecondary success.
• Establish strategic partnerships with business, industry, higher education, workforce agencies, and community organizations to strengthen career pathways and expand opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with district leaders to recruit, engage, and retain industry and community partners that support workforce development initiatives.
• Develop systems that increase stakeholder engagement and shared ownership of workforce readiness goals across schools and departments.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and high expectations that prepares students for success in postsecondary education and the workforce.
• Great Culture (Systems Leadership)
• Lead the development and execution of a coherent district wide vision for workforce development that advances equitable access to high‑quality career and postsecondary opportunities for every student.
• Collaborate with district and school leaders to identify barriers to student success and coordinate integrated supports that promote college, career, and workforce readiness.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration among departments to align workforce development initiatives with district strategic priorities and transformation goals.
• Serve as the district liaison to state, regional, and national workforce development organizations, ensuring alignment with emerging trends, best practices, and policy developments.
• Champion partnerships and resource allocation strategies that prioritize opportunities for historically underserved student populations and high‑need schools.
• Great Systems (Support & Accountability)
• Develop and implement systems for monitoring workforce development initiatives, measuring program effectiveness, and evaluating return on investment through clearly defined performance metrics.
• Establish short‑cycle planning and continuous improvement processes that utilize multiple data sources to identify challenges, monitor implementation, and adjust strategies to improve outcomes.
• Coordinate grant development efforts, identify funding opportunities, and support the implementation and compliance monitoring of workforce‑related grants and programs.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and applicable requirements from the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology…