CEO of Rome CCA & Director of CTAE

CEO of Rome CCA & Director of CTAE

Rome City Schools, Rome High School — Rome, Georgia

Job : 5786736

Final date to receive applications: Jul 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance to fulfill leadership duties
• Assumes responsibility for leadership of CCA in achieving its stated mission, vision, and goals
• Facilitates regular, transparent communication with the Superintendent, faculty, parents, and community partners
• Provides appropriate and regular reports to the Superintendent regarding program status
• Conducts ongoing evaluations of strategic plans and makes operational recommendations to the Superintendent or designee
• Creates an Annual Report aligned strictly with state requirements (GCCAN)

• Assumes responsibility for the comprehensive planning and submission of annual local, state, and federal budgets to the Superintendent and the State
• Prepares specific budgets for individual programs and directly supervises all disbursements
• Manages and tracks all physical and financial assets allocated to the Academy
• Conducts ongoing needs assessments for students, faculty, and equipment to guide future investments

• Exercises leadership in development and continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional programs of CCA and their coordination with CTAE
• Supervises the broader CCA/CTAE educational program, working cooperatively with staff on curriculum development, revision, and evaluation
• Oversees the administration of End of Pathway Assessments (EOPAs) to guarantee they remain industry-significant and widely recognized
• Works in tandem with the Director of School Improvement, Director of Special Education, and Curriculum Director to identify needs and assist with district growth
• Supports schools with the development and classroom integration of Secondary STEM programs
• Leads school-based and district-wide professional learning for CTAE and the integration of STEM and other specialized programming

• Works cooperatively with Human Resources and school administration in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluation of CCA/CTAE staff in accordance with Board policies
• Collaborates with school principals to organize and coordinate programs within their buildings, fostering strong horizontal and vertical continuity throughout the district
• Supervises and provides strategic direction for business engagement committees and Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)

• Spends at least 50% of the time engaging directly with the business community to ensure the Academy stays abreast of the changing economy
• Identifies, establishes, and maintains strategic partnerships with local businesses, industries, and government agencies to directly inform the Academy's curriculum
• Interacts with local industry leaders to secure financial support, in‑kind donations, and a wide variety of direct job connections for students
• Maintains cooperative relationships with government agencies and community organizations to negotiate service support, student internships, and apprenticeships

• Serves as the primary liaison between the Governing Board, postsecondary institutions, and the employment community
• Develops long‑term relationships with institutions such as Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Georgia Highlands College, Shorter University, and Berry College to increase opportunities for students to earn postsecondary credit
• Attends professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain cutting‑edge professional knowledge, build network opportunities, and foster collaboration

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

• Educational Level: Master's Degree required;
  Specialist Degree Preferred
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Georgia Educational Leadership Certification preferred
• Experience:
  
  5 years in K‑12 school programs; 3 years building or district level leadership experience
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; travel to research other facilities and program opportunities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication skills, planning and organizational skills, ability to manage time with flexibility; leadership/supervisory skills; computer technology skills;
  Ability to work well with staff and the public

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Full‑Time

$80,000 to $100,000 Per Year

• Buffi Murphy
• 508 East 2nd Street
• Rome, Georgia
• Phone:
• Email: bmurphye.ga.us