Executive Director College and Career Development - College and Career Development

Executive Director College and Career Development - College and Career Development

Join to apply for the Executive Director College and Career Development - College and Career Development role at Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Master's degree in a related field required. Specialist or doctorate degree in a related field preferred.

Five years successful school, district, and/or related administrative experience with a proven record of successful supervisory/leadership experience required. Experience in administration, staff development, and/or supervision with instructional leadership responsibilities required. Experience with career and technical instruction at multiple levels, proven leadership in development and implementation of curricular content and successful methods of instructional delivery, experience in design and delivery of professional development to support research‑based best practices in instructional methodology, and leadership of individuals and groups for continuous quality improvement required.

System level K‑12 experience preferred.

Strong leadership skills; ability to build productive cross‑functional working relationships; outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, including strong presentation skills with the ability to consult and work with all roles and levels throughout the organization; ability to lead the development of College and Career Academies (CCA) and traditional school-based Career and Technical Education (CTE) in organization, content, and delivery based on student achievement data and proven best practices;

ability to facilitate effective professional development; ability to coordinate curriculum and instruction to support student accountability; knowledge of current educational research on student achievement as impacted by academy model, instructional methods, and diverse student populations; and ability to envision and evaluate technology as a curriculum and instructional resource.

Provide leadership to plan, direct, implement, and evaluate Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science (CS), College and Career Academies (CCA) and traditional school‑based Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs.

• Collaborate with division support directors to ensure effective communication and collaboration on all initiatives related to College and Career Development.
• Lead and direct the planning, training, and effective launch of all school career programs, including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, College and Career Academies (CCA), and Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE). This role requires coordinating comprehensive support and ensuring seamless implementation across all relevant GCPS divisions that impact education.
• Lead the development of professional learning for program implementation and improved student achievement using innovative delivery models which focus on the building of capacity and sustainability for schools.
• Provide guidance for compliance and maintenance of all local funds.
• Provide guidance for compliance and maintenance of the Carl
  
  D. Perkins Grant and other state and federal grants.
• Serve as the primary liaison to develop and coordinate all articulation and dual‑enrollment opportunities for GCPS CTAE students.
• Support the Maxwell High School of Technology and Grayson Technical Program through funding, curriculum development, and professional development.
• Work closely with local school leadership to achieve the desired goal of ensuring that all students are college and career ready.
• Work closely with the Chief Learning Officer to create and implement a plan to transform teaching and learning through implementation of CCA at targeted high schools.
• Work closely with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce to align resources and business and industry support needed for implementation and…