Vocational Director

Position: Vocational Director

Location: South Hadley High School, South Hadley, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

• Provide leadership and oversight for all vocational and technical education programs.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate vocational faculty and staff.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and district regulations related to career and technical education.
• Coordinate cooperative experiences for students involved in CTE programs.
• Seek and complete grants and Chapter 74 applications through DESE.
• Coordinate curriculum development and program improvement aligned with industry standards and workforce needs.
• Collaborate with school administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, families, and community partners to support student success.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses, colleges, and workforce organizations.
• Oversee vocational program budgets, grants, equipment, and resource allocation.
• Monitor student enrollment, attendance, achievement, certifications, internships, and placement data.
• Coordinate cooperative education, internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities.
• Support the implementation of safety procedures and ensure compliance within vocational program areas.
• Participate in the hiring, onboarding, and professional development of vocational staff.
• Assist in the development of schedules, student recruitment, and program promotion activities.
• Attend School Committee meetings and provide reports as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master’s preferred.
• Must have DESE licensure or be eligible for licensure.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in vocational, technical, or educational leadership.
• Experience in supervision and evaluation of staff preferred.
• Knowledge of vocational education regulations, curriculum development, and workforce trends.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with staff, students, families, and community partners.

As agreed upon through an individual contract.

The job will be evaluated on a yearly basis by the Superintendent or their designee.

• Moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, and stepping on stools.
• Moderate physical exertion such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling objects.
• Lifting up to 20 pounds frequently; over 20 pounds infrequently.
• Frequent fine motor manipulation required with computer, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines.

Employee is required to work indoors. Regular chemical solvents include toners and cleaning fluids.