Executive Director of CTE and Advanced Academics Job Stafford area,England UK,Education / Teaching

Position: Stafford Municipal School District - Executive Director of CTE and Advanced Academics

Stafford Municipal School District – Executive Director of CTE and Advanced Academics

Program Focus

Career Investigation and Career Connections
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health Occupations
Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences
Human Development and Family Studies
Marketing Education
Office Education
Trade and Technology Education

Position Summary

Provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Advanced Academics programs, including Gifted and Talented (GT), Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Credit, and Early College High School. Serve as the senior instructional leader for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs that ensure rigorous, equitable, and accessible learning pathways for all students. Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) program aligned to the district’s strategic plan, ensuring that every student graduates prepared for post‑secondary success.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of innovative CTE and Advanced Academics programs, ensuring curriculum documents, instructional materials, student assessments, and admission criteria are current and responsive to student needs.

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Advanced Academics programs, including Gifted and Talented (GT), Pre‑AP, Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Credit, OnRamps, and Early College High School, ensuring rigorous, coherent, and aligned pathways from elementary through high school.

Establish and maintain partnerships with institutions of higher education, including community colleges and four‑year universities, to expand dual credit, articulated credit, and early college opportunities for students.

Lead the development and continuous improvement of CTE programs of study, career pathways, and industry‑based certifications aligned with state‑approved frameworks, regional workforce demand, and TEA accountability indicators.

Evaluate program effectiveness across CTE and Advanced Academics using student achievement, AP/dual credit performance, certification attainment, and other data to drive continuous improvement and ensure student progress is monitored and used to strengthen programs.

Identify and promote local career opportunities for students by recruiting business and industry partners and expanding work‑based and experiential learning opportunities.

Establish and maintain strong business and education partnerships aligned with the district’s strategic goals for College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR).

Direct and manage CTE facilities, ensuring equipment and materials are available, properly maintained, and support effective instruction.

Provide campuses with career exploration resources and ensure equitable access to CCMR tools and supports, including recommendations for the purchase, replacement, and repair of equipment.

Collaborate with counselors, principals, and district staff to determine CCMR goals, objectives, and priorities aligned with the district’s strategic plan.

Coordinate and support career pathway development, certification programs, and college and career readiness initiatives, including the administration of college entrance exams and distribution of results.

Develop and manage the CCMR budget based on identified needs, ensuring cost‑effective operations and responsible use of funds.

Ensure compliance with all federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, board policies, and district procedures.

Serve as the district’s primary liaison and grant manager for Perkins V, dual credit MOUs, and other state and federal CTE and advanced academic funding sources, ensuring effective use of funds and compliance with reporting requirements.

Lead the strategic identification, equitable access, and academic support of students in advanced and gifted programs, ensuring representation reflective of the district’s student demographics.

Collaborate with the Chief Academic Officer and other district leaders on long‑range planning, accountability outcomes, and strategic initiatives that…