Curriculum and Instruction Director, College and Career Pathways

2 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time
Job Summary

The Curriculum and Instruction Manager, College and Career Pathways will lead all curriculum and instruction work within CTE, collaborating with the CTE Director to create a district-wide strategy for supporting teachers, schools, and staff with content and pedagogical needs. This position will oversee CTE Pathways based on content endorsement area, manage staff and activities to ensure high-quality CTE programming, and work with CPS departments, networks, schools, and community partners to ensure successful implementation and outcomes for CTE students and programs.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and integrate curricula that incorporate college readiness standards, essential employability skills, content-specific competencies, authentic problem- and project-based learning, work-based learning, industry certification, and research-based best instructional practices.
  • Align all available CTE pathways to the ISBE College and Career Pathway Endorsement, including all required student and district activities.
  • Manage relevant contracts and vendor relationships for CTE curriculum and other service providers.
  • Create a professional development strategy for CTE teachers to ensure all students are supported.
  • Collaborate with the Education for Employment (EFE) Manager to plan and execute a robust teacher recruitment strategy to attract high-quality teachers for all open teaching positions.
  • Develop a centralized strategy to ensure that all CTE Programs align with industry needs and best practices.
  • Lead, professionally develop, and evaluate the performance of direct reports, providing coaching, feedback, and support in meeting individual and team goals.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, business, public policy, or related field from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) or other CTE licensure issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with appropriate content and/or grade-level endorsement(s) is preferred.
  • Master's degree, strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience either as a classroom teacher, or in a related, industry-specific role responsible for leading quality educational programs within one or more College & Career/CTE content areas.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of direct supervisor/manager experience leading a team of direct reports.
  • Experience working with adult learners, including developing and facilitating professional learning opportunities to meet the needs of participants.
  • Experience facilitating or leading curriculum planning, design, and/or development.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in Career and Technical Education (CTE), whether in a classroom teaching capacity and/or leading the administration of CTE programs in an urban or periurban environment is preferred.
  • Experience in a large organization, managing complex projects requiring significant cross-functional collaboration is preferred.
Conditions of Employment
  • Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.
  • Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire.

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