Job Posting: CTE Director

Location: Hastings High School

Position Type: Full-Time - School year plus additional days

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Position Summary:

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction

for the district’s CTE programs. The Director ensures that CTE programming aligns with state and federal

requirements, regional labor market needs, postsecondary partners, and district goals while expanding

opportunities for students to earn industry credentials, certifications, and postsecondary credit.

This position collaborates closely with administrators, counselors, teachers, ISDs, business and industry

partners, postsecondary institutions, and community stakeholders to deliver high-quality, compliant, and

innovative CTE programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Development

● Provide leadership and oversight for all district wide CTE programs and pathways.

● Develop, implement, and evaluate CTE programs aligned to Michigan Department of Education

(MDE) and Office of Career & Technical Education (OCTE) standards and regional workforce

needs.

● Expand career pathways, work-based learning opportunities, apprenticeships, and industry

partnerships.

● Ensure alignment of CTE programs with graduation requirements, Career Development Plans

(EDPs), and postsecondary transitions.

Compliance & Accountability

● Ensure compliance with:

○ Perkins V (Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act)

○ Michigan CTE standards and program approval requirements

○ State and federal reporting, monitoring, and audit expectations

● Oversee data collection, reporting, and program evaluations related to CTE enrollment,

completion, work based learning, credential attainment, placement, and follow-up.

● Prepare and submit on time required state and federal reports and applications.

● Participate in CTE and related district, regional, and state meetings

Budget & Grant Management

● Develop and manage CTE budgets, including Perkins and other grant funding.

● Ensure appropriate use, tracking, and documentation of funds in compliance with grant

requirements.

● Collaborate with business office staff on purchasing, equipment, and financial reporting.

Staff Supervision & Support

● Supervise and support CTE teachers and staff, as applicable.

● Assist with recruitment, onboarding, certification, and evaluation of CTE instructional staff.

● Coordinate professional development aligned to industry standards and instructional best

practices.

Partnerships & Collaboration

● Serve as liaison with:

○ Barry Intermediate School District (BISD)

○ Calhoun Intermediate School District (CISD)

○ Career Educational Planning District (CEPD) 36

○ Michigan Department of Education (MDE)/Office of Career & Technical Education

(OCTE)

○ Business and industry partners

○ Postsecondary institutions and training providers

● Facilitate advisory committees and ensure active industry engagement.

● Promote community awareness of CTE programs and student opportunities.

Student & Family Engagement

● Collaborate with counselors and administrators to support student access, equity, and enrollment

in CTE programs.

● Support career exploration activities, credential attainment, and transitions to employment,

military, or postsecondary education.

● Ensure CTE programs meet the needs of diverse learners, including special populations.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in education, career and technical education, educational leadership, or a

related field

● Valid Michigan teaching and CTE certificate (or ability to obtain)

● Valid Michigan administrative certificate (or ability to obtain)

● Demonstrated knowledge of Michigan CTE requirements and CTE/Perkins funding

● Have experience or ability to become proficient with GEM/MARS, CTE Portal, CLNA, CIP

Self-Review and CTEIS

● Experience working with secondary education programs

● Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

● Prior experience in CTE instruction, administration, or coordination

● Experience with grant management and compliance

● Experience collaborating with industry and postsecondary partners