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Gwinnett County Public Schools · 2 weeks ago

Executive Director College and Career Development - College and Career Development

Gwinnett County, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking an Executive Director for College and Career Development. The role involves providing leadership for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of various educational programs, including Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, while ensuring that all students are prepared for college and career opportunities.

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Responsibilities

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 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 sustainability of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, College and Career Academies and traditional school-based Career and Technical Education programs

Supervise and evaluate staff using the guidelines and pacing calendar provided in the effectiveness system

Provide ongoing cross training and maintain a succession plan for the department staff

Provide support and implementation of the District Leadership Program for new district level leaders within the department

Serve as a GCPS and Teaching & Learning liaison in various internal and external committees and advisory boards

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Georgia Educator's CertificateMaster's degreeCurriculum developmentProfessional developmentLeadership experienceInstructional leadershipCareerTechnical EducationTechnology in educationCross-functional relationshipsCommunication skills

Required

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 related field required

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

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

Ability to envision and evaluate technology as a curriculum and instructional resource

Preferred

Specialist or doctorate degree in related field preferred

System level K-12 experience preferred

Company

Gwinnett County Public Schools

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Gwinnett County Public Schools provides educational opportunities, faculties, and community support for students.

Founded in 1996

Suwanee, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.gcpsk12.org/

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