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Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership · 4 days ago

Director of Chapter 74 Technical Programs at the H.S. of Science & Technology

Springfield, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership is focused on enhancing educational opportunities within the Springfield Public Schools. The Director of Chapter 74 Technical Programs will oversee the approval and implementation of vocational programs, ensuring compliance with state regulations and improving academic and technical performance across the school.

Continuing EducationEducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education

Responsibilities

Be responsible to the Principal of H.S. of Science and Technology

Work with H.S. of Science & Technology's Principal and vocational administration to secure and maintain State Chapter 74 approval for all existing and new technical programs which adhere to the approved criteria within the Chapter 74 Regulations

Work collaboratively with school and district staff, outside organizations, and community representatives

Enforce and monitor federal and state regulations

Work with H.S. of Science & Technology's administration to guide staff which improves academic and technical performance through the implementation of effective practices in vocational/academic integration

Provide support to all technical staff in preparing students for success in the any upcoming standardized vocational competency testing

Ensure that all technical staff develop/use: (1) pacing documents, (2) newly written vocational frameworks lesson plans (3) newly generated framework competency checklists and (4) safety assessments

Collaborate with school and district staff to prepare for: (1) coordinated program reviews, (2) on-site Chapter 74 Program audits and (3) State on-site evaluations

Work with H.S. of Science & Technology's administration team to maintain all Program Advisory Committees (PACs) and the General Advisory Committee (GAC) to follow State guidelines for effective operation of each technical area

Oversee the coordination of school and shop related projects as well as on-site and off-campus construction/renovation activities and cooperative work experiences

Ensure the appropriate uses of facilities, equipment, technology, and instructional supplies as defined within the Chapter 74 regulations

Collaborate with school and district staff to develop and implement Springfield’s annual Local Plan

Collaborate with school and district staff to develop and implement the annual State and Federal grants

Collaborate with school and district staff to effectively utilize the local consumable supply/repair budget

Oversee appropriate expenditures for local, state, and any federal funds used to support H.S. of Science & Technology programs

Oversee compliance with OSHA regulations through the implementation of established technical and school-wide procedures. This includes staff and student training and certification

Maintain accurate inventory of technical programs

Work with the Principal in the recruitment of new students to H.S. of Science & Technology

Oversee the recruiting, screening, and professional development of H.S. of Science & Technology's career and technical staff

Participate in the evaluation of vocational staff and secure Professional Development as needed

Prepare appropriate reports for the Massachusetts Department of Education and represent the school and the district at Department of Education meetings, Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators, and conferences involving career and technical education

Qualification

MA DESE licensureVocational curriculum knowledgeChapter 74 RegulationsGrant writingBudget managementAdministrative experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skills

Required

MA DESE licensure as a Voc Tech Supervisor/Director

At least five years successful teaching experience in a vocational setting

Proven in-depth knowledge of MA Vocational Frameworks, vocational curriculum and methodology, Chapter 74 Regulations, and State and Federal funding regulations

Excellent organizational, management, oral, written communication, as well as interpersonal skills are required

A minimum of three years of administrative experience preferably in a vocational setting

Experience in grant writing

Experience in managing large budgets