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Director of Career and Technical Education #1546
1546
Springfield
Exempt
CTE
$97,984 - $129,828
$97,984 - $161,674
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
December 16, 2024
Open Until Filled

​Reporting to the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, provides leadership and advocates for equity for all students; integrates and executes the policies and expectations of the State Board of Education as the Director of CTE; directs, oversees and administers programs (e.g., agricultural education, Perkins and state CTE programming), operations and staff; provides leadership and support in programming and compliance for districts and other educational organizations throughout Illinois; provides leadership in cross functional department work (e.g., Data Strategies and Analytics) and cross functional agency work (e.g., Community College Board, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity); monitors and develops department budget.

  • ​Provides leadership and directs the overall functions and programs of the department including, but not limited to, CTE, agricultural education, and college and career readiness programming. 
  • Provides leadership, support, and resources in response to district needs. 
  • Monitors and evaluates the activities of staff to ensure the application and direction of agency policies, state/federal rules, guidelines and fiscal accountability.
  • Represents and speaks accurately on behalf of the State Board of Education to school districts, educational organizations, other state/federal agencies, committees and the public concerning the interpretation of agency policies, procedures or actions.
  • Initiates and models active and collaborative leadership in cross functional department and agency work with demonstrated improved outcomes for all children.
  • Develops and implements policies, programs, procedures, and plans to ensure compliance with legislation and to improve the effectiveness of program implementation with demonstrated improved outcomes.
  • Works with staff to develop and manage grants, contracts and budgets.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • ​Bachelor's degree or relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
  • ​Multiple years of supervisory experience in school district, state education agency, research organization, nonprofit entity, state government, or university. 
  • Working knowledge of budgets and grants. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  • ​Master's degree in Education or related field. 
  • ​Multiple years with and oversight of state and federal grants, contracts, budget development, and program monitoring. 
  • Familiarity with federal and state education reform initiatives. 
  • Familiarity with coordinating external partners. 
  • Familiarity with Career and Technical Education. 

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.