Officer of College and Career Partnerships 01841

KANSAS CITY MISSOURI SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Officer of College and Career Partnerships

Job Title Code: 01841

Salary Grade: S693 $85,000- $132,593

Department: Office of the Deputy Superintendent

Reports To: Deputy Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Prepared: June 2019

PURPOSE OF JOB: To implement strategies and programs that prepare KCPS students for post-secondary opportunities including career and/or college. Chief among the responsibilities is to coordinate a 21st century Career Education Center (Manual Tech), in coordination with MCC and other business partners that allows students to explore pathways of their choice, leading them to multiple options (Industry Credential, Associate's, or Bachelor's) post-graduate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Increase college and career options for the student by implementing key strategies that align with Mo DESE

Coordinate all activities re: KCPS partnership with MCC and represent KCPS at all meetings re: partnership

Collaborate with school leadership to ensure implementation of strategic plan in all CTE areas.

Partner with CIPD to align community college and university courses with current KCPS offerings to ensure that students receive adequate credit

Provide essential information to all stakeholders

Act as visionary in creating a metroplex career center at Manual Career and Technical Center and maintains consistent communication with the Deputy Superintendent

Case manage the CTE dual credit programs. Work with district staff and students to identify and coordinate opportunities for students

Act as point of contact for all CTE dual credit partnerships and ensure that courses align with Mo DESE requirements for student credit

Collaborate with K-12 staff and community college and university professionals to develop and maintain high school career pathway and enrollment academies throughout KCPS.

Oversee marketing and awareness campaign in partnership with other KCPS departments for CTE/ Dual Credit Program

Oversee all activities with the Career and Tech Ed Department re: curriculum development, course alignment alongside the Director of CTE

Coordinate efforts with schools and community college to allow students to be administered ACCUPLACER

Maintain a working relationship with postsecondary institutions

Supervises Director of CTE

Works collaboratively with Director to create fiscal balancing of various CTE budgets

Keeps abreast of current research trends, methods, and practices in CTE education through regularly participating in state and national PD opportunities

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years' experience managing personnel in academic school setting or school district.

Bachelor's, Master's Degree Preferred.

Strong familiarity with CTE pathways

Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Strong knowledge of CTE Dual Credit and alignment of CTE district courses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Length of work year:

Benefits: Retirement Programs, Health, Dental and Life Insurance are provided.

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Primary Location:
Career Technical Education
Salary Range:
$85,000.00 - $132,593.00 / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time