Chief Executive Officer Full Time

Job Goal: The goal of the CEO is to ensure the continuous improvement of the community partnership and programs at the college and career academy. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to directing the administrative, curricular and instructional services at the college and career academy for the purpose of increasing student performance and local workforce development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Masters Degree or higher in business-related field or education; required

• A minimum of three years experience of school experience in a program which may include one year of internship in the vocational area as defined in experienced recognized for teacher certification and one year of occupational experience recognized for vocational technical education.

• State of Georgia Leadership Certificate. (T5-T7)

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Experience, Skill and Certification

• Leadership experience in education or business-related field – 5 years minimum

• Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate

• Experience with state and federal program reporting

• Exemplary oral and written communication skills

• Experience in developing annual budgets and managing assets for non-profit

• Experience with school to career transition activities to include “Move-on-when-ready”, internship, apprenticeships, mentorships, career shadowing and employment

• Progressive leadership experience in a corporate environment for ten or more years; preferred

• Secondary School (grades 6-12) instructional experience; preferred

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prompt and regular attendance

• Creates annual operating plans that support strategic goal and objectives set by the Board of Directors and correlates with annual budgets

• Collaborates with the principals, Superintendent, and stakeholders to define and articulate the academy’s vision and to develop strategies for achieving that vision

• Demonstrates prior experience in vision and strategy development in a partnership environment

• Builds workforce culture by promoting positive working environments and exercising consistent values that reflect the organization’s mission

• Builds effective teams through focused leadership and the resolution of barriers and differences

• Works with principals and teachers to ensure the integrity of each program

• Reviews and assist in approving instructional materials used in CTAE programs

• Provides leadership in the secondary to post-secondary course/program articulation effort

• Coordinates the Industry Program Accreditation/Certification effort at the college and career academy

• Assists teachers with Career Technical Student Organizations located at the college and career academy

• Assists in the development of plans and specifications for new and renovated facilities for CTAE programs located at the college and career academy

• Is educated with legislation which impacts CTAE and ensures Liberty County remains in compliance

• Monitors Programs-of-Work, extended day, and extended year reports at the college and career academy

• Oversees preparation for State Program Review of CTAE programs housed at the college and career academy

• Practices data-driven decision making utilizing private sector input and student performance information

• Works collaboratively with principals to integrate the core and CTAE curriculum

• Works to increase student enrollment in post-secondary programs

• Conduct teacher evaluation process for CTAE teachers at the college and career academy

• Conducts recruiting, screening and recommending candidates for teaching positions at the college and career academy

• Assists in the planning and implementing of professional learning activities for CTAE teachers at the college and career academy Manages assets of the non-profit corporation

• Oversees staff in developing annual budgets that support operating plans and submits budgets for approval

• Assures that the academy and its mission, programs and services are consistently presented in a strong positive image to relevant stakeholders

• Prepares and submits to the CTAE budget and reports as requested for the college and career academy

• Identifies financial resources available for use in CTAE programs as it relates to the college and career academy

• Evaluates projects/programs to determine efficacy

• Interacts with the business community to identify new sources of funding projects and programs

• Serves as the primary spokesperson and representative for the academy to all stakeholders

• Assists with public presentation and other public relations activities designed to engage public and private partners

• Collaborates with area business and state agencies to provide workforce development with local needs

• Routinely measures and reports progress to all stakeholders

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools

Physical Requirements:

Able to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities including:

Light Work: Exerting 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects.

Terms of Employment:

Salary shall be paid consistent on the System’s approved salary schedule. Length of work year and hours of employment shall be established by the system.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Superintendent of Schools.

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