Job Title: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator
Reports To: Executive Director of Curriculum 

& Instruction
Location: Northampton County Schools, North Carolina
Work Schedule: Full-time, 12-month position

Position Summary
The CTE Coordinator provides leadership and coordination for all Career and Technical Education programs in Northampton County Schools, with specific responsibility for IMC, CDC services, and Perkins Grant planning and compliance. The Coordinator works with school and district leadership, teachers, students, families, and community and business partners to ensure high-quality CTE offerings that support college, career, and workforce readiness for all students. The position requires a master’s degree and the holder must have, or be eligible to obtain, a North Carolina CTE Director’s Certification, which is issued at the graduate level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate CTE programs in alignment with state and federal requirements, local workforce needs, and the district’s strategic priorities.
  
  
• Lead and manage the Individual Mastery Curriculum (IMC) processes to support student progress toward credentials, certifications, and postsecondary goals.
  
  
• Coordinate the Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) for CTE, including needs assessment, goal-setting, budgeting, and monitoring of outcomes for CTE programs.
  
  
• Serve as the district lead for Perkins Grant planning and administration, including completion of applications, budgeting, documentation of expenditures, compliance assurances, and required reporting.
  
  
• Supervise and support Career Development Coordinators (CDC) and other assigned CTE staff to ensure high-quality career development, work-based learning, and transition services for students.
  
  
• Monitor CTE performance indicators, including concentrator rates, credential attainment, graduation, and postsecondary outcomes; use data to drive continuous program improvement.
  
  
• Coordinate and maintain accurate CTE data collection and reporting in accordance with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) guidelines.
  
  
• Collaborate with principals, counselors, and teachers to schedule CTE courses, ensure appropriate staffing and licensure, and support equitable student access to CTE pathways.
  
  
• Develop and maintain partnerships with business, industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to expand work-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, and credential opportunities.
  
  
• Organize and deliver ongoing professional development for CTE teachers, CDCs, and other staff on curriculum, instruction, assessment, safety, and compliance.
  
  
• Ensure local policies and procedures for CTE facilities, equipment, safety, and program operations meet state and federal standards.
  
  
• Serve as the primary liaison with NCDPI CTE staff and regional consultants on all matters related to CTE programming, licensure, and accountability.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Career and Technical Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution (required).
  
  
• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain within a specified timeframe, a North Carolina CTE Director’s Certification, which requires graduate-level credential.
  
  
• Minimum of three to five years of successful experience in CTE teaching, school administration, or related educational leadership role.
  
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of CTE standards, North Carolina CTE policies, Perkins V requirements, and accountability measures.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of CTE program design, curriculum, and pathways that lead to high-demand careers and postsecondary options.
  
  
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to CTE, including Perkins, state CTE statutes, and NCDPI guidance.
  
  
• Proficiency in using data for decision-making, program evaluation, and reporting.
  
  
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple grants, timelines, and projects while maintaining compliance and high program quality.
  
  

Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit an application through the Northampton County Schools employment portal, including:

• Resume
  
  
• Cover letter describing CTE leadership experience and vision for district CTE programs
  
  
• Official transcripts documenting a master’s degree
  
  
• Evidence of current North Carolina CTE Director’s Certification or documented eligibility to obtain the certification