The Technical Academy Program Coordinator is responsible for management and leadership of the Technical Academy Program at the school level. The assigned worksite shall vary among seven technical academy school sites.    

 

Supervising instruction in the technical academy programs to assure effectiveness of teaching and learning;

Coordinating student recruitment/enrollment into the technical academy programs;

Coordinating the maintenance and enhancement of technical academy program facilities at the assigned technical academies;

Participating in the countywide management steering committee for the technical academy programs;

Coordinating the articulation between the technical academy and academic programs at the assigned technical academy;

Promoting and monitoring technical academy student achievement in technical academy and academic programs;

Coordinating and supporting technical academy teacher involvement in work-based learning experiences for student;

Coordinating and facilitating open house orientations for parents and students of interest;

Conducting informal teacher/program observations;

Ordering equipment, supplies and materials for programs at various schools; and

Processing, assigning and notifying students of application status.

 

 

 

Ability to work effectively with Principals in order to implement and monitor programs;

Demonstrated leadership experiences in assessing needs and program implementation;

Excellent human relations skills; and

Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

 

 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s  degree in applicable field; experience working in a vocational education setting; five (5) years teaching in academic or vocational education required.

 

 

 

Holds or is eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.

 

No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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