Primary Purpose:

• Provide leadership in the area of Career and Technical Education (CTE)
• Provide leadership and support to the Carl Perkins Shared Service Arrangement (SSA) districts
• Provide research-based innovative professional learning and technical assistance to LEAs in the area(s) of Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Education/Certifications:

• Current Texas State Teaching Certification
• Current Texas State CTE Certification (preferred)
• Master's Degree in an education-related field (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of college and career readiness                         
• Knowledge of best practice in CTE programming, CTE certification and licensure, CTE instruction, and CTE funding and spending in relation to HB3
• Knowledge of HB5, high school graduation requirements                              
• Knowledge of Carl Perkins grants and requirements

Responsibilities and Duties Common to all Region 10 ESC Employees:

• Ability to work on and enhance a team
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of position responsibilities and to ensure timelines are met
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings
• Maintain a positive, customer-friendly, and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal)
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to center-wide strategic planning goals
• Display proficient levels of technology applications and remain current in the area of digital integration
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Region 10 Leadership
• Prepare and organize resources, train, and collaborate with Region 10 personnel
• Exhibit initiative in identifying problems and suggesting solutions in a positive manner
• Exhibit good judgment and decision making
• Keep supervisor informed of program and district needs
• Maintain up-to-date entries in Region 10 databases and accurate records for tracking and invoicing
• Adhere to Center procedures, guidelines, and policies 

 Specific Responsibilities and Duties for the CTE Consultant

• Provide support and leadership to LEAs in the area of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and HB5
• Develop and provide professional learning opportunities in CTE
• Develop and provide content-rich learning opportunities through a variety of learning modes including but not limited to webinars, blended learning, face-to-face, and web-based technologies
• Assist with supporting LEAs in areas including Methods of Administration and Results Driven Accountability
• Fulfill responsibilities outlined in state and federal grants, including Carl D. Perkins grants
• Partner with industry-based organizations and institutions
• Plan, facilitate, or coordinate institutes, conferences, or speakers
• Seek on-going development of professional skills as appropriate to the job assignment
• Maintain strong knowledge of evidence-based practices and current research
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to assist administrators and teachers in serving students with diverse needs
• Create and provide professional learning opportunities using a variety of delivery methods
• Demonstrate effective coaching, mentoring, problem-solving and conferencing skills
• Assist with the implementation of statewide initiatives and/or directives
• Coordination and implementation of grant deliverables and objectives

• Experience with designing, leading, and  providing staff learning
• Five or more years of experience teaching
• Experience working with at-risk students 

Accountability:

• The CTE Consultant shall be directly accountable to the Program Coordinator of Teaching and Learning or his/her designee.