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The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Minimum Salary: $24.29/hr

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Organize, coordinate, and oversee districtwide Future Ready efforts, including Postsecondary Readiness initiatives, career exploration planning/implementation, and strategic advising for all Davenport students.
• Oversee and monitor CTE and Carl Perkins Budgets, including reporting and making amendments through the Department of Education, and assuring compliance with Federal guidelines.
• Coordinate with teachers at 4 high schools, 5 junior highs, CTE Specialist, and district level staff with regards to Carl Perkins Grant compliance, legislation updates, spending, etc.
• Plan, supervise, and review equipment purchases and logistics for career experiences, trainings, and professional development sessions.
• Research and compile program data for Carl Perkins reports, activities, and application for submissions, monitoring visits, and state meetings.
• Monitor data for equity within programs, events, and recruitment efforts. Develop and implement plans to address gaps found.
• Plan and secure funding for sustained implementation of district programs, including fundraising events and grant submissions.
• Spearhead and direct career experiences, including job shadows, internships, apprenticeships, discussion panels, field trips, tours, and lunch & learns for district programs.
• Develop, manage, and leverage community engagement and support in district programs through targeted advisory councils, task forces, career experiences, and other student centered opportunities.
• Develop a strategic plan for implementing a career guidance system to ensure compliance with ICAP requirements and Postsecondary Readiness.
• Utilize Career Guidance System, DCAP and ICAP, specific to CTE content areas and review recommendations to place key students in valuable career experiences and work-based learning aligned with their long-term goals and postsecondary plans.
• Formulate and implement a plan to recruit students into DCSD CTE programs and pathways related to their interests career goals. Create and sustain a marketing and retention enrollment strategy to increase the number of students into CTE programs of study.
• Develop and maintain a database of career experience records. Utilize the database to place students in experiences that will build upon their interests and career goals.
• Provide training and professional development to those involved in career exploration, to include: CTE teachers, Title I teachers, counselors, Special Education teachers, and others as necessary.
• Communicate and educate DCSD stakeholders of successes, opportunities, and events in Career and Technical Education via social media, print publications, and digital formats.
• Consult with and serve as a member on various teams and committees in order to network and build connections to foster student experiences and postsecondary readiness. Teams may include: Regional Planning Partnership, Economic Development committees, Iowa UEN Districts, student initiative teams, among others.
• Establish, oversee and maintain a system for districtwide Career Experiences to support the Work Based Learning Continuum.
• Partner with Transition Alliance Program (TAP) to support Coordinators in WBL framework, resources, and community connections.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements of Position:

(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.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

• Ability to routinely lift/carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person and/or on the telephone
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person and/or on the telephone
• Ability to operate computer, copy machine, telephone, and other office equipment with dexterity and in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere

Special Qualification Desired:

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Proficient in use of digital tools, including Microsoft Office and Google Drive; ability to quickly learn district software programs
• Effective communication skills, expertise in written and verbal communication, including correct grammar
• Proven expertise at taking the initiative to accomplish projects
• Demonstrated experience in community relations with business and school partners
• Previous experiences with grant management
• Experience in and/or knowledge of Career and Technical Education
• Use of reliable vehicle for travel between schools and in community
• Bachelors preferred