POSITION SUMMARY:

Pathways in Technology (Cyber Security) Administrator is responsible for operating the instructional program and providing educational guidance for the staff, students, and community. The P-TECH Administrator will work with appropriate central office staff, business partners and higher education partners to ensure program success. The P-TECH Administrator will also be responsible for advertising, recruiting, and educating parents, students and the community about the P-TECH model.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Education or Instructional technology;
• Master’s Degree
• Valid Texas teacher certification
• Valid Texas Principal certification (Preferred)
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record; must meet and maintain liability
• coverage eligibility
• Candidates must have a satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.
• Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience working and organizing high school Project-Based Learning environments.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Demonstrated mastery of relevant technological capacities (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Demonstrate organizational skills required for planning annual technology fairs, mini-grant
• programs, etc.
• Ability to teach technology skills and implement digital strategies to support instructional goals.
• Develop tutorials for teachers and students.
• Ability to assist teachers in developing and teaching integrated technology lessons.
• Ability to conduct professional development sessions.
• Provide individualized, teacher support.
• Implement and monitor technology initiatives. Utilize a variety of devices (Apple, Google) and
• mobile device management systems.
• Knowledge of hardware, software, policies, and procedures that support the school’s or district’s technology implementation plan.

Experience:

 

• Three (3) years of recent teaching and/or administrative experience in a K-12 school setting preferred .
• Experience with online professional development modules that incorporate video, audio and
• text
• Experience with multiple operating systems and platforms
• Experience creating, managing, and implementing Learning Management Systems
• Experience providing support to beginning technology users

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not
be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may
be assigned or skills that may be required.)

Develop and implement an innovative workplace learning curriculum:
1 . Serve the role of Industry/Partner Liaison and P-TECH campus administrator to create
project-based learning opportunities and workplace experiences that address workplace
competencies and technical skills
2. Work with the Industry Liaison and Advisory Board to develop an industry-validated
assessment tool for workplace competencies and technical skills.

Manage mentoring program at the P-TECH Academy:
1. Develop online mentoring projects to successfully support the eventual transition of a
District/Industry Liaison.
2. Survey existing resources and implement best practices.
3. Work with teachers to tailor assignments to student needs and workplace learning
curriculum.
4. Train students and teachers in an online platform and program expectations relevant to the
industry.
5. Monitor student participation in the program and provide connections/supports for
struggling P-TECH students.
6. Work with the Employer and Advisory Board to plan program-related events.
7. Serve as the primary point of contact for teachers and students.

Work with the District and Advisory board to coordinate on-site workplace learning
experiences:
1. Determine learning objectives for each visit.
2. Plan the agenda with the hosting organization.
3. Coordinate school logistics and scheduling.
4. Recruit volunteers and chaperones.
5. Create pre- and post-workplace activities for students and teachers.

Create professional development opportunities for the P-TECH campus staff:
1 . Facilitate (bi-) weekly workplace learning meetings with teachers.
2. Conduct weekly classroom observations.
3. Lead monthly professional development sessions for the entire campus staff.

Work with the District and Advisory Board to coordinate internships:
1. As the Industry/Partner liaison, collaborate with others to determine learning goals,
projects, and identify students for individual placements.
2. Develop comprehensive evaluation for students and worksite liaisons.
3. Conduct regular check-ins with students, teachers, and liaisons.
4. Serve as the primary point of contact for school staff and liaisons.
5. Coordinate scheduling and transportation.

Qualities of an Effective Director:
1. Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity, a collaborative leadership style and high
ethical standards.
2. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and campus policies affecting daily
attendance, punctuality and confidentiality.
3. Comply with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics.
4. Willing to work flexible hours.

 

Salary Information:

Status: Exempt

Paygrade: AP05

Days/Months: 207/11

Terms: At-will